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General Information

Subject to availability of funds, Southampton Graduate Campus endeavors to supplement students' personal resources so that any student capable of profiting from a Southampton Graduate Campus education may do so. Awards are made to full-time and part-time degree students in the form of academic scholarships, study grants, other grants, work opportunities, and loans.

Applications for financial assistance are considered separately from, and as soon as possible after, the decision on acceptance for admission.

Students who are financially dependent on their parents, as well as students who are considered self-supporting, must complete the College Financial Aid Form and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submission of the FAFSA and the Southampton Graduate Campus Application for Financial Aid represents the standard application procedure for most financial aid programs.

Normally, notification of awards will be sent to applicants as soon as possible after the admissions decision is made, provided all required financial aid applications and forms have been submitted. The applicant will then be required to reply to any offer of assistance within one month after notification. Applicants for any type of financial aid who are residents of New York State are required to apply for benefits under the Tuition Assistance program (see below under "State Assistance").

Certain limited types and amounts of financial aid are available during the Summer Sessions. Details may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

NOTE: All applications for scholarships described here can be obtained through the Admissions office or Financial Aid office. You must file the appropriate application(s) to be considered for any award(s).

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Southampton Graduate Campus Financial Assistance Programs

Southampton Graduate Campus Scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on the basis of the student's record of scholastic achievement, evidence of academic potential, and, in most cases, financial need. Southampton financial aid is available only to matriculated students and may be awarded until the requirements for the first undergraduate degree are completed. Application for renewal of all types of Southampton financial aid must be filed each year with the Financial Aid Office not later than June 1st for the following academic year. Students placed on academic probation may be ineligible for college assistance.

To be considered for a Southampton Graduate Campus "academic scholarship", all that is required is a completed application for admission and official transcripts of secondary school and/or college work. Eligible students are identified in the admissions process and notified of their award in the letter of acceptance.

The total amount awarded to a particular student in merit-based scholarships shall not exceed the full amount of tuition and fees. This applies to academic, as well as, performance-based awards.

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Southampton Graduate Campus Undergraduate Scholarships: When to Apply

December (for enrollment in September).
Pick up the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the high school guidance office or any college financial aid office for parents' review and completion. Include Southampton Graduate Campus' FAFSA code (002755).
January-March 15
Submit the FAFSA in the envelope provided to the federal processor for processing and forwarding to your colleges.
March
Southampton Graduate Campus mails financial aid packages on a rolling basis to all aid applicants accepted for new enrollment.
May
Students must notify Southampton in writing of their acceptance or rejection of the financial aid package within the required response time.
May-August
Southampton mails financial aid packages to upperclassmen. Students must notify Southampton in writing of their acceptance or rejection of the financial aid package within the required response time.

Southampton Graduate Campus Scholarships

Provost Scholarship Awards
The Provost Scholarship is open to entering freshmen, with a cumulative high school average of 92 or above and combined SAT score of 1135 or above (or a composite ACT score of 31 or above) and transfers who have successfully completed at least 30 credits and have maintained a 370 cumulative GPA or higher.

Academic Excellence Awards
Entering freshmen with a cumulative high school average of 85 or above and combined SAT score of 1030 or above (or a composite ACT score of 22 or above) and transfers who have successfully completed at least 30 credits and have maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher will be considered for academic scholarship that ranges from $5,000 up to $10,000. This scholarship is renewable annually as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at Southampton Graduate Campus. .

Art Scholarship
A limited number of art scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 per year are awarded to freshmen and transfers on the basis of a portfolio review. These scholarships are renewable annually as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at Southampton Graduate Campus and remains an Art Major. The portfolio review days are traditionally scheduled four times a year beginning in November. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.

Writing Scholarship
A limited number of writing scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 per year are awarded to freshmen and transfers on the basis of a portfolio review. These scholarships are renewable annually as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at Southampton Graduate Campus and remains a Writing Major. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions or see our writing scholarship page.

Athletic Grants
Athletic grants recognize special skills and abilities in athletics. Students must meet eligibility requirements of AIAW, ECAC, NCAA and other governing organizations of men and women's intercollegiate athletics. Contact the Head Coach for your sport at (631) 287-8386.

Alumni Scholarship
Student must be the child or grandchild of a Southampton Graduate Campus graduate. On the application for admission, complete the section that refers to parents' college background. The scholarship is $2,500 per year and is renewable annually by maintaining a 3.0 cumulative average.

