Step 2: Access Financial Aid Information and Applications
Before you can get need-based Financial Aid, you need to fill out the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Gather up your tax forms and other income support documents and apply for the FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid. LCC's federal school code is 003782.
Next, fill out the 2008-09 Personal Data Sheet and you're on your way.
Types of Financial Aid
- Scholarships
It's not as hard as you might think to get scholarships. LCC awards more than $300,000 in scholarships each year. They're based on many different criteria, so don't assume you don't qualify. Scholarship Applications
- Grants
Several different types of federal and state grants available to students.
- Work-Study
Get a job on or off campus and receive a regular paycheck. Jobs are listed on HireConnections.
- Loans
Loans should be your last resort for financial aid, but if you need a student loan, we can help you apply.
- Hope Tax Credit
Write off your education expenses on your taxes. We'll send you the expense statement you need. Get more information about the Hope Tax Credit.
- Veterans Benefits
Resident veterans who served in a combat zone and those who provided direct assistance to veterans in a combat zone may qualify for special tuition rates and other help.
- Worker Retraining
Unemployed and underemployed workers, as well as displaced homemakers, are eligible for special funding and other aid. Learn more about Worker Retraining.
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