I wonder what percent of the top 10% of NYS students use this program? I’ll bet many just don’t want to deal with the hassle. I would love to see the data on how many students fulfill the program (4 years of school and 5 years of work in NY). I’ll bet the percent is minuscule. It’s supposed to be an incentive, not a hassle.
The whole point of the program is to get top STEM students to stay and work in New York. If the state makes it too cumbersome and difficult and is looking for ways to “boot” you, why would anyone want to deal with it?
I hope it works out for you @STEMconcern