2012/2013 Estimated Cost of AttendanceThese are estimated charges for a full-time student for the Fall and Spring semesters for a 9 month school year. The charges for room and board,transportation, and personal expenses are estimates, and they are not actual charges to the student. The Financial Aid Office uses these estimatedcosts of an average student as a basis for determining financial aid eligibility.Students Living With Parents/RelativesStudents in Off-Campus HousingTuition $3,384 $3,384Fees 361 361Books and Supplies 1,200 1,200Room and Board 3,150 8,015Transportation 1,500 1,500Personal Expenses 1,000 1,000Average Student Loan Origination Fee 22 22$10,617 $15,482• An additional $475 Music Laboratory fee is charged to students taking courses which include private music lessons.• Students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts and Assistant Chef programs should anticipate higher costsfor uniforms and supplies in their first year.• An additional Aviation fee is charged to students taking courses which include private instruction ranging from $6,700 to $8,400per semester.• Learn more about our fees on pages 18 and 19.The Financial Aid Office may use professional judgment to adjust these budgets based on the individual circumstances of the student.2011-2012 Summary of Financial Aid AwardsDuring 2011-2012, SCCC students received approximately $21,868,856 in financial assistance. The number of recipients is not unduplicated,since students may receive aid from more than one source:Estimated AmountsNumber of RecipientsFederal Pell Grants $9,556,722 2,882Student Loans 9,183,224 2,100Tuition Assistance Program 2,582,781 1,600Federal SupplementalEducational Opportunity Grants 84,676 199Educational Opportunity Program 28,103 92TRIO Program 32,050 58Federal Work-Study Program 80,000 59Aid for Part-Time Study 82,938 59Scholarships 238,362 205Total $21,868,85626
SUPPORT SERVICESStudent Affairs DivisionStudent Affairs Vision - The Student Affairs Division creates an unparalleledexperience where students embrace learning and diversityto become leaders in the service of the global community.Student Affairs Mission - The Student Affairs Division offers opportunitiesfor engagement, learning and discovery in a diverse environmentthat optimizes the college experience and prepares students toserve a global community.Student Affairs Values - As members of an inclusive community,value is on: excellence; leadership and service; knowledge; criticalthinking; respect for self and others; diversity; explorationand communication.Visit SCCC Student Affairs at:www.sunysccc.edu/student/student.htmThe Student Affairs Division provides a diversity of programs andservices focused on assisting SCCC students in successfully fulfillingtheir dreams and aspirations. Student Affairs fosters the principle thata student’s total educational experience embraces quality instructionshared with valuable opportunities that facilitate intellectual andpersonal growth, fulfillment, and a sense of community. DedicatedStudent Affairs staff advances institutional efforts to maintain a safe,positive, respectful and healthy community. The Student Affairs staffencourages students to explore the different aspects of student lifewhile building their own personal and remarkableSCCC experience.The Student Affairs Division is comprised of: Admissions, AcademicAdvisement and Counseling, ADA Transition Services, Athletics,Campus Life and Safety, Career and Employment Services, EducationalOpportunity Program and Multicultural Affairs, Financial Aid,Liberty Partnerships Programs, <strong>Schenectady</strong> Smart Scholars Early<strong>College</strong> High School, Student Activities, Student Government Association,SUNY Career and Counseling Center; Veterans Affairs and YOU!AdmissionsThe Admissions Office is a starting point for all new degree andcertificate-seeking students. The Office processes applications foradmission, accepts qualified applicants, and assists students in signingup for new student registration programs. Professional staff iscontinually traveling, visiting high schools, human serviceagencies, fairs, and festivals to promote SCCC, its quality programsand dynamic campus life.Academic Advisement and CounselingAcademic Advisement and Counseling offers career and personalcounseling, academic advising, special services and support to specialpopulations (such as part-time students, student-athletes, internationalstudents, 24 Credit Hour students, transfer students). Counselorsand advisors help students evaluate their educational plans, answerquestions about exploring major fields, provide general informationabout academic policies and procedures, and refer students to appropriateresources. Services are designed to assist students in achievingacademic and personal success through informed decision-makingand academic planning.Americans with Disability Act (ADA)Transition ServicesAmericans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Services provides avariety of resources and services for students with permanent and/ortemporary disabilities. Collaborative efforts ensure programs and opportunitiesare accessible. Those individuals who would benefit fromaccommodations due to their disabilities must meet with the ADATransition Coordinator. Accommodations are personalized for eachstudent. Some students, for example, may perform best if they takeexams in a distraction-reduced location. Others might benefit if educationallyrelevant information about their disability is communicatedto their instructors and others may require some form of assistanceduring a fire drill or other times of evacuation.AthleticsThe Athletics Office seeks to foster an environment that will providestudent athletes with the opportunity to develop their full potentialacademically, athletically and physically. Athletics strives to teachsuch lifelong skills such as discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship,self-control, cooperation, hard work, playing by the rules and respectfor authority through athletic competition and recreational activity.Intercollegiate athletics is open to all students meeting the eligibilityrequirements of the National Junior <strong>College</strong> of Athletics Association(NJCAA), the <strong>College</strong> and the Athletics Office. SCCC has varsityteams in basketball (men and women), baseball (men), bowling (menand women) and crew (women). All are invited to cheer on the SCCCRoyals at all events.Campus Life and SafetySCCC strives to advance a safe and intellectually challengingenvironment through the <strong>College</strong>’s Code of Conduct, academicintegrity, student rights and responsibilities, the Critical IncidentManagement Plan and policies and procedures.Career and Employment ServicesEducation alone does not guarantee employment. Employers seek tohire people who have invested time and energy in perfecting theirskills, achieving goals, and working successfully with others. Careerand Employment Services helps students navigate the world of workby establishing community partnerships that offer strategies to mastertalents, behaviors and knowledge. Internships, volunteer opportunities,seasonal work and professional associations are ways to furthergrowth as one becomes an expert in a chosen field of study.27
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