Evening Undergraduate and Graduate

Applying For Financial Aid

Evening & Online Program

In order to ensure completion of financial aid award and disbursement of aid in a timely manner, we recommend that all paperwork be completed at least six weeks prior to the start of classes for each term.

For maximum consideration of financial aid, the following steps are required:

  • Be offically accepted for admission to Lakeland College
  • Submit requested financial aid documentation for the 2009-2010 year (includes Fall 2009, Spring 2010, & Summer 2010):

         1.  2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
     
               Be Prepared:

               Complete your 2008 taxes.  You will need to do this. It is best to fill out the FAFSA using your completed      
               taxes. 

               Apply for a PIN. You should apply for a Personal identification number (PIN) online to serve as your        
               electronic signatures on your FAFSA application. Click Here To Apply For a Pin

               FAFSA On The Web Worksheet. Use the 2009-2010 FAFSA On The Web Pre-Application Worksheet to  
               assist you in collecting information for questions asked on the online FAFSA. Click Here    
 
               There are two ways to complete your FAFSA:
 
                    a.  Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov - processing time 1-2 weeks (recommended method) 
                         We encourage you to use complete your FAFSA on the web. 
                         Lakeland College's school code is 003854. 
                         Be sure you and your parents sign your FAFSA. 
                         Print a copy of your completed FAFSA for your records. 

                    b.  Paper version - processing time 2-4 weeks 
                         If on-line access is not available, paper FAFSA's are only available from the U.S. Department of Education by
                             calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
                          Lakeland College's school code is 003854. 
                         Be sure you and your parents sign your FAFSA. 
                         Make a copy of your completed FAFSA for your records. 
                         Mail your FAFSA to the Department of Education. 

                       The last day the federal government will process 2009-2010 FAFSA's is 6/30/2010.

         2.  2009-2010 Evening/Online Financial Aid Application.   

         3.  Any additional information requested.
 

Other criteria:

  • If you receive employee reimbursement, you must complete the Reimbursement Confirmation form EACH term.
  • Each new student must complete a Credit Agreement.
  • A student must maintain good academic standing in order to retain the awarded financial aid.
  • A student cannot be in default on any federal educational loan.
  • A student must have completed Loan Entrance Counseling, if he/she is a first time borrower.  You may click here to complete.

Follow up

  • Once the Department of Education receives and processes your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). This is a record of your FAFSA, review it for accuracy.
  • The SAR will show your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated by the information you provided on your FAFSA. The EFC is the amount determined by the Dept. of Education that your family is expected to contribute to your education for the upcoming year.
  • During the application process, you may be asked to verify the information reported on the FAFSA. We will request the appropriate documentation from you, if necessary.
  • If you have special circumstances, you may submit them in writing to the Financial Aid Office.  Click Here.
  • Once your financial aid file is complete, a final financial aid award will be mailed to you. It indicates the types and amounts of financial aid for which the student is eligible.