ADDITIONAL TUITION DISCOUNTED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to Department and City scholarships, grants, and union reimbursement programs, the following programs offer tuition discounts to members of the service.  Class attendance for all of these programs is strictly during off-duty time.

UNDERGRADUATE

DOWLING COLLEGE

Dowling College’s Public Service Grant Program offers a 25% tuition reduction for uniform and civilian members of the service. The tuition reduction applies to both Baccalaureate and Master degree programs. The 25% tuition reduction is also available to the spouse or dependent child of members of the service for 12 credits on the undergraduate level, and six credits on the graduate level.  

Eligibility:         All members, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible upon presentation of a copy of the Member of the Department’s current pay stub.  A pay stub and employee verification form, obtained from the college website, must be presented each semester as part of the registration process.  

Note:                 Dowling College has campuses in Oakdale or the Brookhaven Center located in Shirley at Brookhaven Airport offering full and part-time day, evening, and weekend programs leading to the undergraduate of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration.  The graduate degrees offered are: Business, Education, Arts and Sciences.

For details about programs visit:  www.dowling.edu. For application form and eligibility criteria visit:  www.dowling.edu/mydowling/forms/stu-index.html.  For a brochure outlining specific program details, contact Glenn Berman, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services; Dean of Admissions at 631.244.3357.

FORDHAM COLLEGE OF LIBERAL STUDIES FINEST GRANTS

Fordham College of Liberal Studies (FCLS) has announced the new “Finest Grant” for all uniformed and civilian members of the NYPD.  This program will enable members to receive a 25% tuition grant for study towards their Bachelor’s degrees.

FCLS (Fordham’s undergraduate college for working adult) offers a variety of BA and BS degree programs (including sociology with a criminal justice component, computer systems, the arts and sciences, business, organizational leadership, education, etc.) Day, evening, weekend and on-line classes are available.

The admission requirements are: high school diploma or GED, skills assessment, and a meeting to discuss the program and your goals.  An added benefit of the program is how Fordham will accept up to 75 transfer credits from accredited institutions and the Police Academy.

For further information on class schedules, programs of study, and the new Finest Grants Program, go to www.fordham.edu/fcls or call the Admissions Office at the campus of your choice.

Rose Hill Campus                   Lincoln Center Campus          Tarrytown Campus

Keating 118                            Lowenstein 301                      Westchester County

Bronx, NY 10458                   New York, NY 10023                        Tarrytown, NY 10591

718.817.2600                          212.636.7333                          914.367.3302

You may also contact Glen Redpath, Associate Dean of Admission at the Lincoln Center Campus or email him at:  Redpath@Fordham.Edu.

KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

All qualified civilian and uniformed members of the service may be admitted to Kingsborough Community College (KCC) to pursue a two year Associate Degree, college certificate, or study in the Continuing Education (non-college credit) Program. Students may chose one of many areas of study including; Educational Studies, Tourism and Hospitality, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Martime Technology,  Computer Science, Business, and Exercise Science/Personal Trainer.

Eligibility:      Civilian and uniformed members of the service

Note:              Low tuition, small classes, a highly credentialed/caring faculty and flexible seven day a week (day and evening) study options make KCC the right college choice.  The college academic calendar includes a fall (12 week Sept. – Dec.) semester followed by a winter session (6 weeks Jan. – Feb.) at no extra tuition charge for qualified students. Students may study the spring and summer semesters to accelerate their college goal(s).

Please contact Robert Ingenito at 718.368.5336 to discuss college admissions details or access the KCC web site at www.kbcc.cuny.edu for further information.  The college financial aid counselors are ready to assist you with financial need based tuition aid specifics call 718.368.4644 or click on financial aid on the web.

MANHATTAN COLLEGE ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

Manhattan College, located at 3840 Corlear Avenue in Riverdale, New York 10471-4098, is offering uniformed and civilian members of the service tuition reduction for an accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a concentration in Organizational Management.  The two year accelerated program requires students to meet one night a week for four-hour sessions.  The 23 month study program consists of four semesters.  A $1,000 tuition reduction per semester is available to members of the service. 

