NEXT STEPS AFTER APPLYING TO LIM COLLEGE

YOU’RE PLANNING AN INCREDIBLE FUTURE. BY APPLYING TO LIM COLLEGE, YOU’VE TAKEN A HUGE STEP TOWARD THE ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THAT AWAITS YOU HERE. NOW TAKE THESE NEXT STEPS.

EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON THE BUSINESS OF FASHION

Fashion sense and business sense should go hand in hand. At LIM College, they do— no matter which of the following majors you choose: Fashion Merchandising, International Business, Management, Marketing, or Visual Merchandising. Boost your degree by adding an area of concentration. You’ll graduate prepared to succeed in today’s global workforce.

ROOTED IN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Theory and practice come together immediately at LIM College. You’ll learn about the fashion industry by getting out into it—through studying with prominent industry figures; visiting leading fashion firms; and gaining practical, hands-on experience through internships with top fashion companies. Your internships (yes, you’ll have more than one!) will help you network, explore careers, and build your resume even before you graduate. And LIM College is one of few colleges that offers full-time, for-credit internships.

BOTH BIG AND SMALL

New York City is your campus, yet you’re part of the small community that is LIM College. The big city is balanced by small class sizes—our faculty/student ratio is just 8:1. You’ll feel the interconnectedness on campus even as you’re taking in all that New York City has to offer.

LOCATED AT THE EPICENTER OF FASHION

It only makes sense that if you want to study fashion and business that you do so in the undisputed fashion capital of the world. Our midtown Manhattan campus, with three academic buildings on and around Fifth Avenue, is surrounded by some of the biggest names in fashion, from Barneys to Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci to Chanel, Bloomingdale’s to Bergdorf Goodman, just to name a few. In the city that never sleeps you’ll have ’round-the-clock access to educational opportunities.

LIM COLLEGE PROVIDES A SPECIALIZED EDUCATION THAT IS:

FEEL THE FIT.1

STEP FOOT ON CAMPUS.2

CAN’T MAKE IT TO LIM COLLEGE?

Even if you can’t visit campus, you can explore what it’s like here by:

• Tuning in to an Admissions Webinar: Learn more at www.limcollege.edu/webinar.

• Emailing a LIM College Student: Send your questions to askastudent@limcollege.edu.

• Taking a Virtual Tour: Visit www.limcollege.edu/#virtualtour.

Tips for Applicants

QUICK TIPS FOR APPLICANTS

1) Contact your Admissions Counselor at +1 (800) 677-1323. Schedule an optional interview or just call to learn more about the College.

2) If you haven’t already visited us, or perhaps you want a second (or third) look around, check out our upcoming visit programs: www.limcollege.edu/visit.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Explore our visit programs at limcollege.edu/visit, or call our Admissions Office at +1 (800) 677-1323 ext. 289.

THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER IF LIM COLLEGE IS FOR YOU IS TO

VISIT CAMPUS—ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES, OR MORE. ATTEND AN

OPEN HOUSE, INFORMATION SESSION, TRANSFER SERVICES DAY,

JUNIOR/SOPHOMORE VISIT DAY—OR SCHEDULE A PRIVATE VISIT.

UNDERSTAND THE VALUE.3

WANT TO BECOME A BUYER? A FASHION DIRECTOR? ADVERTISING

MANAGER? FASHION SHOW PRODUCER? WHATEVER YOUR DREAM

JOB, YOUR DEGREE FROM LIM COLLEGE CAN HELP YOU LAND

IT. TAKE THE CLASS OF 2013 FOR EXAMPLE: 87 PERCENT FOUND

EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION. THE REASON?

FROM DAY 1, YOUR EDUCATION IS FOCUSED ON YOUR CAREER

AND OUR WELL-CONNECTED ALUMNI NETWORK WILL BE THERE

TO MENTOR AND GUIDE YOU—AT LIM COLLEGE AND AFTER

YOU GRADUATE.

