Helpful Timeline and Online Resources
September 1
Submit an LC
Early Scholarship and
Financial Estimator
January 1
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is
available: www.fafsa.ed.gov
LC's school code: 003720
Request PIN for electronic
signature on the FAFSA
www.pin.ed.gov
February 1
Apply for outside
scholarships
www.fastweb.com
March 1
Preferred filing deadline
for the FAFSA
May 1
Reservation and contingency
deposit deadline
July 31
Virginia Tuition Assistance
Grant Deadline
(application for Virginia
residence only)
www.schev.edu/Students/
forms/tagapp.pdf
Other Resources:
www.studentaid.org
www.finaid.org
www.ed.gov
www.nasfaa.org/
annualpubs/PS529Chart.pdf
Academic Scholarship Consideration
All traditional, full-time freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for academic scholarships and awards once they are granted admission to Lynchburg College.
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
This non-need-based state grant is available to all Virginia residents who attend a private college full time in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is estimated at $3,200 for the 2008-2009 academic year. A Virginia resident who will be attending Lynchburg College as a full-time student should complete a VTAG application prior to the July 31, 2008 deadline.
Application forms may be requested from the Lynchburg College Office of Financial Aid.
or
Download a copy of the VTAG application here (PDF)
State programs for non-Virginia residents are available to students whose home states provide grants for resident to attend college. Some states that offer portable need-based grants are Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Please check with your local state agency.
Other Forms of Financial Aid
Students wishing to apply for other forms of financial aid based on need must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1, 2008 and no later than June 30, 2008.
LC's school code is 003720.
FAFSA forms are available in high school guidance offices or may be requested from the Lynchburg College Office of Financial Aid. They can be reached at 1-800-426-8101 ext 8228 or e-mail a staff member.
The FAFSA is also available and may be completed on-line at the following web site: http://fafsa.ed.gov/