Sibling Scholarship
Student must have a sibling attending Southampton Graduate Campus at the same time. Complete the application for admission; see the section that pertains to siblings enrolled. The scholarship is $2,500 per year and is renewable annually as long as both siblings are enrolled. The recipient of the award must earn a 3.0 cumulative average to keep the award.

Suffolk County Employee Discount/ Nassau County Employee Discount
Employees of both Suffolk and Nassau Counties will receive a one-third discount on tuition. Immediate families of Suffolk and Nassau County employees are also eligible for a partial discount equivalent to the first six credits of study. Must show proof of employment with Suffolk or Nassau County. Check with your employer for details. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other award funded by Southampton Graduate Campus or Long Island University. Students must be matriculated in a degree-seeking program.

Special Scholarships
Southampton Graduate Campus awards special scholarships, which have been donated for special purposes. The terms of these scholarships may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

Normally these scholarships are only offered to upperclassmen. Among these awards are: Anna J. Dickerson (Home Bureau) Scholarships, awarded to students concentrating in Environmental Science whose permanent residences are in selected counties of New York State.

Study Awards
Study awards are available to students with demonstrated financial need. These may range up to $10,000 per year.
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Other Awards

East End Retired Teacher's Award
The East End Retired Teachers Association offers a grant of $500. Applicants must major in education and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference shall be given to those who were forced to interrupt their studies and are now returning to complete degree requirements. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
Sponsored by the Center for Creative Retirement. This is a $500 award granted by the Center for Creative Retirement to a non-traditional student (over 25) who is entering Southampton Graduate Campus for the first time or after a period of interrupted study. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
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Federal Assistance

Financial Aid candidates will be considered for all types of Federal assistance on the basis of applications for financial aid filed in the Financial Aid Office. Benefits from all Federal programs are subject to legislative changes. All recipients of Federal programs must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents.

Federal Pell Grants
How to apply: answer appropriate questions on the FAFSA. Currently, awards range from approximately $400 to $3,125 a year. Actual awards vary from year to year based on current legislation. Students and their families must meet certain financial criteria to receive a grant.

Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
How to apply: follow standard application procedure. Students who have EXCEPTIONAL financial need are eligible. These grants provide a source of assistance for limited income families. Grants range from $100 to $4,000 per year. Recipients must meet all established Federal financial guidelines. Students must meet the requirements of satisfactory progress and good academic standing as defined at the end of this section. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.

Federal College Work-Study Program
How to apply: follow the standard application procedure. Long Island University maintains, with Federal assistance, a program of part-time employment opportunities. Any student who demonstrates need may apply. Students must meet the requirements of satisfactory progress and good academic standing as defined at the end of this section..

Federal Perkins Loan
How to apply: follow standard application procedure. Students must meet the requirements of satisfactory progress and good academic standing as defined at the end of this section..

Full and half-time students may be eligible to borrow up to $15,000 for their undergraduate studies. Annual amounts are determined by the College Financial Aid Office and may be up to $3,000 depending on need. The total amount that may be borrowed for both undergraduate and graduate studies cannot exceed $30,000. The loan has a special cancellation provision for students teaching in schools eligible to receive certain federal benefits.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
Full and part-time matriculating students are eligible to borrow up to $2,625 per year in freshman year, $3,500 in sophomore year, and $5,500 per year in junior and senior years with a maximum of $23,000 for dependent undergraduate study.

Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year not to exceed $138,500 total for undergraduate and graduate studies. The loan is variable, not to exceed 8.25%.

Based on need, the loan may be subsidized or unsubsidized.

Federal Direct PLUS Loans
These loans are available to parents of financially dependent undergraduate students. The amount borrowed in any year cannot exceed educational costs.

Veteran's and Veteran's Dependents Benefits
Full-time and part-time students who are veterans or dependents of veterans are urged to check directly with the nearest office of the Veterans Administration about eligibility for financial aid which is available to veterans.

Veterans Work Study
The Veterans Administration provides work study for a limited number of full-time veteran students.
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State Assistance

Benefits from all New York State aid programs are subject to legislative changes. All recipients of all New York State Programs must be legal residents of New York State.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
How to apply: file the FAFSA. Any New York State resident listing at least one New York State college will be sent a pre-printed TAP application. Blank applications are no longer available at high schools or colleges.

All residents of New York State who are full-time students are eligible to apply for non-repayable financial assistance under the Tuition Assistance Program. For attendance at a private college or university in New York State, awards range from $275.00 to a maximum of $4,125.00 per year. The actual amount of the award is based on the net taxable balance of family income, as listed on the New York State Income Tax Return.

