Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To be considered for financial aid, you will need to complete the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You ay complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure LECOM is the college listed to receive the FAFSA data in Step 6 of the FAFSA. The Federal School Code for LECOM is G30908.

After your FAFSA is processed, your Student Aid Report (SAR) will be available for review and/or corrections online at www.fafsa.gov. The information will be received electronically by the LECOM Office of Financial Aid.

Other Required Documents

All students are required to complete and submit the Authorization and Consent Form. In addition, if your FAFSA is selected for verification, the following forms are required:

• 2011-2012 Independent Student Verification Worksheet Form
• A signed copy of your 2010 Federal Income Tax Return with all schedules, forms and W2s attached (if you filed a federal income tax return).

Additional documentation may be requested depending upon individual circumstances.

All required documents will be available from the LECOM Office of Financial Aid after January 1, 2011, and will be mailed or e-mailed to all students who have confirmed their acceptance.

Application Deadlines

Applications for financial aid will be processed as students are accepted. Students who have confirmed their acceptance are e-mailed or mailed application materials and instructions. Requests for financial aid will not be processed until all required forms are on file in the LECOM Office of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Awards

Once all of the requested information is received by the Office of Financial Aid, a student's eligibility for financial aid will be determined. A student's Financial Aid Award Letter will posted to the LECOM Student Portal at https://portal.lecom.edu or will be mailed to the student. The Financial Aid Award Letter details student eligibility for financial aid and includes loan application instructions. To apply for the Federal Direct and Graduate PLUS loans, go to http://Studentloans.gov.

Financial aid award amounts are estimated based on information provided by you. If the information provided is incorrect, your loan eligibility may need to be adjusted. If you receive any outside awards, you will need to notify the LECOM Office of Financial Aid. Your financial aid may need to be adjusted. Continued eligibility for educational loans is contingent upon your making satisfactory academic progress. Refer to the LECOM Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for more information regarding satisfactory academic progress.