Frequently Asked Questions
Q -- Why does my billing statement not agree with my Financial Plan?
A -- There are several reasons. The Financial Plan reflects ALL forms of aid, but the statement only reflects actual entries received. For example, loan payments are not received until the student is in school.
Q -- Why aren't my loans reflected on the billing statement I received?
A -- Loans are not disbursed by the lender until the semester has begun.
Q -- Where did my $500 admissions deposit go?
A -- The $300 payment is a reservation fee that is held until the student leaves the College. The $200 payment is a room deposit that is applied to the student account as a payment when the account is billed for the upcoming semester.
Q -- Why do I have to pay the Activity Fee and Technology Fee?
A -- The Activity Fee pays for student club and organization activities and events like comedians, bands, etc. The Technology Fee provides technology related services including network access, computer labs, and cable television.
Q -- Why doesn't my work study show up on my statement? It is on my Financial Plan.
A -- Work study is an available aid source and is shown on the Financial Plan, but the funds are paid directly to the student and not applied to the student account.
Q -- Why does my statement only show half of my loan?
A -- Usually loans are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters.
Q -- What is an enrollment deposit?
A -- To serve returning students adequately, the College must know by the spring of each year how many students will return for the upcoming fall. Each resident student should pay a $600 enrollment deposit and each non-resident student should pay a $200 enrollment deposit by February 28. This payment will be applied to the tuition, room, and board charges for the fall and must be repaid each year a student plans to enroll.
Q -- Can I make payments online?
A -- Absolutely. Go to www.lynchburg.edu/payments.
Q -- How do I know which meal plan is right for me?
A -- We often recommend starting out with the 10-meal plan and supplementing with an LC Express Account. The LC Express "Bonus Plan" is recommended ($100 LC express account at a discounted price of only $85).
Q -- What if I run out of meals during the semester?
A -- If you have eaten more than half of your meals by mid-semester, you will receive a letter offering a variety of options.
Q --Does Lynchburg College offer a health insurance plan for its students?
A --All students are expected to have health insurance. While Lynchburg College does not offer or endorse one specific plan, you have a few options to choose from. For example, you could contact your personal insurance representative to purchase an individual policy, or you could contact an insurance company such as Anthem (www.anthem.com) directly to purchase an individual policy. It is important that you select the plan that best fits the needs of your student. Please be diligent in your review to find the best policy for you.