A Message for Long Island Business Institute Students

 

Empire State University faculty and staff understand that this is a challenging time for you as you navigate the transition between Long Island Business Institute and what comes next. As you determine your next steps, we welcome you to learn all the ways Empire State University can help you affordably and efficiently complete your degree online.

Empire State University has been a proud partner of Long Island Business Institute since 2017. We understand the unique needs of adult and working learners, and we have the experience, supports, and resources you need to successfully complete your degree.

We encourage you to attend one of our online or in-person information sessions so you know your options and can get answers to all of your questions.

We look forward to helping you continue your education.

Sincerely,
The SUNY Empire Team

 

FAQ

What do I do with financial aid?

Visit FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid to update your 2023-2024 FAFSA to add SUNY Empire State University's federal school code 010286 in order to have your financial aid results sent to us.

Are your classes online?

Your courses will be delivered through a hybrid model that will use Brightspace, our learning management system, for assignment submission and discussion posts, and Microsoft Teams for virtual class sessions.

If I’m an international student at LIBI, will I be able to study at Empire State University?

Unfortunately, the university is not able to serve international students who are required to hold an I-20, F1 student visa to study in this country.

I don’t have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), can I study at Empire State University?

If you entered LIBI through ATB testing and do not have a high school diploma or GED, you must complete a special course distribution requirement to qualify for a college diploma. This distribution requirement enables you to receive both a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and a college degree.

  • You will be able to take your GED & LIBI courses simultaneously.
  • All GED courses are LIBI GED courses. 

GED special course distribution based on earned college credits:

  • Mathematics (3 credits)
  • English Language arts (6 credits)
  • Humanities (3 credits)
  • Natural Science (3 credits)
  • Social Science (3 credits)
  • College Degree Program Requirements/such as Electives (6 credits)

Who will grant my associates degree?

SUNY Empire will grant your degree. 

If you completed classes on November 13th or January 12th, when can I start? 

We are hoping you will be able to start for the spring (January 16th, 2024) semester, but this
depends on when we receive documents from LIBI. 

How long are the courses each semester?

Each course is 15 weeks long. 

What tuition will I be paying?

You will be paying SUNY Empire tuition rates.