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Long Island Business Institute Closure Information

The Board of Directors of the Long Island Business Institute (LIBI) determined to close the institution effective January 27, 2024.Ìý

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Transcripts

Five Towns College will serve as the custodian of academic records for Long Island Business Institute.Ìý Transcript requests should be directed to:

Email: registrar@ftc.edu or Phone: 631-656-2144

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Teach-out Agreements and Transfer Opportunities

Long Island Business Institute established teach-out agreements with Empire State University, SUNY and Five Towns College.Ìý Students enrolled in programs at Long Island Business Institute at the time of closure wishing to continue their studies should contact the institution noted below according to the program of studies.

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Accounting, Business Management, Hospitality Management, Office Technology, and Office Technology (medical office):

Empire State University, SUNY

Linda Buncom

linda.buncom@sunyempire.edu.

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Court Reporting:

Five Towns College

Dr. David Volpe

David.volpe@ftc.edu

631-656-3174

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Accreditation

Long Island Business Institute was accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) through January 27, 2024.Ìý Questions pertaining to accreditation should be directed to that agency.Ìý

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Other Resources

  • TAP and other New York financial aid programs are administered by the Viva88Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).Ìý
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  • Questions aboutÌýU.S. Federal financial aid programsÌýshould be directed to the Federal Student Aid office:
    • Federal Student Aid website:Ìý
    • Telephone: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
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  • U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Website: Has Your School Closed? Here’s What to Do, go toÌý
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  • Questions about theÌýStudent and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response CenterÌýshould be directed to that office: