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To assist qualified degree-seeking students with meeting the cost of education, Lehigh Carbon Community College administers various federal, state and institutional financial aid funds. Grants, which do not require repayment, as well as loans and student employment programs, are available through the Office of Financial Aid. Financial aid is intended to supplement the financial resources of the student and the student's family.
To be eligible for financial aid, the student must:
- be enrolled as a matriculated student in an eligible program of study, i.e. seeking a degree/certificate,
- be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen,
- have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or show the ability to benefit via approved exams,
- not be in default on any Title IV loan or owe repayment on any Title IV grant or loan,
- not exceed annual or aggregate loan limits in Title IV programs,
- agree to use any Title IV aid received solely for educational purposes,
- not be a prisoner in a state or federal facility,
- be registered with Selective Service if required to register,
- have a valid Social Security number,
- maintain satisfactory academic progress.
In order to qualify for financial aid, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by logging on to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply for a federal PIN number to serve as your E-signature at
www.pin.ed.gov. (parents and dependent students should also apply for a PIN number).
Students should have the 2008-2009 FAFSA completed by May 1 for attendance during the Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009 terms, by November 1 for attendance during the 2009 Spring term, and by March 1 for attendance during the Summer 2009 term to assure funding is in place before the beginning of the semester. Students must reapply each year for financial assistance.
Students will receive the results of the FAFSA in the form of a Student Aid Report. The Student Aid Report is a recap of the information submitted on the original FAFSA form. Read the comments found on page 1 of the Student Aid Report carefully. If your application has been selected for verification, it will be noted on Page 1 of the Student Aid Report.
Students who are randomly selected for verification by the federal processor are required to provide the previous calendar year's income tax forms, all schedules, and W-2 forms along with a verification form to the Office of Financial Aid before awards can be finalized.
Applicants will be contacted throughout the spring and summer regarding financial aid eligibility. All awards are determined and finalized by the Office of Financial Aid. Students will be mailed an Award Offer indicating what fund types they have been awarded and in what amounts. Students should be aware that student employment awards are not deducted from the tuition bill. The student will receive a paycheck for the hours worked after the submission of time sheets. All other forms of financial aid will appear as a credit on the student's invoice. Students must return the Award Offer within five days of the receipt of the letter to confirm acceptance of awards.
Administration Building, Room 124Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ph: 610-799-1133
Fax: 610- 799-1798
finaid@lcccmail.org