Alfred State College Launches Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program: Opportunities for Local Student Veterans

John B. King, Jr., the Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), recently launched the Veterans Enrollment and Support Internship Program at Alfred State College. Initiated last November, the program funds paid internships for SUNY student veterans at 23 SUNY institutions. Chancellor King visited Alfred State to learn more about the veterans' campus experience.

The intern at Alfred State will focus on recruitment and veteran engagement, highlighting the benefits of the college's practical learning programs. Alfred State College, a military-friendly gold level school, has a Veterans Advisory Committee to help veterans with admissions and financial aid. The college also has a Veterans Lounge and recognizes student veterans' academic achievements through the SALUTE honor society.

Chancellor King acknowledged the leadership, strength, and dedication of the military-connected students. He noted the diverse life experiences veterans bring to SUNY campuses, enhancing the campus communities. He expressed support for the Veterans Enrollment and Support Interns, who can improve support for military-connected families and attract more students to earn their degrees.

Steven A. Mauro, the President of Alfred State College, agreed with these sentiments. He said the intern would bring valuable insight to the enrollment team, answering many of the veterans' questions based on their own experiences. He expressed pride in the student veterans and stated that Alfred State is well-equipped to recruit, educate, and graduate veterans.

The 23 SUNY campuses involved in the program are hiring student interns for the Fall 2024 semester. Each student veteran will intern with the admissions or enrollment management office on their campus, working with the campus veteran and military services coordinator. This initiative aligns with SUNY's commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion, following the SUNY Board of Trustees' September 2023 directive to focus more on veterans. SUNY, which turned 75 in 2023, educates over 6,000 military-connected students annually and offers free applications to up to seven SUNY campuses for veterans, military personnel, and their families.

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