The Financial Aid Office at the Brentwood Campus of Long Island University issues the following awards.   There are three criteria students must meet to be considered for these awards:

• Student’s home campus must be Brentwood as reflected on the Application for Graduate Admission.
• Student’s major must be offered as a degree program at the Brentwood Campus.
• All classes must be taken at the Brentwood Campus each semester, unless special circumstances apply.  (See the Financial Aid Office for “acceptable circumstances”)

St. Joseph’s Grant

This grant is based on a conferred bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College (Patchogue or Brooklyn Campuses).  The grant is a one-third tuition discount that is valid for the duration of the student’s first master’s degree or advanced certificate at the Brentwood Campus.  There is no minimum GPA required.  The award is available during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.  Students must submit a one-page application to be reviewed for award eligibility.

Credit Bank Scholarship

This scholarship is a sliding-scale academic award based on a student’s final GPA from a previously received bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Bachelor’s Degree GPA Scale		Master’s Degree GPA Scale
3.00 – 3.19	2 free credits	3.50 – 3.69	2 free credits
3.20 – 3.39	4 free credits	3.70 – 3.79	4 free credits
3.40 – 3.59	6 free credits	3.80 – 3.89	6 free credits
3.60 – 4.00	8 free credits	3.90 – 4.00	8 free credits

Please note that these credits are issued at a rate of one for every three credits registered and are awarded at the rate of tuition each student is currently paying.  Students with tuition discounts will receive Credit Bank credits at the discounted tuition rate.  This is a one-time award for which students may not reapply.  The award is available during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.  Students must submit a one-page application to be reviewed for award eligibility.

Brentwood Graduate Scholarship

Students must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits to apply for this award.  This award is only valid for Fall & Spring terms.  Students must have an overall Long Island University master’s-level GPA of 3.2 or higher to maintain eligibility.  This award may not be received if students are currently receiving the Credit Bank Scholarship.  Maximum award per year is $500.00.  Students must submit a one-page application to be reviewed for this award.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships (GA) applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.  Students must be registered for a minimum of three (3) credits to apply for a GA position.  Three (3) letters of recommendation must be on file before students will be considered.  Although students are not required to file any financial aid forms, students must have applied to the University and be matriculated.  Most GA positions have the monetary equivalent of the cost of three (3) graduate credits, less tax.  All GA positions are considered taxable income by the government and are taxed accordingly.

Referral Credits

Call all your friends!  The Brentwood Campus will offer you one FREE CREDIT to any student currently registered in a degree or certificate-granting program at the Brentwood Campus for EACH new student you refer.  Once the referred student successfully completes at least one course at the Brentwood Campus, the Office of Financial Aid will issue you a Referral Credit Letter redeemable for one free credit at the Brentwood Campus.  This letter is valid for two years from the date of issue, and may be redeemed only by the person to whom the letter was issued.  Referral Credits may be redeemed at the rate of one free credit for each three credits of registration.  The students you refer must begin their studies at least one semester later than you, and no earlier than Fall 2006.  Referral Credits will only be issued if the referred students provide your first and last name on their Application for Admissions where prompted.  Referral credits requested after submission of admissions applications will not be granted.  Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for details.

Brentwood Campus Alumni Scholarship

A one-third tuition discount is offered to students who hold a Long Island University Degree or Advanced Certificate from the Brentwood Campus.  Candidates must be accepted to the Brentwood Campus or enroll in Library and Information Science at the Brentwood Campus.  This scholarship, which can be applied toward tuition for any course in any program offered at the Brentwood Campus, is available to matriculated as well as non-matriculated students.  This award is only applicable to courses taken at the Brentwood Campus of Long Island University.  Scholarship applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid and must be submitted prior to each semester of eligibility.  The award is available during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.  Students must submit a one-page application to be reviewed for award eligibility.  Please see the office of Financial Aid for further details.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Upon completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the State will generate a TAP application and it will be mailed to the student’s home address.  Graduate students are eligible for TAP if they meet the guidelines as set forth by New York State.  Graduate students taking twelve (12) credits or more in any one semester who did not use up all of their TAP eligibility on the undergraduate level are encouraged to apply.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits to be eligible for and receive a student loan.  Once all required financial aid forms are submitted to the Financial Aid Office, their maximum eligibility for subsidized and unsubsidized loans will be determined.  Students must complete an entrance counseling process and electronic master promissory note (EMPN) on the Web.  There are two types of loans for which students may be eligible.  A subsidized loan is a need-based loan, with the government paying the interest on this loan until repayment begins.  An unsubsidized loan is a non-need based loan, with students opting to pay or capitalize interest during school attendance, deferment or a one-time grace period.

All first-time borrowers are required to conduct an entrance interview with the Financial Aid Office.

NOTE:  All applications for scholarships described on this form can be obtained through the Office of Financial.  Students must file the appropriate application(s), and meet all deadlines to be considered for any award(s).