Eligibility:      Uniformed and civilian members of the service must provide Department identification at the bursar’s office when registering for the program. 

Note:              An added benefit of the program is that Manhattan College will accept up to 60 transfer credits. A minimum of 28 credits from Police Academy training will be accepted.

The program consists of 60 credits, comprised of 18 three-credit courses and a thesis.  Courses include Behavioral Psychology (18 credits), Business and Management (15) credits, Communications (12) credits, and Ethics (9 credits).  The courses are particularly designed to meet the Management Psychology principles needed by police personnel today.

Uniformed and civilian members of the service interested in completing requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Organizational Management Program at Manhattan College should contact Suzanne Murphy, at 718. 862.7863.

MERCY COLLEGE – LAW ENFORCEMENT TUITION GRANTS

Mercy College offers a 15% tuition discount. This applies to both graduate and undergraduate programs with the exception of our Health Science programs. 

Eligibility:      Active uniformed members of the service and their immediate family.

Note:              Mercy College’s program accommodates members by providing day, evening and weekend classes at several branch locations in the Bronx, Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, White Plains, Yorktown, and online.  For additional information contact:

              Mercy College - Office of Admissions

              555 Broadway

              Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522,

              1-877-MERCY-GO

MOLLOY COLLEGE - TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAMS

Molloy College, located in central Nassau County, offers a 25 % tuition reduction.  The tuition reduction applies to six credits each semester (spring, fall, intercession or summer – for an entire degree) and is available for all undergraduate academic programs.  The tuition reduction also applies to a Masters of Science but only in the Criminal Justice program.  In addition, the application fee is waived.

Eligibility:      Uniformed and civilian members of the service.

Note:              Molloy College is located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre N.Y. 11571-5002 (south of Southern State Parkway between exit 19 and 20 – adjacent to Mercy Hospital).  The College offers Bachelor of Art, and Bachelor of Science degree programs in a variety of areas such as Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Social Work, and degrees leading to New York State Teacher certification.         Molloy College accepts college credits earned through Department training (recruit, advanced specialized, etc.) as recommended by the National Program on Non-collegiate Sponsored Instruction (NPONSI).

For additional information contact Molloy College, Office of Admissions at 888. 4-MOLLOY or contact Maureen Stea, from the College’s Department of Criminal Justice at 516. 678.5000 Extension #6135.

MONROE COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS GRANT

Monroe College, with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, understands how important it is for law enforcement professionals to complete their degrees.  The Law Enforcement Professionals Grant was created to make it more affordable to receive a high quality, flexible and customized program.  The Criminal Justice Degree Program offers a teaching staff of exceptional current and retired law-enforcement and criminal justice professionals, all with Ph.D. or Master’s Degrees.

Law Enforcement Professionals Grants are available to individuals who enroll either part-time or full-time in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Criminal Justice.  Students can also take their degree completely on-line (which is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents) or combined with classes through blended learning. 

Eligibility:      This grant is available to all active, retired, and disabled uniform members of the service.  Must be accepted and enroll as a full-time or part-time matriculated student in the Criminal Justice degree program.

Note:              This grant is for $750 per semester for full-time students.  For part-time students the grant is $375 per semester. Over three semesters, a typical academic year for Monroe students, the Law Enforcement Professionals Grant can save a student $2,250 in tuition expenses. By attending three semesters per year, qualified students can complete either an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in as little as sixteen months or both an Associate’s and a Bachelor’s degree in less than three years.

Students may receive full credit for all the courses taken at the Police Academy and are eligible for up to 12 credits for life experience.  The College also grants credits for advance training including Homicide and Sex Crimes courses as well as Basic, Advanced and Command Leadership courses. Due to Monroe College’s liberal transfer policies, students with transfer college credits may complete their degrees even more quickly.

For further information, contact: Evan Jerome at 718.933.6700 ext 8246 at ejerome@monroecollege.edu

MONROE COLLEGE ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP

Monroe College, with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, understands how important it is for law enforcement professionals to complete their college degrees.  That is why Monroe College has created a very special scholarship to be awarded to police officers.  The scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement while making it more affordable for a uniform member of the NYPD to receive a high quality, flexible and customized college degree.