“ I graduated with job offers from three respected companies in the fashion business. I would not have had these opportunities without the support and guidance I received at LIM College.”

TERESA CASTALDO, ’13

MEDIA OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

LORD & TAYLOR

▲ 41 PERCENT RECEIVED A JOB OFFER AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THEIR SENIOR CO-OP. 97 PERCENT OF OUR GRADUATES FOUND FULL-

TIME, PART-TIME, OR FREELANCE EMPLOYMENT IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. ▼ THE CLASS OF 2013 BOASTED AN EMPLOYMENT RATE OF

87 PERCENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION.

BRIAN PEREZ, ’07 ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL WITH DESIGNER KENNETH COLE87 %

AFFORD YOUR FUTURE.4

LIM College offers a great value by combining a highly competitive tuition with an exceptional private education—one that features dedicated faculty, specialized academic curriculum, and real-world, career-building experiences. We’re also committed to keeping tuition within your reach. In fact, our tuition and fees for 2014-2015 are over 27 percent less than the average for private colleges in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, and over 38 percent less than the average for New England private colleges, according to the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2014.

IT STARTS WITH THE FAFSA

Financing your college education starts by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online starting January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For priority consideration, complete and submit the FAFSA by March 1. The LIM College code is 007466.

IMPORTANT TIPS

• Watch Financial Aid TV: We’ve created videos to help you with the financial aid process. View them at www.limcollege.financialaidtv.com.

• Apply for Scholarships & Grants: Learn more at www.limcollege.edu/scholarships.

• Build Your Financial Literacy: Gain lifelong financial skills. Visit www.saltmoney.org.

BY ATTENDING LIM COLLEGE, YOU’RE MAKING A LIFE-CHANGING

INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF AND IN YOUR FUTURE.

▲ 80 PERCENT OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. STUDENTS RECEIVING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED $6,372

ON AVERAGE IN 2013-2014. AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THEIR AWARDS, INCLUDING ALL LOANS, AVERAGED $21,182.

80%

2014–2015 TUITION & FEES*

On-Campus Student Off-Campus (not living at home) Commuter Student

Tuition $23,650 $23,650

Mandatory Fees* $575 $575

Room $15,850 $0

Total Direct Costs: $40,075 $24,225

*Mandatory fees include a Student Activities Fee and a Technology Fee.

LIM College requires that all full-time students have health insurance coverage and automatically charges $1,826 annually for our 12-month comprehensive student plan. Students with coverage through parents/guardians or who are on their own plan may waive out of the college plan.

LIM SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Scholarships and grants are financial gifts that do not need to be repaid. LIM College awards a variety of scholarships and grants based on academic achievement, financial need, or other criteria, and the federal government offers need-based awards. Scholarships are also available from a wide range of outside sources. Below is a sampling of scholarships and grants offered by LIM College.

LIM College Fashion Scholars Honors Award $7,500 to half tuition Accepted students are selected for the Scholars program. Minimum of 3.5 high school GPA, and 1100 SAT score (critical reading and math combined) and an individual score on each section of 530 or higher.

Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarship $1,500 to $6,500 Minimum B average (3.0 high school GPA), and SAT math and critical reading combined score of 900 or higher.

LIM College Transfer Grant $2,500 to $5,000 Associate degree with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Transfer Academic Achievement Scholarship $1,500 to $3,500 Transfer students with at least 15 approved credits and a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA.

LIM College Grant-in-Aid Awards Combined awards of $500 to $6,000 Tuition and residence grants awarded according to need. File FAFSA by March 1 for priority consideration.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

LIM Fashion Education Foundation Scholarships $750 to $2,500 Varying, awarded according to merit. Some awards also based on financial need.

Example 1 Maria is a freshman from New York State who has high financial need. She is living at home with her parents and commuting to LIM College.

