Aerospace Systems Technology

The faculty in the Aerospace Systems Technology Program are dedicated to providing students with an understanding of the nature, functions, structures and procedures of the air transportation industry from the perspective of the use of technology in providing safe, efficient, economical transportation. Students will develop the ability to work on multiple complex problems in a collaborative environment developing skills to formulate technological solutions, working alone and in teams.

Within the Dowling College environment, the students are provided a comprehensive liberal education from selected courses in the School of Arts and Sciences.

In addition, those who desire to become pilots will receive additional ground and flight training leading to FAA certificates and ratings, by registering for the Professional Pilot Minor. Those who desire to become Federal air traffic controllers will receive training in preparation for the FAA Air Traffic Control school.

Fulbright Scholar Program

“International education exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that nations can learn to live in peace”. J. William Fulbright

The Fulbright Scholar Program – administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars – offers fellowships to U.S. and foreign scholars to lecture and/or conduct research abroad.

The traditional Fulbright Scholar Program sends 800 U.S. faculty and professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

For more information, please contact Ann-Margaret J. Nastasi at 631-244-5097 or via e-mail to international@dowling.edu.

There are numerous sources of financial aid available to help students fulfill their goal of earning a degree from Dowling College. More than three out of every four Dowling students receive some form of financial aid to cover all or part of their educational costs. Many of our students do borrow loans to help cover these educational costs.

Dowling College has a rich tradition of bringing a high-quality education within the financial reach of all our students. We hope the information provided here will be a valuable resource for you. We wish you the best of luck in preparing for and completing your college education!

For many students, financial aid can greatly affect their decision about whether or not to attend college or which institution to attend. Because of its importance, the decision to apply for financial aid, as well as which financial aid programs to accept, should be made only with a complete understanding of the process, requirements, benefits and responsibilities.

A Quality Education Made Affordable

Dowling College offers a quality educational experience with the benefit of making your education affordable. Our mission is to provide students and their families with the financial aid resources necessary to achieve their academic goals. Our professional Financial Aid Associates will meet with you to review your specific needs and help you identify financing options available through institutional, federal, state, and private sources and guide you through the application procedures.  At Dowling, our tradition has always been to bring a high-quality education within the financial reach of all students.

Academic Scholarships

Dowling College offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and campus employment to help students fund their education. We automatically review all freshman applicants for any institutional aid they might be eligible for. SAT scores are not considered when awarding scholarships.

Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, loan, or part-time employment offered for the express purpose of helping a student pay education-related expenses. Such aid is usually provided by federal, state, institutional or private agencies. If you qualify, you may be offered a combination of these types of aid, depending on your financial need and the funds available.

Who Should Apply for Aid?
The only way to tell if you are eligible to receive aid is to apply for it. Many factors are taken into account when awarding aid. Therefore, everyone who needs financial assistance to attend college should apply.

You may only be interested in part-time work, a scholarship or a federal student loan. All of these are considered financial aid. Currently, more than 3 out of every 4 students at Dowling College receive some form of financial assistance.

Who is Eligible to Apply?
Eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs at Dowling College are listed here. Some programs will list additional eligibility requirements.

You must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident alien
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, at least halftime, in a degree program
• Make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree
• Register with the Selective Service Administration, if required to do so
• Not be in default on a loan or owe a repayment on a previous financial aid award received at Dowling College or any other institution
• Establish financial need by submitting a completed FAFSA to the U.S. Dept. of Ed. at www.FAFSA.ed.gov

  Transfer Students:

  At the time of admission to the College, a transfer student‘s transcript will be evaluated and a special Core Program developed for that student. The resulting personalized requirements will provide a general education program that meets the College‘s goals for the transfer student as they relate to the five areas of the Core curriculum. This will include a Senior Seminar and whatever Core courses are required to meet the core curriculum goals.

  First Year Experience Program

  All freshmen (i.e., students admitted with fewer than thirty college credits) are required to complete a three-credit First Year Experience (FYE) content-based course. Topics are offered in a wide range of subject areas. The course provides academic guidance helping students make the transition from high school to college.

  The program encourages students to develop reading, writing, and research skills.

  The course enhances the benefits of a liberal arts education by preparing students to become critical thinkers.

We are delighted that you have chosen to continue your education at Dowling College. If you are accepted, you will be joining international students from more than 40 countries.  Here, you will find friends, colleagues and professors with connections not only in the USA but all over the world, helping you open doors to the future you are dreaming about.

With New York easily accessible by car, train or bus, you will soon discover that you can enjoy the advantages of this world class, culturally vibrant city while living and studying in the suburbs of Long Island with its many recreational areas, including world-famous beaches and major shopping malls. You will also find that our campus is safe and its riverside location is stunning – see the photos on our home page www.dowling.edu.

Dowling College is committed to you. With our wide range of majors and minors, our small class sizes and our individual academic faculty advisers, we have created an environment for you to attain your full academic potential while developing close and lasting relationships.