Do students have to apply for financial aid every year?
• A. Yes, all students must electronically complete a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA every year, and must meet the deadline date for campus-based financial aid in order to be considered for those types of assistance. The date is generally in mid-March each year. Q. How does a student apply for an academic scholarship or grant from Long Island University? A. Eligibility for academic scholarships and grants is determined at the time of a student’s admission to the University. The Admissions Office automatically reviews the academic records of all entering students to determine award eligibility. See the “Scholarships and Grants” section of this website for additional information. Q. Is it too late to complete a FAFSA if the L.I.U. campus-based financial aid deadline has passed, and is there any financial aid students can still receive? • A. After the campus-based financial aid deadline, it is not too late to complete the FAFSA. A student can still receive a Federal Pell Grant, N.Y. State’s TAP a
