Career Search and Internship Supports
SUNY Empire is pleased to announce one-time stipends to support qualified students enrolled in credit-bearing internships related to their career goals. Available funds support internship-related transportation, professional/business clothing, and childcare. To apply, students must be enrolled in a credit-bearing internship of at least 160 hours per term, approximately one day per week for 15 weeks.
Professional Attire Stipend:
A $250 grant to purchase professional and business attire from Amazon for your internship or anticipated job search.
Eligibility for Professional Attire Stipend:
- Current enrollment as Empire State University student
- Demonstrated financial need
- Students are not eligible post-graduation
- This grant does not require participation in an internship
Travel Stipend:
Students participating in an in-person, credit-bearing internship can apply for a one-time travel grant of $250 to support their commute.
Eligibility for Travel Stipend:
- Approved participation in an in-person, credit-bearing internship*
- Current enrollment as Empire State University student
- Demonstrated financial need
- Students are not eligible post-graduation
Childcare Stipend:
For students participating in a credit-bearing internship, we can offer a one-time grant for the semester to offset childcare costs.
- $500 for the first dependent
- $250 for each additional dependent
Eligibility for Childcare Stipend:
- Approved participation in a for-credit internship*
- Current enrollment as Empire State University student
- Demonstrated financial need
- Students are not eligible post-graduation
*Students must already be selected for an internship, and have their internship approved through their academic department in order to be eligible for stipends.
Application Instructions:
To qualify for internship supports, you must complete the following form. Please be prepared to upload documentation to demonstrate enrollment in childcare and/or financial need.
If you are approved for a one-time, internship support stipend, you will receive further documentation from Career Services.