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Campus Services
potential to succeed at obtaining a college degree, but may need to receive tutoring services, academic,
career and personal counseling/advisement to persist to graduation. EOP accepts students who qualify
both academically and financially based on established New York State program guidelines. Graduates of
Suffolk County Community College’s Educational Opportunity Program will be eligible to apply as an EOP
transfer student to a four-year college provided they have been enrolled in EOP, College Discovery, HEOP
(Higher Education Opportunity Program), SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) or a
similar program.
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society-Delta Mu Chapter (XAE)
Chi Alpha Epsilon was organized at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 1990 in order to recognize
the high academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and universities through opportunity
programs. The Delta Mu Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon was chartered at Suffolk County Community College
in the fall of 2003 for students with consecutive averages above 3.0. Its motto is: “The tassel is worth the
hassle.”
Services are available in the following campus locations:
Ammerman Babylon Student Center, 20 Phone: (631) 451-4356
Eastern Peconic Building , 2nd floor Phone: (631) 548-3646
Michael J. Grant Nesconset Hall, 2 Phone: (631) 851-6510
Financial Aid
The primary goal of the Financial Aid Office is to provide students with full access to all available sources of
federal and state financial assistance in order to meet their educational costs while pursuing their studies.
These resources include the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG),
Federal Work-Study (FWS), William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, NYS Tuition Assistance Program
(TAP) and the NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) Program. All students must begin the application
process by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at . Our
knowledgeable staff is available for individual assistance regarding financial aid programs and eligibility and
also to assist with forms and electronic filing in the Financial Aid Computer Lab. Students can obtain further
information, download forms, and find links to federal and state programs at our Web site:
Services are available in the following campus locations:
Ammerman Ammerman Building - A16 Phone: (631) 451-4072
Eastern Peconic Building, 2nd floor Phone: (631) 548-2525
Michael J. Grant Caumsett Hall - Rm 30 Phone: (631) 851-6712
Health Services
Health Services utilizes a wellness model to provide programs and services aimed to insure optimal physical
and mental health for all students. Services offered to students include:
• Emergency first aid and referral for injuries
• Treatment and referral for acute illnesses
• Personal Health Counseling (R.N. and M.D.)
• Referrals to community agencies
• Blood pressure screening
• Health education programs
• Special parking requests