Scholarship:

Monroe College’s Criminal Justice Department Chair will select one individual who has attained high academic achievement during their training at the NYPD Police Academy.  The award recipient will receive a 50% discount off Monroe College’s first year (three semesters) tuition when they enroll in the College’s criminal justice degree program.

Monroe is exceptionally well designed for law enforcement professionals.  Monroe College’s degree program can be taken at the college’s campuses in the Bronx or in New Rochelle, completely online or in a blended learning environment.

By attending three semesters per year, a typical Monroe College academic year, qualified students can complete either an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in as little as sixteen months, or both an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in less than three years.

Students receive full credit for all the courses taken at the Police Academy and are eligible for up to 12 credits for life experience.  The College also grants credits for advance training including Homicide and Sex Crimes Schools and supervisory schools.  Due to Monroe’s transfer policies, students with transfer college credit from another institution can complete their degrees even more quickly.

The Monroe College Criminal Justice Degree Program offers a teaching staff of exceptional current and retired law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, all with Ph.D. or Master’s Degrees.

Eligibility:

• Must have achieved high academic standings while in attendance at the Police Academy (Police Academy transcript must be submitted).
• Minimum of three years of satisfactory service within the NYPD.
• Application, essay, and letter of recommendation.
• A prospective recipient must apply and be accepted and enroll as a full-time or part-time matriculated student in a Monroe College Criminal Justice Degree program to receive scholarship assistance.
• Interview with candidate by the Chair of the Criminal Justice Department.
• Previous academic experience.

For information contact Michele Mason at mmason@monroecollege.edu or Evan Jerome at ejerome@monroecollege.edu or call Monroe College’s Office of Admissions at 718.933.6700 ext 8246 or ext.8751.  For more information, visit the college’s web site: http://www.monroecollege.edu/affording/scholarship.html

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) offers active uniformed members of the service a 33% tuition discount on their undergraduate and graduate programs held at their Long Island and Manhattan campuses. A copy of the NYPD photo I.D. will initiate the use of the school’s code for the discount.   NYIT has over 100 programs on which the 33% discount will apply. To view the programs available visit http://www.nyit.edu/academics/academic programs/. Questions regarding tuition cost call the office of the Bursar at 516.686.7510. For admissions call 516.686.1019 for their undergraduate or 516.686.1116 graduate programs.

PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING

The mission of the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, as a single purpose institution, is to provide optimal academic and clinical experiences, which will enable individuals to obtain an Associate in Applied Science Degree, and be eligible for licensure as Registered Professional Nurses.

The educational program prepares graduates to utilize the knowledge and skills necessary to problem solve, think critically and collaborate as necessary with health care providers in managing the care of patients.  The education also prepares them to be responsible for their own personal and professional growth.

The aim is to graduate nurses who will provide high quality, culturally sensitive and compassionate care in diverse acute and community settings.  They will be flexible, accountable, practice ethically, and maintain the legal standards of the profession.

With these objectives in mind, the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing would like to assist uniform and civilian members of the New York City Police Department with finances associated with the pursuit of the Associate in Applied Science degree at the School of Nursing.

Award:           $2,000 per year, length of the award will be one academic year, with the potential for renewal for the second academic year based on sustained enrollment and maintenance of good academic standing.  The scholarship will be applied to tuition and fees for the academic year.

Eligibility:      Applicants must be accepted for enrollment in the program.  They must document that they are currently employed by the New York City Police Department as either a civilian or a uniform member of the service.  The NYPD Scholarship Unit will verify that eligibility criteria’s are met.

Application:  May be obtained from the Office of Student Services.  Deadline for application is April 1st.  For further information about the program contact the Admissions Office at 212.614.6114 or visit website: www.futurenursebi.org

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE   

St. Joseph’s College offers a 1/3 tuition reduction to members of the New York City Police Department who are pursuing their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at the Brooklyn Campus, School of Professional and Graduate Studies.

Eligibility:      All active uniformed and civilian members of the service.

