Based on NYSED mandated criteria, eligible applicants will:

• be a middle or high school student in grades 7-12 submit a completed application (each and/or every semester) with the most updated reportcard or a transcript.
• have a minimum 70 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
• be a resident of New York State at least 12 months (2 semesters)
• identify as African American, Latino, Native American Indians or Alaskan Natives, OR meets state-determined economic criteria below:

A student is considered economically disadvantaged if the: Students household income is less than or equal to the income levels indicated below.

New York State Opportunity Programs Income Eligibility Criteria 2017-2018

Persons in Family/Household	2018-2019
1	$22,311
2	$30,044
3	$37,777
4	$45,510
5	$53,243
6	$60,976
7	$68,709
8	$76,442

Add $7,733 for each family member in excess of 8*

Required Registration Documents

1.Bridging the Gap (BTG) Application Form

2.Parent Consent Form

3.Most recent Transcript or/and Reportcard

4.Release and Waiver Liability Form