All New York State residents must apply for this program if they wish consideration for financial assistance. All TAP recipients are urged to consult with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from classes to such an extent as to bring their completed credit hours for a semester below the minimum totals.

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
How to apply: secure an application form from the Financial Aid Office. Applications must be submitted prior to the second week of the semester.

The program provides up to $2,000.00 per year to undergraduates who are New York State residents and enrolled for 3-11 credits per semester.

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is open only to New York State residents who are both academically and economically disadvantaged.

Students accepted under the Higher Education Opportunity Program apply for the same state and federal grants as all students. In addition to the state and federal grants for which all students are eligible, HEOP students also receive the Higher Education Opportunity Grant. Financial Assistance can cover up to full tuition, room and board (for dormitory students), books, supplies, transportation, and lunch. The amount of financial assistance is determined by financial need, based on the family's most recent income tax information.

HEOP students can expect their financial assistance to be renewed on an annual basis providing they remain in good academic standing, retain their full-time degree status, and continue to file each year all necessary financial aid forms.

For further information and application materials, write directly to:

HEOP Office
Long Island University
Southampton Graduate Campus
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, NY 11968-4198
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State Aid to Native Americans
This program provides assistance to Native Americans.

Regents Awards for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
This award is for children of deceased or disabled veterans who must establish documentary evidence when applying.

Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships
Students majoring in accounting, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy or physicians assistant may apply for this award. Applicants must be economically disadvantaged.
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Synopsis of Financial Aid Procedure

  1. Complete the Southampton Graduate Campus Application for Financial Aid and submit it to the College Financial Aid Office before June 1st.
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include Southampton Graduate Campus' code (002755) on the form.

    Please Note: By completing steps 1 and 2 as outlined, you will have completed the application procedure for the following types of assistance:

    • All Southampton Graduate Campus Assistance
    • Federal Pell Grant
    • Federal Campus-based Financial Aid Program (SEOG, CWSP, PERKINS LOAN, see above).
  3. For New York State residents only: pre-printed TAP application.
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Graduate Student Assistance

There are three criteria a student must meet to be considered for any of the awards listed herein:

  1. The student's home campus, as reflected on the Admissions application, must be Southampton Graduate Campus
  2. The student's major must be offered as a degree program at Southampton Graduate Campus as reflected in the Admissions Bulletin or most current information available.
  3. The student must be accepted and matriculated and must be registered for courses at the Southampton campus each semester, unless special circumstances apply. See the Financial Aid Office for "special circumstances."

Southampton Graduate Campus Alumnus Scholarship
Alumni of Southampton Graduate Campus will receive a discount of $100 per course. Students must indicate Alumni status on their application for admissions and must be accepted and matriculated into a program to receive this award.

Graduate Academic Performance Award (GAPA)
Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to receive a discount of $35 per credit.

MFA in English/Writing Merit Fellowships
Students applying to the Master's in Writing Program will be considered for scholarships amounting to partial to full tuition. To be considered for this award, you must submit a complete admissions application with a writing portfolio and all other components as outlined on the application form. This award is renewable annually as outlined in the Southampton Graduate Campus bulletin.

St. Joseph's Scholarship
This scholarship is based on a conferred Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College (Patchogue or Brooklyn campuses). The scholarship is a one-third tuition discount that is valid for the duration of the student's degree program at Southampton Graduate Campus to a maximum of 36 graduate credits. Minimum GPA required is 3.0. This award may be applied towards the Master's in Reading Education, the Master's in Elementary Education, Secondary Certification in Education, Master's in Gerontology or the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.

Southampton Graduate Campus Graduate Scholarship
A student must be registered for a minimum of three (3) credits to apply for this award. All financial aid forms must be on file prior to the acceptance of this application, including the FAFSA and the Southampton Graduate Campus Financial Aid Application. This award is only valid for fall and spring terms. Although there is no minimum grade point average (GPA) for first semester students applying for this award, continuing students must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher to maintain eligibility. Award per year may range from $250 to $500. Applications are available in the Admissions Office.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Graduate students are eligible for TAP if they meet the guidelines as set forth by New York State. Any graduate student taking twelve (12) credits or more in any one semester and who did not use up all their TAP on the undergraduate level is encouraged to apply. The application begins by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Veteran's Association Distributions
United States Veterans should contact Pat Gholson, Assistant Registrar, for application form for VA tuition benefits. Ms. Gholson may be reached by calling, (516) 287-8325.

 
 
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