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• For adults and transfer students
• Up to 90 transfer credits accepted
• Part-time or full-time
• Daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, and online classes
• Affordable SUNY tuition

The liberal studies degree completion program is designed for adults and transfer students who need to complete their degree within a tight timeframe and who are looking for a flexible schedule. To accelerate the process of achieving a bachelor’s degree, the program accepts up to 90 transfer credits from accredited colleges and institutions.

Liberal studies degrees offered at the Purchase College campus:

• B.A. in Liberal Studies
• B.A. in Liberal Studies: Arts
• B.A. in Liberal Studies: Communications/Media Studies
• B.A. in Liberal Studies: Legal Studies
  

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Liberal Studies Extension Site
You can also complete a B.A. in liberal studies close to home in the evening at our extension site:

• Purchase College at Rockland Community College
  Degrees offered:
  B.A. in Liberal Studies
  B.A. in Liberal Studies: Communications/Media Studies
  B.A. in Liberal Studies: Legal Studies

FINANCIAL AID for LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE STUDENTS

Full-time and part-time liberal studies students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and may be eligible for TAP awards, Pell Grants, and student loans. Part-time liberal studies students may also be eligible for a New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) award.

• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the required federal application.
• The Federal School Code for Purchase College is 006791.
• The recommended filing deadline is February 1.

For more information, call or visit the Office of Student Financial Services, (914) 251-7000.

SCHOLARSHIPS for LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE STUDENTS

Purchase College Scholarships
Depending on funding availability, the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education awards scholarships each year to a selection of liberal studies students who:

1. have completed at least 12 Purchase College credits.
2. have completed at least 60 total credits (transfer and Purchase College)
3. have a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA at Purchase College
4. demonstrate financial need as indicated by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Scholarships are not guaranteed and are subject to change each year. An additional requirement of all Purchase College students receiving scholarships is the completion of the FAFSA. The FAFSA must be filed by March 1 of each academic year to determine eligibility for these awards.

Private Scholarship Sources
Students often overlook the opportunity to receive private scholarships as a source of financial assistance. These may range from private foundations to employer matching funds. For information on researching private scholarships, call or visit the Office of Student Financial Services, (914) 251-7000.

Information on the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit and Veterans Benefits is available in the Registration Guide.