Note:              St. Joseph’s College offers B.S. degrees in Organizational  Management-online or in class, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration with a Major in Accounting, Community Health and Human Services, Health Administration, Nursing (RN required), Criminal Justice, and Marketing. St. Joseph’s College also offers a 24-credit certificate in Criminal Justice.    

In addition, St. Joseph’s College offers an Executive MBA or a Master of Science in Management, with concentrations in Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Health Care Management and Masters of Science in Human Services and Management and Leadership.

St. Joseph’s College accepts Police Academy credits, as well as credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities (up to a maximum of 82 credits).

For additional information about these programs contact Tasnim Mansur (appointments preferred) PGS Admissions at 718.940.5800 or e-mail: brooklynap@sjcy.edu for undergraduate programs or msmbab@sjcny.edu for graduate programs.

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – LAW ENFORCEMENT TUITION GRANTS

St. John’s offers Public Service scholarships providing 33% reduction in tuition, up to a limit of six credits per semester.

Eligibility:      All uniformed members of the service who are admitted to either the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or an Associate degree in Science.

Note:              The 126 credit Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice combines a professional education in the field of Criminal Justice with studies in the Liberal Arts and Business Administration.  The program blends the social sciences with professional courses in law, police science, corrections, criminalistic and court administration.  It prepares students for postgraduate and professional study and for careers in the Criminal Justice field. 

The two-(2) year Associate of Science degree (60 credits) helps to prepare students for careers in the criminal justice field.  Credits earned in the Associates Program are transferable to the Bachelors program. Classes are offered at both the Jamaica, Queens and Staten Island campuses.  St. John’s will accept up to 25 credits from the Police Academy and a maximum of 66 credits may be transferred from other accredited Colleges.  The college offers day, evening, distance learning and weekend classes.  Counseling and advisement is available from former criminal justice practitioners.

For Law Enforcement Tuition Grant applications and further information contact Tony Lodato, Assistant Dean for Criminal Justice at 718. 990.5974.

UTICA COLLEGE – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMIC CRIME INVESTIGATION ON-LINE PROGRAM

Utica College offers a three-credit, on-line course with a 10% discount for all members of the New York City Police Department.

Eligibility:      Uniformed and Civilian members of the service.

Note               Fraud has become technologically complex and costly in our post-industrial, knowledge based global economy.  Presently, there are few people with the requisite skills to effectively detect, investigate and prevent this type of crime.  Utica College’s Criminal Justice Economic Crime Investigation program (ECI) is the nation’s first undergraduate program dedicated to preparing practitioners to understand the evolving technological problems of business fraud and computer crimes.  Established in 1988, the program prepares future economic crime investigators by combining accounting, management, computer science, and economic courses with traditional criminal justice courses.  The program offers two concentrations: one in financial investigations and one in computer security.

In January 2004, Utica College made available an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Economic Crime Investigation in an on-line format.  This is a new program that is offered to all members of the New York City Police Department.  It is the nation’s first undergraduate major in Economic Crime.

The following on-line courses are offered as an introduction to the ECI Bachelor of Science distance learning degree program.  All members of the Department will receive a ten percent tuition reduction.

CRJ 333 – Information Security – The Information Security course is an analysis of the protection of proprietary information in both the corporate or government sectors.  Topics covered in this course include information as a resource, legal issues, policy formulation, administrative and technical remedies, and case studies.

CRJ334 – Economic Crime Investigation – This course is dedicated to the understanding of white collar crimes and the modern investigation methods required for effective prevention, detection and control of these crimes.  Topics covered in the course include embezzlement, management fraud, investigation fraud, investment fraud, consumer fraud, and insurance fraud.

ECN 343/ FIN 343 – The classes are about money and banking.  This course introduces students to general principles of banking and theories of money.  Topics covered in the course are organization and control of the banking system, commercial bank functions and operations, central banking principles and operation, and monetary theory.

For additional information, contact:

Stephen Neun

Dean of the Division of Social Sciences & Management

Utica College

1600 Burrstone Road

Utica NY 13502

315. 792.3060

SNEUN@UTICA.COM