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Student Codes and College Policies
5. Note that being granted a Medical Leave during a semester does not mean that a student’s grades
or financial aid will not be negatively impacted, nor does it mean that the student will be entitled to a
tuition refund. Accordingly, students should be aware that existing policies will be followed in making
these determinations. Whenever possible, students are strongly encouraged to determine the
consequences of withdrawing during a semester before requesting a Medical Leave.
Medical Suspension
Suffolk County Community College strives to promote the health and safety of all members of the college
community by providing services in the areas of student health, counseling, and public safety and by
enforcing student conduct regulations. In accordance with law, and in order to ensure that the institution and
its members may carry out their proper activities without substantial interference or danger of physical harm,
the College has implemented its policy and procedures for the medical suspension of students.
A student may be subject to medical suspension if it is determined that the student is suffering from a
physical, emotional, or psychological condition, and, as a result of this condition, engages, threatens to
engage, or may engage in behavior that:
1. reasonably poses a danger or threat of causing physical harm to others; and/or
2. substantially impedes the lawful activities of other members of the campus community, or the
educational processes, activities or functions of the College or its personnel.
The complete Medical Suspension Policy is available on the College Web site at
Refund Policy
All tuition and fee charges are the responsibility of the student. If there are changes to students’ schedules,
financial aid awards or third party support after paying the bill, a refund check or a bill will be mailed.
The College processes all refunds by check, regardless of how bills were paid. Refunds are issued after
the refund period ends. If a student’s account changes and they owe the College additional money, they will
be billed.
When a student officially drops a class during the Drop/Refund period, the charge for tuition and fees
will be adjusted according to College and SUNY policy. This may or may not result in a refund. Students can
officially drop online at or in person at a campus Registrar’s Office. Please consult the
hours of operation of the Registrar’s Office and MySCCC to complete your transaction. Non-attendance in a
course, verbal communication with College offices or instructors, stopping payment on a check or disputing
a credit card are NOT official ways to drop classes. Students cannot drop a class or receive a refund after
the applicable refund period ends.
Refunds reduce charges on the account and are not based on what was paid. They are calculated from
the start date of the session, not the start date of the classes that a student is registered for. Certain fees
are not refundable. Visit the College home page at for more information. After officially
dropping a class(es), the charges on the student account are re-calculated and the College either refunds or
bills the student for the applicable amounts.
If you have questions, please visit or call the offices below.
Office to Call Ammerman Campus Eastern Campus Michael J. Grant Campus
Registrar (631) 451-4004 (631) 548-2502 (631) 851-6780
Financial Aid (631) 451-4072 (631) 548-2525 (631) 851-6712
Cashier (631) 451-4086 (631) 548-2545 (631) 851-6730