SUNY Oneonta is committed to making internship experiences available to all students. Through generous donations, SUNY Oneonta Students are eligible to apply for funding for internship-related expenses including transportation, living expenses, technology, and more!
Please review application instructions for the appropriate term before submitting the electronic form.
All applicants must be pursuing an internship for academic credit.
Key Dates
Please review the dates below before submitting your internship funding application.
| INTERNSHIP TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 5, 2026 | February 1, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
June 7, 2026 |
| INTERNSHIP TERM | APPLICATION OPENS | APPLICATION DEADLINE | Internship needs to be confirmed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | May 2, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | September 14, 2025* |
| Spring 2026 | October 13, 2025 | November 16, 2025 | February 1, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | March 16, 2026 | April 12, 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
*Note: Students who received pre-approved funding must have an approved internship by this deadline.
Note: This application is separate from your application to gain credit for an internship. Funding up to $3,000 will be awarded.
Pre-approved funding is available so you can feel confident in applying for internships that have additional costs. For example, if you would like to apply to internships in a certain region that requires transportation costs, a pre-approval for train fare can alleviate limitations on your internship search.
Important: If you receive pre-approved funding, you must have an approved internship by the deadline listed in your award letter. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of awarded funding.
Funding can be applied for the following expenses:
Expense |
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Transportation |
Transportation includes gas, train fare, bus fare, etc. For gas expenses, please include estimates based on distance traveled, your car's miles per gallon, and current gas prices per gallon. For example: "I will travel a total of 300 miles during my internship (10 miles each way--20 miles/trip-and I will visit my internship site 15 times. My car gets 25 miles/gallon, so I will use 12 total gallons of gas during my internship. Gas is currently $3.89/gallon. The total estimate of my gas expenses is $46.68." |
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Clothing |
Certain positions may have a dress code or required safety materials. Please include a specific estimate for clothing, based on an internet or brick-and-mortar quote. For example: "I need to wear a blazer and a white shirt while at my internship. Based on an internet search, blazers cost $34.99 at TJ Maxx. White button-down shirts cost $24.99. I would like to purchase three of each, bringing my clothing estimate total to $104.97 (blazers) and $74.97 (shirts), or $179.94." |
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Lost Wages |
To be considered for lost wages you will need to provide a calculation of the lost amount based on your current position as well as what those wages cover. (Hourly rate at current position) x (Hours lost at position due to internship) = (Funding Recommendation) |
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Food |
This can include groceries, on-site lunches, etc. Be specific: How many lunches? What is the average cost of lunch? |
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Housing |
Be specific when including anticipated housing costs for the specified area. |
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Technology |
Include cost of the specific device, program, equipment, etc. Use a specific quote from an internet or brick-and-mortar search. |
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Other |
Additional supplies required for internship: be specific! |
Have Questions?
- Reach out to the Career Planning and Networking Center to book an appointment with a Career Counselor.
- Email internships@oneonta.edu for specific questions about internships.
- Stay connected with your Faculty Sponsor for requirements specific to your internship experience.