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To secure your spot in the program, complete the .

Don't leave money on the table! Apply for financial aid. To start this process, complete the to determine your eligibility. Just put the ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ���� school code 007466 on your form and we'll automatically get a copy of your FAFSA.

For more details on the types of financial aid that may be available to you and how to apply for it, visit our financial aid page.

All students must be financially cleared to attend classes. "Financially cleared" means you have either paid your tuition or have plans on record with the Office of Student Financial Services that demonstrate you will have the funds in place to pay your tuition (that can be through a combination of grants, loans, scholarships, a payment plan, etc.).

Shortly after you receive an admissions decision, you will receive an email with login instructions to access your ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ���� email. 

Be sure to check your LIM email account regularly for important updates about Orientation, registration, and more.

If you need help with your email account, contact LIM's IT Help Desk at 646-218-2190 or by email at itsupport@limcollege.edu. 

All incoming students must be financially cleared by the Office of Student Financial Services before you can attend class.

Financial clearance requires that 100% of your first semester tuition and fees be paid or covered with confirmed financial aid funds and/or third-party payments (i.e., 529 plan funds, GI Bill® Veteran’s Benefits, etc.).

Options for payment to ensure financial clearance:

1. Financial Aid: Please review all financial aid awards in our NetPartner portal. If you are accepting your entire package as is, you do not need to do anything further. If you would like to decline the entire package or parts of your package, please log on to the NetPartner portal; in the award module, using the drop-down box, indicate the award(s) you are declining or decreasing. All accepted, approved, and confirmed financial aid funds for the semester will be applied as anticipated credit toward your charges.

Please note, all required financial aid documents must be completed in order for the Office of Student Financial Services to apply anticipated aid to your account. Additionally, all credit-based loans must be fully credit-approved, and all required documents for disbursement must be submitted.

Complete a on the (MPN and online Loan Entrance Counseling, which are both required for all students borrowing Direct Loans.

Parents borrowing a Federal PLUS Loan should visit the same  to apply for the loan and complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN Loan Agreement).

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2. Monthly Installments: Online students and parents can make monthly payments through Nelnet Business Solutions.

You can get more information on setting up a monthly payment plan or making a one-time payment through

Contact the Office of Student Financial Services at SFS@limcollege.edu or 212-310-0689. Visit the FAQs or answers to common questions.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at .

To ensure the success of all LIM students, we ask that all students show they are ready for college-level math and English courses in one of two ways:

1. Submit SAT/ACT/AP scores or college transcripts with completed math/English coursework

   OR

2.  Complete placement test(s)

To access the exams, log in to MyLIM and choose the “Canvas” icon underneath Launchpad.

If you plan to submit SAT/ACT/AP scores, or prior college coursework, please notify the admissions team at LIMOnline@limcollege.edu. 

Otherwise, based on your academic records, we may recommend the writing and the math placement tests.

It’s important to understand how your previous coursework has transferred to ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ����. Please to review your Final Credit Evaluation for more details on how each of your courses has been evaluated. Sonis is our official student information system, so make sure Sonis reflects the credits shown on your Transfer Credit Evaluation Sheet. If you have any questions regarding your Final Credit Evaluation, please contact transferservices@limcollege.edu for further assistance.

Transfer credits are awarded based on official transcripts. Once you complete your last semester, please be sure to have your final official transcript(s) sent to the Office of Admissions at LIMonline@limcollege.edu. 

Check your evaluation for notes regarding missing items and/or important advising memos. It is also important to verify that all colleges attended, and all semesters in which you completed coursework are reflected on your evaluation.

Students may appeal a transfer credit decision by emailing course syllabi to transferservices@limcollege.edu 

First-Year Students: ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ���� must receive your official final high school transcript after you have graduated AND must clearly indicate your graduation date. New York State Law requires that you submit proof of high school graduation in order to sit in our classes. If you cannot obtain your final high school transcript, you can submit your official diploma. We also need all official final transcripts for any college/university classes you have taken or are now taking.

Transfer Students: You must submit all your official college/university transcripts to the Office of Admissions to receive transfer credit for the courses you’ve taken.

NOTE: We cannot accept photocopies. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institution(s); a transcript submitted by you (the student) is not considered official. Students will not be eligible for course registration until official transcripts, from all colleges attended, are received.

Official transcripts should be requested from your high school (with proof of graduation) and any past colleges you attended, even if you did not graduate.

Ways to request and submit your official transcripts

• Electronic Option 1: Parchment

  • Request Transcripts via

• Electronic Option 2: Email

  • Call your school's Registrar's Office and request that they send your official transcripts via email to us

  • Email transcripts to: LIM Admissions Operations at: limadmissionsoperations@limcollege.edu 

• By Mail

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216 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017

All undergraduate students will receive a welcome email from a member of our Academic Advising team regarding course registration steps. All students will have an initial call/meeting with Academic Advising to review your course schedule, classes, etc.

Transfer students: Official transcripts from all the colleges you previously attended must be received to be eligible for course registration.

Safety is a top priority at ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ����. In order to keep the College community secure, all students visiting campus must carry their College-issued ID card at all times.

Photo ID cards will be mailed within four to six weeks of submission to the mailing address used to submit your ���Ҵ�ý���߹ۿ���� application. 

Email your photo to: OnlinePhotoID@limcollege.edu 

Guidelines for an acceptable photo:

· Photo must be an attachment, saved as your full name and date of birth Example: Joseph Student_9.4.01.

· You can scan a school photo or passport picture or take a new picture with your phone or a digital camera.

· Photo must be one of the following file formats: .jpg, .gif, .png.

· Photo must be 325 X 390 pixels (minimum).

· Photo must be properly focused and should not appear grainy or pixelated. Nothing should block or obscure your face (e.g., hands, sunglasses, shadow, glare, etc.).

To use Canvas, our learning management system, and other technologies you’ll need access to the following:

1. Desktop or laptop 

• Minimum 16GB of RAM; 32 GB using graphic applications recommended 
• Intel Core i7 / AMD A7 or better processor 
• Minimum 256 GB hard drive; 512 GB or more recommended

2. Operating Systems 

• Windows 11 and newer 
• Mac OS 14.0 (Sonoma) or newer 

3. Broadband Internet Connect 

• Minimum 6Mbps 

4. Updated browsers

• You should always use the most current version of a preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available. 

5. Microphone | Camera

• Required if laptop or desktop computer does not have an existing microphone (“speak”) and / or speakers (“listen”)

Check out our Technology Requirements handout for more information on basic computer specifications.

NOTE: While you can access Canvas (our learning management system) on a mobile device (tablet/phone), you must have access to a desktop or laptop for major projects. 

As a first step in your experience as an LIM student, we require you to attend our New Student Orientation event! 

In addition to hearing from Admissions and Enrollment, you'll learn about key aspects of online student life at LIM, such as: 

• Our academic processes and specialized support for our online students. How to use Canvas, our digital platform for online courses. 
• Collaborating with our Career and Internship Services team. 
• Reviewing curricular requirements, whether you're pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or master's with us. 
• And other fun tips about Student Life involvement! 

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