Berkeley College

Study Area

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Fashion Marketing and Management 
• Financial Services
• General Business
• Health Services
• Information Systems Management
• Information Technology Management
• Interior Design
• International Business 
• Justice Studies - Criminal Justice
• Management
• Marketing 
• Marketing Communications
• Paralegal Studies

Why Berkeley

• Berkeley College was founded in 1931.
• College celebrated it's 75 years milestone in 2006.
• It offers a complete range of degree programs including Inter Departmental Degrees.
• Students are admitted throughout the year for every quarter. Admissions are offered in four months i.e. January, April, July, and September. 
• Enrollment: More than 8,700 students including more than 800 international, representing over 100 countries have been enrolled in the college out of which 77% compose the population in Bachelor's degree and  23% Associate's degree. Amongst the most prefered degree Justice Studies - Criminal Justice, Management, Fashion Marketing and Management, and Accounting lead all of the rest.
• Berkeley College has a Diverse population amongst the students. Based upon the ethnicity, the admitted students consist of 27% Hispanic, 27% African American, 14% Caucasian, 3% Asian, 20% Other, and 9% International. On the basis of gender the population comprises of 68% Females and 32% Males.Based on Agegroups the 50% of the enrolees are 22 and under while rest 50%  are 23 and above.
• Military: Berkeley College is proud to support the Post 9/11 GI Bill and is a member of the Yellow Ribbon program and also is a Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC). Berkeley College also has partnered with the Department of Defense for Military Tuition Assistance programs for all branches of the military.
• Resources: Berkeley College students have access to a wide range of career-oriented academic programs, computer training, Library Services, Academic Support Centers, Student Advisement, Career Services, and a Student Development and Campus Life Department.
• Athletics and Recreation: Berkeley College provides men and women opportunities to participate in organized intercollegiate and intramural sports at a variety of levels. Berkeley College is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), as well as the Hudson Valley Men's and Women's Athletic Conferences.
• Career Services: Berkeley College students benefit from:
• Faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments prior to graduation    
• Career counselors for each major    
• Assistance locating full-time or part-time employment and volunteer opportunities     
• Resume reviews    
• Interview coaching, including mock interviews, preparation, and scheduling    
• Career fairs and campus recruitment days.
• Berkeley College graduates are eligible for lifetime career assistance.

About

Berkeley College enables its students to achieve professional and personal success in dynamic careers and in a diverse global society by providing a complete supportive educational experience, nurturing academic wholeness, and encouraging lifelong learning.

Values
In achieving our Mission, Berkeley College is guided by core values.

Teaching and Learning
As a university we recognize and respond to student needs through one-on-one attention, small classes, and services focusing on our students as individuals. We begin our students’ education at their level of preparedness, by providing quality learning experiences that lead to success. We focus our efforts on career preparation and emphasize the practical applications of learning in order to build a bridge to employers.  We promote the liberal arts as an integral part of a collegiate curriculum.

The College Environment
Being a responcible institution, we believe that every associate at Berkeley is an educator.   We are committed to attracting a diverse student population and to promoting the academic and career success of each student.  We create a sense of community for our students to enhance their educational experience.  We develop students’ interpersonal skills critical to personal and workplace success, such as self-management, leadership, integrity, and social communication.

The Larger Berkeley Community
The University embraces diversity and inclusiveness as critical to the educational environment and continuously work to enhance it. We engage and collaborate with employers to provide educated, ethical, and responsible leaders for a global society.  We are responsible and constructive members of the global community, and we encourage students and associates to do the same.

Accreditation

Accreditations

• All locations, other than Brooklyn which is pending, are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; telephone: 215-662-5606)
• The Paralegal Studies programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

New York State

• The Midtown Manhattan and White Plains locations are authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.). 
• The Brooklyn location is authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.). 

New Jersey State

• The New Jersey locations are authorized by the Secretary of Higher Education, to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).

Financial Aid

Federal Aid
Award - Maximum Allowed per Award Period

• Federal Pell Grant - Up to $5,550
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - $225 

Federal Direct Stafford Loan (FDSL)

• Up to $3,500 (base) for first year
• Up to $4,500 (base) second year
• Up to $5,500 (base) third and fourth year

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (UFDSL)
Dependent Students Up to $2,000

• Independent Students or if Parent is not eligible for Parent Loan
• Up to $6,000 for first and second year
• Up to $7,000 for third and fourth year

Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FDPLUS)
Up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid/assistance and other resources

• Federal Work Study (FWS) - Awards vary
• Veterans’ Benefits - Awards vary

New Jersey State Financial Aid
Award - Amount per Year

• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) - Up to $5,000
• Regents Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans - Up to $450
• Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) - Awards vary based on need.

Berkeley Financial Aid

• Award - Amount per Year
• Alumni Association Scholarships - Up to full tuition
• Ethel C. Townsend Foundation Scholarships - Awards vary
• Achievement Awards - Up to $3,000 based on GPA
• Challenge Program Awards - Up to $1,275
• Howard L. Newhouse Grants - Up to $675 based on need
• Non-Resident Student Grants - Up to $5,000
• Robert V. Maher Access Grants - Up to $675 based on need
• Woodland Park Scholarship - One-third tuition
• Residence Hall Grants - Up to $750
• DECA Scholarships - Up to full tuition 
• FBLA Scholarships - Up to 25 percent of tuition
• International Student Grants - Up to 50 percent of tuition
• WTC Supplemental Scholarship - Up to full tuition
• Berkeley TAP Grant (NY only) - $1,500

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