We look forward to having you be a part of the Active Minds SUNY Empire Chapter! 

Thank you for applying! We appreciate your time and will review your application shortly. Please note that positions are limited and we are unable to offer everyone who applies a position. 

Please take note of the position responsibilities and expectations as outlined below.

All Empire Peer Educators are required to:

• Complete NASPA Certified Peer Education Training (this training is free, virtual, and will be provided to all those hired) 
• Complete Mental Health First Aid training (this training is free, virtual, and will be provided to all those hired)
• Complete University resource guide training (this training is free, virtual, and will be provided to all those hired)
• Attend weekly 1 on 1 supervision and monthly group supervision 
• Submit a monthly SUNY Empire Connects post related to their assigned Wellness Pillar 
• Host 1 event each term related to their assigned Wellness Pillar
• Hold office hours for 1 on 1 student wellness coaching
• Serve on the Health and Wellness Conference Planning Committee
• Participate in an end of term evaluation 
• Other tasks as assigned 

We appreciate you taking the time to complete this short survey. Your feedback will help us improve and expand our resources. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose any personally identifiable information in the collection or sharing of data. 

Please click submit and log in with your SUNY Empire credentials to complete the form. 

You have been given this form because your request cannot be processed through the Chromebook Program Application. Instead, it must be handled manually. Please complete the form in full. Once completed, a staff member will contact you to confirm your Chromebook request has been processed. 

For more information about the Chromebook pilot program, please review the Chromebook pilot program FAQ page linked here. If you have additional questions, you can reach out to basicneeds@sunyempire.edu at any time. 

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.

WAIT! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Emergency Grant applications at this time as all funds for this fiscal year have been distributed to students. Please feel free to use the same link to apply for an Emergency Grant after July 1, if you still require assistance and are enrolled at that time. 

***Please note, if you continue to the application form, it will not be considered. 

SUNY Empire cannot guarantee funding to all students who apply as we have limited availability of funds. 

Empire State University understands that many students face non-academic challenges during their time at the University. The Virtual Food Pantry at Empire State University provides a once per term, per household, immediate food supply to students during times of financial crisis, and works to establish connections with local food pantries for students to receive ongoing assistance. 

Application Instructions:  

To qualify for food assistance, you must complete the following form, live in the United States, and be a current term enrolled Empire student. You will be prompted to upload documentation demonstrating recent life changes impacting your financial circumstances, which can assist your application but is optional to include. If you are approved for a one-time, immediate food supply, a staff member will reach out to you to provide more information about how to put together your order.  

Additional Resources:  

All students are encouraged to explore Empire State University's Single Stop Resource Finder tool. When you visit that site, you will be able to enter your zip code and locate and connect with services in your immediate community. Single Stop also offers a screening tool to determine if you are eligible for local, state, and federal resources (ex: SNAP). To use the screening too, visit the Single Stop homepage and click the green “Let’s Get Started!” button. 

You can also find a Food Bank near you for additional food assistance.