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Financial Aid

ATTENTION : ALL STUDENTS
  The 2008- 09 FAFSA should be filed as soon as possible after computing your 2007 tax forms. Remember, to file before May 1st, 2008 for state Grant consideration.

Stop by the FA Office with your questions at your convenience!

 



Applying for financial aid can be a daunting task. The following information can be your guide- let us help make your education affordable. Lakes Region Community College participates in all Federal Title IV Financial Aid Programs which include Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG); Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) formerly: State Incentive Grants; Work-study; Perkins Loans and all Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans) and several alternative loan programs.

We recommend students begin the financial aid application process at their earliest convenience after computing base year income tax information.
Applying for financial aid is a "free" process. Do not delay - act now to save yourself undo concerns as fall approaches. Also, research and apply for the various scholarships we've listed on this website. Some students have been very successful, by simply applying and writing short essays. Take the time, you may be very surprised at how much money you might save!

 Important information for 2008 - 09 FAFSA applicants.

Did you know?

  • you must apply for financial aid EACH academic year;
  • you must be matriculated (formally accepted) into a financial aid eligible program (16 credits or more) to be considered for financial aid;
  • the preferred deadline for applying for financial aid is May 1st;
  • many scholarships and grants are not awarded because students fail to apply for them;
  • you can view a variety of scholarships and grants at this website;
  • ALL matriculated students are eligible for some type of federal aid - grants or loans;
  • Financial Aid is NOT available in time to purchase your books and you must plan accordingly for that expense (emergency book loans are available).