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Emergency Student Loans
Emergency Student Loan
The Emergency Student Loan Program is sponsored and funded by the Suffolk Community
College Foundation, Inc. The purpose of the program is to allow the College to provide
conveniently attainable short term loans to currently enrolled students for education
related expenses that are unanticipated or deemed necessary for enrollment continuation.
The responsibility for administering and managing the loan program is assigned to
the respective Campus Director of Financial Aid and the Campus Business Officer on
each campus.
You can reach the Financial Aid Offices at:
Ammerman Campus
faidammr@sunysuffolk.edu
Eastern Campus
faideast@sunysuffolk.edu
Michael J. Grant Campus
faidwest@sunysuffolk.edu
Career Services Jobs Database
Career Services Jobs Database lists current internships, work-study positions, part-time and full-time jobs. Earn money on-campus and off-campus.
College Food Pantries
Free food available through at:
ammrfoodpantry@sunysuffolk.edu
grantfoodpantry@sunysuffolk.edu
eastfoodpantry@sunysuffolk.edu
Laptop Loaners
The College has arranged to make a limited number of college laptops and Chromebooks available to students who do not have access to one. .
Mental Health Services
For students who may be experiencing psychological, emotional, social and/or behavioral issues or who want or need additional support during their time at Suffolk County Community College, we offer short term individual counseling, group counseling and mental health and wellness programming by licensed mental health professionals. For students who may need psychiatric or other specialized services, counselors can help coordinate referral to appropriate community providers. Students can visit the Mental Health and Wellness Services website for more information about our services, to make an appointment, or for other mental health and wellness related resources.
Student Grants and Scholarships
The Suffolk Community College Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars to Suffolk students each year. View these opportunities on our .
for currently enrolled students:
- (College Wide)
- (Veterans)
- (Eastern Campus)
Continuing Student Scholarships
The Academic Counseling and Writing Centers can provide assistance with review of
draft essays for scholarships, loans or grants.
Tuition Payment Plan
(Installment payments)
Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment
plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There's no
interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it's easy to
enroll!
Resources Available at Outside Organizations
Comprehensive Resources
Coronavirus/COVID Support
Housing Assistance
Emergency Services: (631) 854-9100
Riverhead Center
893 E. Main Street
Riverhead, New York 11901-2542
Telephone: (631) 852-3500
Fax: (631)852-3505
Coram Center
80 Middle Country Road
Coram, New York 11727
Telephone: (631) 854-2300
Fax (631) 854-2123
Smithtown Center
200 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Telephone: (631) 853-8714
Fax: (631) 853-8842
South West Center
2 South 2nd Street
Deer Park, New York 11729
Telephone: (631) 854-6600
Fax: (631) 854-6672
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing provides one-time financial assistance to
homeless individuals and at-risk homeowners in the Township of Islip. Eligible households
can receive assistance with rent arrears, security deposits, and first month’s rent.
631-647-3100 ext. 6230
Family Shelter provides emergency housing services to homeless families placed through
the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. The program accommodates homeless
families with a safe environment and the support needed to secure permanent housing.
647-3100 Ext. 6053
Suffolk Hope aims to reduce homelessness in our communities by providing economically
supported, permanent housing to Suffolk County residents who are currently homeless.
631-647-3100 ext. 6230
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program provides rental assistance to low-income
families through Federal funds administered by the New York State Homes & Community
Renewal (HCR).
Rental Assistance Department
631-471-1215 x184
rent@cdcli.org
The Long Island Continuum of Care is designated by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to oversee the regional strategy for ending homelessness. The Continuum
of Care envisions a community in which all members have access to safe, decent, and
appropriate housing options.
HEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income New Yorkers with the cost
of heating their homes. HEAP also offers an emergency benefit for households in a
heat or heat related energy emergency.
Project Warmth is an emergency assistance program administered by United Way of Long Island to help low-income families and individuals with energy emergencies. You may be eligible to receive a one-time grant to pay for heating costs.
Food Insecurity
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ()
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps persons with limited income
buy food.
| Request an Application be mailed to you: (631) 854-9935
Apply in Person:
SNAP-ED:
Distributes food through a network of member agencies located in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties, New York. Member agencies distribute food to individuals who need food assistance.
Domestic Abuse
(631) 853-8222
is available from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Helpline offers
information, referrals to resources for further help and emotional support. The Helpline
is bilingual. Calls can be anonymous and confidentiality is respected. Provides resources
and referrals to assist victims of domestic violence and to enhance services to victims
of sexual assault.
631-360-3606
Provides a variety of services that are critical to the wellbeing of survivors – from
a 24-hour Hopeline, to counseling programs, advocacy and legal assistance, Sexual
Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program, a housing program and a fully-stocked community
food pantry.
Comprehensive trauma-informed support services for child and adult victims of sexual
assault, victims of domestic violence, and all victims of violent crime.
631-626-3156 - 24 Hour Violent Crime/Hate Crime Hotline
631-332-9234 - 24 Hour Rape Crisis Hotline
Transportation Assistance
Suffolk County
511NY Rideshare is New York's home for transportation information and alternatives
to driving alone.
Unemployment Assistance
Suffolk County Department of Labor Local companies actively hiring.
New York State
New York State
Unemployment Insurance is temporary income:
- For eligible workers
- Who lose their jobs
- Through no fault of their own
- To collect benefits, you must be ready, willing, and able to work, and actively looking for work during each week in which you are claiming benefits.
To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, you must have worked and earned enough wages in covered employment. In New York State, employers pay contributions that fund Unemployment Insurance. It is not deducted from your paycheck. The Department of Labor decides if you qualify for benefits.