Applications are now being accepted from State University of New York students for the Empire State Summer Service Corps Program.

One-hundred-and-fifty paid civic and service internships will run from May through August 2025. SUNY students are encouraged to apply on the SUNY website between now and March 20.

During its first application cycle, almost 2,000 SUNY students submitted applications for 500 spots across 45 SUNY colleges and universities during the 2024-25 academic year.

AmeriCorps funding will make it possible to expand the program to serve 150 students this summer.

Community-based organizations and local school districts interested in hosting Empire State Summer Service Corps members may submit their information at this link here.

Internships will be offered in the following fields:

— K-12 Tutoring: Students will partner with local school districts for regular tutoring sessions to support recovery from pandemic-era interrupted learning;

— SNAP and basic need outreach: Students will support Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program outreach on campus, as well as provide basic needs support, including shifts at the campus food pantry;

— Peer Mental Health: On select campuses, students will be trained to serve as peer mental health counselors;

— Sustainability: Students will serve in campus roles and with local nonprofits and State agencies on sustainability work, such as recycling campaigns, tree planting, pollinator gardens, and sustainability outreach;

— Anti-Hate and Bias Prevention: Students will serve with local nonprofits focused on ending hate and bias in the community; and

— FAFSA Completion: Students will serve local communities, through visits to local high schools and work on-campus, to support students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid so they can access financial aid.