Early Action Incentive Grant (EAIG) -Fall 2025 Applicants: Act Early!

• For Fall 2025, students are encouraged to Apply Early and submit all required documents so that an Admissions Decision can be made as soon as possible.
• Five Towns College offers a special grant to encourage students to make their college decision during the fall semester of their senior year of high school. The Early Action Incentive Grant (EAIG) is offered to high school students graduating in the Spring of 2025 who submit their tuition deposit on or before December 1, 2024.
• A one-time EAIG of $1500 will be awarded to those who meet eligibility criteria. The grant is added to the financial aid offered to freshman, in the amount of $750 per semester during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Note that the EAIG is awarded for the freshman year only.
• Early Action at Five Towns College is not a binding contract. This differs from an early decision opportunity, which some schools offer, that mandates attendance at the institution following admission.
• Individuals interested in the EAIG are encouraged to submit their application and required materials as soon as possible.
• To be reviewed for admission for Fall 2025, in addition to the application, freshman applicants must submit an official copy of their high school transcript, a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Students who plan to major in music education, performance, or theatre must also successfully complete an audition as part of their application process.
• For other students, FTC accepts applications for admission on a rolling basis. 

WHAT IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION:

Students should submit:

• The Online Undergraduate Admissions Application (the $35 application fee will be waived);
• All High School and any College Transcripts (sent directly to the Office of Admissions or complete an online Request to authorize FTC to do so, or upload to portal);
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach (if student athlete), or other non-family member;
• Personal Statement; and
• Pre-recorded Auditions may be submitted online from applicants for the Music and Theatre programs or in-person auditions as requested. Details are available by clicking here.
• An admissions interview may be requested for some applicants, but is not required.
• SAT or ACT scores are optional.

COMPLETE FAFSA AND APPLY EARLY!

To contact the Financial Aid Office directly call 631.656.2164 or email [email protected]. 

FINANCIAL AID

Federal and New York State 

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be submitted online at FAFSA.  An FSA ID is required for the FAFSA for every student and for the parent of dependent students.
• When helping your students file FAFSA, please have them use:  FTC School Code 012561 

• New York State residents who complete the FAFSA online will be linked from the FAFSA confirmation page to an online application, or you can complete a state aid application online or go to: https://www.hesc.ny.gov
• Five Towns College HESC Codes: Undergrad: 2075; Graduate: 5810
• Financial Aid is available for students pursuing all degrees at our college.
• Students and families are welcome to file financial aid applications in our office. We are proud to share that approximately 94% of all FTC students receive some financial assistance.
• FTC students are eligible to participate in all Title IV Student Financial Assistance programs, including Pell, FSEOG, FCWS, and the Direct Student Loan Program. New York State residents may also participate in the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Enhanced Tuition Assistance Program (ETA).

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Five Towns College administers more than five million ($5,000,000) in private grants and scholarships to deserving students.
• Five Towns College provides ample scholarship opportunities for eligible students based on merit, talent or need. Each accepted student is reviewed for scholarship eligibility; there is no separate application necessary.  

 NYS Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

The NYS Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a program for students defined by NYS as academically and economically disadvantaged. Learn more by clicking here.   Eligible students who may benefit should be directed to contact [email protected] or [email protected].

L.I. Superintendents Scholarship: Nominations are being accepted for the Fall 2025! 

WHAT IS IT? 

• Five Towns College demonstrates its commitment to the community with the L.I. Superintendents Scholarship. Through this initiative, one qualified candidate from each high school may receive a generous scholarship that may cover up to half of the cost of tuition.

•  Five Towns College is proud of its role as a partner in educating Long Islanders.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Scholarships are available to any high school graduate who is academically meritorious and seeks to earn a baccalaureate degree at Five Towns College.
•  Each Superintendent may nominate graduating seniors from the high school in their School District.
• The Five Towns College Scholarship Committee may then select one graduating senior from each high school to receive this prestigious award that may cover up to half of the cost of tuition each year.
• The Nomination Form for the Superintendents Scholarship is available below or by contacting Admissions at (631) 656-2110 or [email protected]. 

   WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Completed scholarship applications must be returned to the Office of Admissions.

• The student must remain enrolled full–time and achieve a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. to maintain the Scholarship. The Scholarship is not transferable.
• Five Towns College reserves the right to package this scholarship with other forms of student financial aid but states that up to half of the cost of all tuition payments may be covered for four (4) consecutive years of study if all eligibility criteria are met.

Read more about the L.I. Superintendents Scholarship or nominate by clicking here