Money management

The Financial Aid Office assists prospective students, current students, and their families in obtaining the necessary financial resources to attend SUNY Brockport. This includes the financial advisement of students and their families, student consumer information, processing and facilitating the financial aid application and providing sound strategies in budgeting, alternative aid sources and debt management both during and after college. The ultimate goal for the Financial Aid Office is to minimize the financial concerns of our students so that they may concentrate on and maximize their opportunities for success.

The Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities supports the College's mission by developing safe, inclusive and vibrant communities that value academic excellence and enhance student development. Through collaboration and unique relationships with students, our staff provides an appropriate balance of challenge and support, community development and a purposeful residential curriculum with holistic student education at its core.

The Counseling Center is part of the Hazen Center for Integrated Care and offers individual and group therapy, outreach and consultation services, and referral services to help coordinate your mental health care.

The Counseling Center is a confidential reporting option for students that choose to report an incident of sexual assault, relationship abuse, domestic violence and stalking and for students reaching out for help to begin the healing process.

Counseling Center hours:
Fall & Spring semesters
Monday–Friday, 8 am – 4:45 pm

During Breaks
Monday–Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

Same-day urgent counseling sessions are generally available for all students. These urgent meeting times are in the morning during open access (walk-in) hours, between 8 and 11 am, Monday -Friday.

When the Counseling Center is Closed and there is an emergency:
If you're on campus: Call University Police at (585) 395-2222
If you're off campus: Call 911 or LifeLine 24 hours/day at (585) 275-5151 or 1-800-310-1160

For other 24/7 assistance, text "GOT5U" to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line or call (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Career Services is here to assist you from your first day as a Golden Eagle to your years as an alumn. Career Services can help you explore majors and careers with a variety of career assessments and online resources. The more you know about yourself and your skillset, the more prepared you will be to launch yourself into a career path that is right for you. Preparing for a career requires the development and enhancement of a variety of skills. Learn how to write résumés and cover letters, prepare for an interview, and dress professionally. Looking for a job on campus, Career Services manages student employment and assists students in finding jobs — checkout job and internship opportunities on their Handshake platform.

The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) provides support for successful integration into college and will assist with coordination of all available services, and promote a positive cohesion between Veterans and the entire learning community. A VITAL representative is on campus in the Academic Success Center at least one day a week. Visit the Academic Success Center, Brown Building for more information.

The Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund provides temporary financial assistance for immediate and current emergency situations. Emergency situations involve circumstances which are beyond the student’s control, such as a death in the family, accident, loss of property, loss of income, or unanticipated educational expenses. Students must have exhausted all other sources of funding. Funding is limited to a one-time/semester grant not to exceed $1,000. Average grants range from $200 to $500 and the funds do not have to be paid back by the recipient.

Scholarships from the Brockport Foundation recognize students for their academic excellence, co-curricular activities, and professional promise. The nearly 350 donor-created scholarships from the Brockport Foundation recognize and support students for their academic excellence, co-curricular activities, and professional promise. Annually, the Brockport Foundation awards more than $600,000 in student academic support scholarships. Check out the Scholarship Website to learn how to apply for the many scholarships available to students.