Briarcliffe College

Campus Programs

Briarcliffe College, located in New York, offers professional educational programs in selected fields of business, technology, criminal justice, accounting, digital photography, and graphic design at the diploma, specialized associate, and baccalaureate levels to a diverse body of traditional and non-traditional students.

Many of our students use financial aid to help with their college expenses. For those who qualify, Financial Aid is available and our friendly Financial Aid staff is available to help assist you through the financial aid application process and answer any questions that you may have.

Briarcliffe College, like many colleges in New York, participates in federal and state financial aid programs including: New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Family Education Loan Programs. In addition, need-based, athletic, transfer and merit scholarships are sponsored by Briarcliffe College.

Age Qualifications:
18+

Education Qualifications:
Requires all students to provide proof of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency upon acceptance.

Work Experience Qualifications:
None

Geographical Qualifications:
Student must be a United States resident and relocate to a Briarcliffe College Campus Location upon acceptance.

Students from varied educational and experience backgrounds have been accepted and have been successful at Briarcliffe - Patchogue. We recognize the diversity of our student population and examine many factors as criteria for admission.

We Require:

• High School Diploma, GED or college degree
• Application

Unlike We strongly encourage:

• S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores

Favorable applications for admission may include previous academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, work experience, and the demonstration of positive personal characteristics.

Admissions Process

Briarcliffe College utilizes a rolling admissions policy that enables us to notify the student of an admission decision within weeks of completing the application process.

The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, accredits Briarcliffe College. The commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation.

The New York State Board of Regents also authorizes Briarcliffe to offer Diploma, Associate's degree, and Bachelor's degree programs.