Financial Aid

Student Financial Aid Contact Information

Bass Library, First Floor
(440) 366-4034
Fax:  (440) 366-4634
Finaid@lorainccc.edu

By Mail
1005 N Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035

Live Chat
Monday and Tuesday 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Office Hours

Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Financial aid and scholarships at LCCC are administered by the Student Financial Aid Office. For tuition and fees, billing, and student account information, please visit Student Accounts (ie. Bursar’s Office).

Important Dates for Financial Aid Recipients

Fall 2023

August 1 – Fall financial aid in the Bookstore begins for students not enrolled in summer.
August 7 – Fall financial aid in the Bookstore begins for all students.
September 11 – Census date – last day to register for fall courses to be considered for the Pell Grant (eligible students only) – includes late-start courses.
September 18 – Last day to use fall financial aid in bookstore (until refunds/disbursement).
September 21 – First disbursement of fall financial aid starts.
TBD – Student Accounts Office fall refund processing begins.
December 1 – Deadline to submit fall SAP Appeals.
December 17 – Deadline to clear fall Off Plan Checklists.

Spring 2024

January 2 – Spring financial aid in the Bookstore begins.
January 29 – Census date – last day to register for spring courses to be considered for the Pell Grant (eligible students only) – includes late-start courses.
February 5 – Last day to use spring financial aid in bookstore (until refunds/disbursement).
February 8 – First disbursement of spring financial aid starts.
TBD – Student Accounts Office spring refund processing begins.
April 19 – Deadline to submit Spring SAP Appeals.
May 10 – Deadline to clear summer Off Plan Checklists.

Food Assistance – SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

Find out if you meet the new criteria to receive SNAP benefits.

University Students Attending LCCC

We can streamline the process and help you get started. 

Always Check Your MyCampus Account

The Department of Education often requires additional documentation from some students. All requests will be shown on your “To Do” list.  It is very important that you continue to check your MyCampus and LCCC email accounts often – throughout the year – for information and instructions.    

Computer Purchases with Financial Aid

If you need to purchase a computer, you may be able to use financial aid. Please reach out to Student Financial Aid at finaid@lorainccc.edu for a review of your current financial aid availability. You may need to request a federal student loan to access funds for your computer purchase. If you have used all of your financial aid eligibility for the year, your Student Financial Aid representative will advise you to complete a Cost of Attendance Increase Request Form. Student Financial Aid will make a connection to additional resources on campus if a student’s eligibility for financial aid cannot be used for the purchase of a laptop. It is LCCC’s commitment that any student who needs access to technology during this time can receive assistance.

Financial Aid-Related Scams Using COVID to Target Students Scammers are taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic in attempts to obtain students’ financial and personal information, in some instances posing as financial aid offices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning notifying students that suspicious emails claiming to be from the “Financial Department” at their respective institutions are advertising how to receive the economic stimulus check.