Total annual direct expenses $24,225 (Tuition and fees)

Less Academic Achievement Award $4,500 Grant-in-Aid (need-based) $2,000 New York State TAP Grant $2,500 (Awarded to NY residents only)

Federal Pell Grant $3,800 Federal Student Loan $5,500

Total $18,300

Amount needed to budget/finance $5,925

Maria and her parents can pursue the following options to pay the balance, $5,925:

• LIM Monthly Payment Plan (10 installments) • Federal Parent Loan (PLUS) • Private Alternative Loans

The above figures are based on direct costs only.

Example 2 Brian is a junior who transferred from a college in New Jersey with moderate financial need. He is living at 1760 Third Avenue, LIM College’s residence hall.

Total annual direct expenses $40,075 (Tuition, fees, and housing)

Less Transfer Grant $4,000 Residence Grant (need-based) $2,000 Grant-in-Aid (need-based) $3,500 Federal Student Loan $7,500 Garden State Award $1,000

Total $18,000

Amount needed to budget/finance $22,075

Brian and his parents can pursue the following options to pay the balance, $22,075:

• LIM Monthly Payment Plan (10 installments) • Federal Parent Loan (PLUS) • Private Alternative Loans

Several states sponsor scholarships and grants to attend a college outside your home state. Visit www.finaid.org/otheraid.

REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES

Here’s how two students are paying for their LIM College educational direct cost:

FINANCIAL AID

Indirect costs vary by student, but per-year estimates are about $900 for books and supplies, $1,200–$2,000 annually for transportation, and students living on campus may spend up to $4,000 a year on meal expenses. Lastly, personal expenses average about $1,500 per academic year.

Office of Admissions 12 East 53rd Street

New York, NY 10022 +1 (212) 752-1530 +1 (800) 677-1323

www.limcollege.edu

YEAR ESTABLISHED

1939

TYPE OF COLLEGE

Private, Coeducational

CAMPUS ENROLLMENT

Approximately 1,552 undergraduates and 185 graduate students.

GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

45 U.S. states and 18 countries are represented in our undergraduate population.

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO & CLASS SIZE

LIM College boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 16 students.

CAMPUS SUMMARY

LIM College is housed in three buildings in the heart of Midtown Manhattan:

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THE TOWNHOUSE

12 East 53rd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues

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MAXWELL HALL

216 East 45th Street between Second and Third Avenues

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FIFTH AVENUE

545 Fifth Avenue (enter on East 45th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues)

Approximately 377 LIM College students live in our residence hall on the Upper East Side:

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1760 RESIDENCE HALL

1760 Third Avenue between 97th and 98th Streets

STUDY ABROAD

Trips and exchange programs are offered for credit. Locations include Australia, China, England, France, Italy, Spain, and other countries worldwide.

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

High school students can get an up-close view of some of today’s hottest fashion careers by taking a summer or Saturday class at LIM College.

APPLICATION FEE

$40

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Eighty percent of LIM College students receive some form of financial aid.

TUITION & FEES

$24,225 USD for 2014–2015.

QUICK CODES

SAT number: 2380 ACT number: 4807 FAFSA number: 007466 FICE number: 7466

CONTACT US

For more information, call +1 (800) 677-1323 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 752-1530 ext. 289, or send us an email at admissions@limcollege.edu.

Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/LIMCollege, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @LIMCollege. View our boards at pinterest.com/limcollege, and watch our videos at youtube.com/lim1939.

Located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College prepares students for exciting careers in every aspect of the business of fashion through a unique combination of strong academics and extensive hands-on experience. We offer undergraduate degrees in Fashion Merchandising

(BBA, BPS, AAS, and AOS), International Business (BS), Management (BBA), Marketing (BBA), and Visual Merchandising (BBA). We also offer flexible and industry-oriented MPS graduate programs.

LIM College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000. The Commission is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as an accreditor of degree-granting colleges and universities. LIM College’s undergraduate and MBA degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. LIM College has been authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the following degrees: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Professional Studies. To learn more about LIM College’s degree programs and the outcomes for our graduates (including on-time program completion rates and median loan debt), please visit www.limcollege.edu/consumerinfo. All information is accurate as of December 2014.

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