Financial Aid
Student Debt Relief
Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan borrowers. To be eligible, the borrower’s annual income must be below $125,000 (individuals) and $250,000 (married couples/heads of households). If the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t have your income data – or if you don’t know if the U.S. Department of Education has your income data, the Administration will launch a simple application in the coming weeks. Borrowers can view their loan balances, and check their Pell Grant status by logging into their Federal Student Aid account online at studentaid.gov.
Please visit studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/ for the most up-to-date information.
If you want to be notified by the U.S. Department of Education when the application is open, please sign up on the Department of Education subscription page.
Emergency Aid
If you have an unexpected financial emergency and need additional assistance beyond your financial aid award, we strongly encourage and welcome all LCCC students to connect with the Advocacy and Resource Center.
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).
Office Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Important Dates for Financial Aid Recipients
Spring 2023
January 2 – Spring financial aid in the Bookstore begins.
January 30 – Census date – last day to register for spring courses to be considered for the Pell Grant (eligible students only) – includes late-start courses.
February 7 – 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 14 – Deadline to submit Spring SAP Appeals
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.
Eligibility requirements for these benefits have been temporarily expanded to include students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education. 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.
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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.