Admissions
TRUE OR FALSE
The Office of Admissions is responsible for changing all student "Change of Major (emphasis') applications?
FALSE
The office of admissions changes curriculum for restricted programs. A student requesting to change to an unrestricted program may do so in the Registrar's Office.
True or False
Once a student files their FAFSA and TAP applications, there is no other action needed.
False! In some cases students are required to submit additional documentation before a financial aid package can be awarded. This documentation could range from proof of citizenship status to tax transcripts to verify the income reported on the FAFSA. Students are notified about these outstanding requirements, along with instructions via the MySCCC portal, they will receive an email and also a hard copy letter to the home address. However, the emails and letters are generated at specific points in time (typically monthly). Therefore, it’s best for students to be checking their portal often to see if anything popped after they filed the FAFSA. Once a student submits the requested documents, it can take up to 2 weeks before an aid package is created for the student.
TRUE OR FALSE
SCCC has a vocational rehab. counselor on campus available for Veterans?
TRUE
A Grant funded position was created for a Vocational Rehab counselor for the VRC's. He will rotate across the three campuses.
VetSuccess on Campus/ VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor- Christopher Holder- 631-451-4400 Extension 5595, Christopher.holder@va.gov
How many different ways can students have their username and password re-set?
(Hint - more than one way!)
THREE!!
Students can try to re-set their own password if they can answer the security questions they chose when setting up the account originally. That link can be found in the login box in MySCCC, click on “Having problems logging in?”. OR:
Students may fax or e-mail a signed “Password Reset Request” form along with a copy of your Driver’s License or passport for signature verification. The fax number and e-mail addresses to all three campus Registrar Offices are included on the request form. This form can also be found through “Having problems logging in” as stated above or on the home page: click on Current Students, then Registrar (the link is located under “Additional Information” under the center photo).
In-person at the Registrar/Counseling Center with SCCC ID card.
True or False
Campus Activities oversees New Student Orientation.
True! In addition to the in-person orientation, students can now participate in an online version. The virtual orientation can be accessed from the SCCC homepage under Experience Student Life.
How does a student apply and what is documentation is needed?
Submit application (in person, mail or online),
high school transcript, and/or college transcript (if applicable).
Immunization records are required prior to registration.
True or False
Any student who completes the FAFSA is eligible to receive financial aid.
True (for the most part). Students need to meet basic eligibility requirements (i.e. possess an eligible citizenship status, be meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements, be a matriculated student, etc.) to qualify for aid. The FAFSA is an income based application that looks back two years. Lower income families may qualify for grant assistance, but everyone can have a federal student loan. How can loans be considered financial aid, they have to be paid back?!?! The federal loans are low interest and government guaranteed, meaning there are no co-signer or credit checks. A bank won’t give an 18 year old with no credit history a loan, but the federal government will! Plus, there are a variety of repayment structures available for students. Students need to apply every year to determine what they will qualify for.
TRUE OR FALSE
Only Veterans are eligible for Priority registration
FALSE
Veterans and Military connected students are eligible for Priority Registration every semester
TRUE OR FALSE
The only way for a student to get a copy of their OFFICIAL transcript is through the cashier's office?
FALSE
Official: Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) has appointed Credentials Inc. as the designated agent for processing and sending official electronic transcripts on behalf of Suffolk County Community College. The PDF transcript that is produced using this service contains the identical information as the printed transcript and can be certified as unaltered by uploading the file to the company’s website that is provided during the delivery process. Credentials Inc. has been granted the authority to deliver all such electronic transcript requests on behalf of Suffolk County Community College and respond to any inquiries regarding the transactions. For the most expedient service, order your SCCC transcript online through Credentials Inc. Transcripts Plus. Note: Transcripts will not be released if you have any outstanding financial obligations to the college or if any restrictive holds have been placed on your student records. To Order Official Transcripts Online go to Quick Links from the SCCC homepage and select Request Transcript. Click on the TranscriptsPlus icon to enter your order. If you prefer to call Credentials to place your order, you may call Credentials Inc. at (847) 716-3005 to place your transcript request. There is an additional operator surcharge for placing orders over the telephone. For questions, you may contact the Central Records Office at (631) 451-4011 or central_records@sunysuffolk.edu. You may also use that link to check the status of your order. You will need your transcript request order number (the link will direct you to Credentials Inc. to the Transcript order Follow-up Screen): Credentials Self-ServicePlus™ Order Sign-In.
Students may also make a request in-person at any campus Cashier’s Office or by mailing in with a copy of Driver’s License or passport and a check made out to Suffolk County Community College for $15 per transcript. They can also be picked up at Central Records Office in the Annex at the Selden Campus, but payment must be made at the Campus Cashier first and the receipt must be presented when picking up the transcript.
Name three benefits to students that get involved in Student Life?
Students an take advantage of numerous leadership opportunities through Campus Activities including
Make new friends through student clubs & organizations
Ability to be involved in campus leadership opportunities
Receive support for attendance at regional and national conferences!
What types of diplomas are accepted for Admission to the college?
Which are not accepted?
Accepted: Regents, local, standard (usually out of state hs),
GED/TASC or hs equivalency (issued through NY State Ed Dept.)
Home schooled with letter from Superintendent citing regulations.
Not Accepted: home schooled no letter from Superintendent, online hs program, CDOS (Career Development and Occupational Studies/IEP diploma).
Do you have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?
