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Counseling services are available at the Health & Counseling Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m while the College is in session. Counselors are available by appointment for this free service. Appointments for counseling can be scheduled by calling our office at 315-279-5368, emailing [email protected], or stopping in.
Students are eligible for up to eight individual counseling sessions each semester. The college also offers group support options. For a free, personal self-assessment, visit http://www.ulifeline.org/keuka/. In the case of an emergency, see alternate care options at our website or call 911.
The College also offers a meditation room for private reflection (located in the Center for Spiritual Life), as well as a Mind Spa featuring our massage chair (located in the Health & Counseling Center).
The Health & Counseling Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday while the College is in session. Medical Practitioner visits are available by appointment by calling our office at (315) 279-5368, emailing [email protected], or stopping in. Students can be seen for the same types of illnesses that your regular primary care provider would see, such as, sore throats, urinary tract infections, sprains and strains, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal problems, allergy shots, and birth control issues.
Students should bring their health insurance card with them when they come in for their appointments. Students’ health insurance is billed for service through our collaborative healthcare partners, Finger Lakes Health. When the Center is closed, alternate care options can be found on our website. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
To report concerns about a student on campus, visit keuka.edu/life-at-kc/safety/reporting and select the appropriate form. We care about our students and use this information to help support them the best we can. We encourage individuals to complete a form for non-academic related concerns. This might include students in crisis (e.g., difficulties at home, financial stress, death of a family member, etc.), students with concerning behaviour (e.g., suicidal ideations, self-harm, depressive or aggressive behavior, etc.), or students who are injured, ill, or physically harmed.
Yes, first-year students are permitted to have cars on campus. See our parking regulations site for more information.
If you cannot find a parking space, do not make your own or park in a lot you are not authorized to park. Alternative options include:
- On-street parking available on Lake Avenue. This is public parking and you will not need a parking pass to use it.
- There is overflow parking available in Lot V or Lot P (Athletic Fields). Campus Safety may be contacted for a safe ride back to the main campus.
- Students are allowed to park in most non-student lots between 3 p.m. and 8 a.m. On weekends, there is open parking, with the exception of special events. Click here for special event parking.
For more information about parking, check out our Parking Plan and Parking FAQ's. If you have questions or issues, contact our Campus Safety office at (315) 694-0268.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is the application required for all federal aid. You can call 1-800-433-3243 for help with filling out your FAFSA.
The application for New York State aid (TAP) can be found at www.hesc.ny.gov. You can call 1-888-697-4372 for help with filling out your TAP application.
You can apply for financial aid even before you’ve been accepted to a college and are encouraged to file your FAFSA prior to the Fall semester. FAFSA forms for the 2024-25 academic year are expected to be available sometime in December. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for updates and to access FAFSA forms once they're available.
Yes. You must apply for financial aid every year. If your financial circumstances change, your financial aid offer could change. Your financial aid offer also depends on making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, such as earning a minimum number of credits and/or achieving a minimum GPA.
Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don’t qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need. The FAFSA form is free. You should apply to see what you can get.
No. You can apply for financial aid any time after Oct. 1, prior to the academic year you plan to attend. To actually receive funds, however, you must be admitted and enrolled at the university. FAFSA forms for the 2024-25 academic year are expected to be available sometime in December. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for updates and to access FAFSA forms once they're available.
The financial aid administrator at your college can help determine what you’re eligible for. There are, however, some basic guidelines for all applicants. They must:
- Demonstrate financial need; this means that your cost of education is greater than your family contribution.
- Be working toward a degree or certificate.
- Be enrolled in an eligible program.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a New York state resident for NY state aid (TAP).
- Have a valid Social Security number.
- Maintain academic progress once in college.
- Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
- Not be in default of federal student loans or state student loans for NY state financial aid (TAP).
Complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov and if you are a New York state resident, complete the TAP application at www.hesc.ny.gov.
Check to see if the church or community organization you or your parents belong to has an educational grant or scholarship program.
If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or the child of a veteran, you may be eligible for veterans’ educational benefits. Learn about your eligibility for these benefits at www.va.gov.
For those who wish to conduct your own scholarship searches, you may want to try the following free scholarship searches:
Note: The use of any scholarship search that charges a fee is not recommended.