Federal and State Grants
LIU Travel Grant
Scholarships
Work Study
On-Campus Employment
LIU Graduate Assistantship
Loans
Federal and state grants typically do not require repayment and are renewable if certain conditions are met.
Federal GrantsDownload Travel Grant Application
The LIU Travel Grant program provides aid to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who wish to attend courses that takes place outside the United States during the Winter and/or Summer terms. In order to be eligible for this award, students must be in good financial standing, file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov, and be qualified to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Visiting and graduate students are not eligible for this award. Travel insurance and fees associated with the course are the student’s responsibility and must be paid in full prior to departure to receive this award. Award amounts are based on the Pell chart below and apply only to the tuition and fees associated with the course. This award does not apply to other expenses such as travel, lodging, etc.
| Pell Grant | Travel Grant Amount |
| Max | $1,000 |
| $2,500 - $6,000 | $750 |
| $1 - $2,499 |
$500 |
Application Deadlines:
Summer: May 1
Winter: December 1
Once complete, please submit Application to the Enrollment Services office on your campus for processing.
LIU Scholarships
Long Island University maintains an extensive program of scholarships and grants-in-aid based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Awards are usually made as part of the admission process. Institutional scholarships may be combined with government supported grants and loans into a single financial aid package. Scholarships and grants are normally applied to tuition and fees. They can range from several hundred dollars to full tuition and do not require repayment. Scholarships may be reduced or canceled if requested applications and verification documents are not received by the stated deadlines. Need-based scholarships do not automatically renew for the same amount in subsequent years. Changes in need calculations, late FAFSA submission, or refusal of a subsidized student loan may result in a modified award.
Undergraduate Students – U.S. citizens and permanent residents must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov to be considered for a financial aid package. All undergraduate students are considered for scholarships based on their academic merit. Availability of institutional merit-based scholarships varies according to academic program. Students who file a FAFSA will be considered for institutional scholarships based on merit and demonstrated financial need. U.S. citizens and eligible residents may qualify for U.S. government and New York State fellowships and grants based on merit and financial need.
Graduate Students – Applicants for graduate school who are seeking financial aid should notify their prospective academic department early in the application process. Graduate students are automatically considered for university merit-based scholarships and fellowships as part of the admission process. Note however: For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, limited scholarship funds are usually combined with government supported grants and loans in a financial aid package, so applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Available scholarships include:
Scholarships are available from a wide variety of organizations based on merit, nationality, specific areas of study or talent, and more. Look at private organizations, like your church or your parents’ employer. They often have scholarships available that no one applies for because they don’t know they exist. Utilize FREE Web-based scholarship searches like FASTWEB and the College Board to find additional resources for your education. Some private scholarship programs are specifically designed for students who were rejected for federal financial aid, so even if you don't think you'll qualify for federal aid, file the FAFSA.
For more information on applying for scholarships, please contact 718-488-1013 or brooklyn-enrollmentservices@liu.edu.The Federal Work-Study Program provides on-campus jobs to students with financial need. The money earned may be applied to students’ tuition, educational needs, or personal expenses. To receive Work-Study a student must apply for financial assistance by completing a FAFSA form and demonstrate need as determined by the federal government. Students can work up to 20 hours per week after the start of each semester. Summer employment is also available. Work study monetary awards are listed on students’ My LIU accounts. To apply for a work study position on campus, click here.
Download Graduate Assistantship Application
The Graduate Assistantship program provides on-campus employment in a variety of settings to eligible graduate students. To be considered for a graduate assistantship, you must meet all of the conditions described below. If you should qualify, both new and current students are required to submit a Graduate Assistantship Application. Applications on the Brooklyn campus should be forwarded to Dean Maria Vogelstein, M306; Post campus applications should be forwarded to the appropriate Dean’s Office.
Full-time and part-time graduate tuition awards are available that provide up to 9 credits of aid for students based on their enrollment for the term. Graduate stipend awards, in the form of a monthly check, are also available for students registered for a minimum of 3 credits per term. Students receiving stipend awards must fill out all appropriate forms (I-9, W4 and IT-2104) and submit appropriate identification.
Assistants are expected to work on campus during the hours scheduled by the sponsoring department. A new application is required for each semester that you wish to be considered for an assistantship, by the deadlines stated below. Applications are not renewed automatically.
Filing Deadlines
| Fall | Extended Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | May 1 | September 5 | December 15 | May 4 |
| Contract Deadline | June 1 | September 15 | February 1 | May 21 |
Domestic Student Requirements
Additional International Student Requirements
All federal and private loans must be repaid with interest. Borrow wisely. To learn about responsible borrowing, estimate repayment, and managing student loans, visit studentloans.gov.