No, part-time students can be eligible for aid, but it depends on the specific type of aid program. The NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) requires students be enrolled in at least 12 credits each semester. Part-time students may qualify for part-time TAP, but they should apply for Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS). Students who qualify for the Pell Grant may receive the award on a part-time basis (awards are prorated based on number of credits enrolled for and EFC). Students who are looking to borrow federal loans must be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Financial Aid always looks at credits towards degree. If a student enrolls for 15 credits, but only 9 count in their degree, they will only receive aid they qualify for at 9 credits. Courses that are considered pre-requisites, but are not part of the student’s degree program, are not aid eligible courses. If a student is has an approved course substitution, they must submit a copy of the approval to FA in order for it to count in their FA load.
Where are the VRC's located on each campus?
How does a student file a non-degree application?
Non-Degree Applications can be found under the “QUICK LINKS” menu on the college home page. Steps 1 and 2 must be completed by everyone; step 3 is only applicable if the course or courses they wish to register for require a prerequisite.
A link to the printable form may be found on this page as well which may be filed in-person at any Campus Registrar’s Office.
True or False
SCCC Alumni are welcome to attend all career events and receive career-related services after they graduate at a discounted rate.
False! SCCC Alumni are able to attend career events and receive career-related services after they graduate at no cost.
TRUE OR FALSE
To qualify for resident tuition, a student must have legal residency of one year in New York and six months in Suffolk County.
The legal residency of un-married students under the age of 25 is that of their parents.
FALSE
The legal residency of un-married students under the age of 21 is that of their parents
True or False
When a student drops or withdraws from courses, they are still liable for tuition, therefore their financial aid will not change.
False! Any aid recipient who intends to change their enrollment once courses start should go to the Financial Aid Office to discuss how that change will effect financial aid. It's important to remember that tuition liability and financial aid eligibility are two separate things! Each semester there is a tuition liability schedule. Beginning with the first week of classes, student will receive a percentage tuition refund (100% liable for fees) starting with 75% through the third week of classes and receive 25% tuition refund. As of the fourth week, students are liable for 100% of tuition and fees. When it comes to financial aid eligibility, students earn a different percentage of their financial aid each day as the semester goes on. For some aid programs, eligibility is based on their schedule as of the first day of the term. For other aid programs, eligibility is determined by their credit load at the end of the drop period. If a student withdraws entirely from the semester, a calculation is used to determine how much of the aid they received are they allowed to keep. There is also a difference between dropping courses in the first 3 weeks (courses with DC) vs. courses with W’s as to how it will affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress.
What students does the VRC serve?
The VRC serves all military-connected students: Veterans, Actively serving military members (National Guard, Reservists, Active Duty), dependents, spouses, and military families
TRUE OR FALSE
A student can drop a class by phone if they do not have holds.
FALSE
Registrar does not process registration over the phone. If the student does not have any holds he/she can process the drop online. If the student has a hold it must be done in-person.
A signature is not required until the mid-point of the course. Students will complete a Withdrawal form and bring it to the professor for signature once the mid-point has been reached. If the professor signs the form, the student will bring it to Registrar for processing.
True or False
SCCC offers cooperative education courses where students receive support in securing internships in their field and earn academic credit.
True! Students who enroll in cooperative education courses (BUS150, CRJ215, CST288, HUM130, or LAW213) receive individualized support from Career Services to secure an internship in their field and earn academic credit. In some cases, students who intern with a not-for-profit agency may be paid through Federal Work Study in addition to receiving academic credit.
TRUE OR FALSE
A student that has been academically dismissed may be re-admitted & re-instated by Admissions if there has been a gap in enrollment of two or more years?
FALSE
Any student that has been academically dismissed must go the Dean of Academic Affairs for a re-instatement hearing regardless of gap in enrollment. The AA Dean's Office provides specific dates/times for re-instatement hearings.
True or False
When a student is not meeting academic progress requirement and is blocked, they may be able to regain their eligibility either by doing well or having an appeal approved.
More true than false! There are different progress requirements for federal and state aid programs. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is evaluated at the end of each term. If a student is not meeting those requirements, a block is placed on their file for the semester. If a student had extenuating circumstances, they can submit an appeal to the Financial Aid Office. If the appeal is not approved, depending on the reason they are not meeting SAP, by doing well, they may be able to regain eligibility on their own. The components of federal SAP include earning 67% of the credits attempted and maintain a certain cumulative GPA. Students will also be blocked once they have attempted 96 credits. When blocked for reaching the maximum credits attempted, student can receive federal aid if an appeal is approved. State aid is a little different and the requirements are based on how many payments the student has received.
Name five services offered by the VRC
1. G.I. Bill Benefit advisement / certification
2. Military Tuition Assistance advisement/ approvals 3. Veteran Tuition award advisement
4. Referrals to Veteran community / on campus resources
5. Help requesting military transcripts
TRUE OR FALSE
A student can assign a person to transact / register/drop a class on their behalf?
TRUE
The student would have to give their designee a letter stating specifically what they are giving that person permission to do on their behalf (i.e. adding/dropping/registering for classes and must include specific course information) and sign the letter which must be accompanied by a photo copy of their Driver’s License for signature verification.
The designee should also be named in the letter and provide photo ID for themselves
True or False
Career Services can assist students with creating and revising resumes and cover letters, but they do not help students with career goals.
False! The ONET Interest Profiler (within Purple Briefcase) and STRONG Interest Inventory are two resources Career Services provides that assess students' interests, skills, and values to help students determine future career goals. Students can also make individual appointments with Career Services professionals to help identify their passion, choose their major, research different career paths, and discover occupations and industry information.