All applicants who will be enrolled in six hours or more and have a degree or certificate major must complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), except high school and international students. Scholarship applications must be submitted each semester. All required forms should be completed and turned into the Financial Aid Office at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of classes.
2010-2011 Student Financial Assistance/Scholarship Application
ALL BLANKS MUST BE COMPLETED (incomplete applications will not be processed)
Student:
Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code:
County: Birth date:
Home Phone: Cell /Work Phone:
High School: HS Grad/ GED Date:
Major/Program: # of College Hours Completed:
Important: Select the type(s) of assistance for which you are applying. See descriptions below.
(Hold down control-key if selecting more than one option.)
Choose all that Apply Academic Activity County Foundation GED General International JumpStart Special Transfer
Fall 2010 - # of College hrs. enrolled
Spring 2011 - # of College hrs. enrolled
Summer 2011 - # of College hrs enrolled
Approximate family annual income (include all types of income in household) $
Number of family members dependent on above income:
*** Grade point average must be completed for Academic and JumpStart applicants by high school official. ***
(You must print off this form & have school official sign & date if you are applying for Academic or JumpStart scholarships, then return to address above.) GPA: _______ School official's name: __________________________________ Official's title: __________________________________ Date: ______________
(You must print off this form & have school official sign & date if you are applying for Academic or JumpStart
scholarships, then return to address above.)
GPA: _______ School official's name: __________________________________ Official's title: __________________________________ Date: ______________
GPA: _______ School official's name: __________________________________
Official's title: __________________________________ Date: ______________
Please give additional information and/or attach documentation that you feel would be helpful:
To the best of my knowledge the above information is true and correct.
Student initials: Date:
Please note:
THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT REPRESENT A FINANCIAL OFFER BY LABETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. The Financial Aid Office will notify the student as to whether or not the request has been approved.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE END OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EACH SEMESTER, with those received by April 1 for the coming academic year and November 15 for Spring-only receiving preference.
Your signature represents permission for LCC to use your name &/or visual representation in its publications, press releases and notices to donors, should you receive an award. If public school student, signature also represents permission to release grades and attendance data to public school officials.
Complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for a Pell grant at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office for an appointment or if your have any questions.
Scholarships do not cover fees. The fees are $31.00 per credit hour.
All Scholarships are subject to availability of funds.
Scholarships are limited to one Academic Scholarship and one Activity Scholarship per semester.
Assistance/Scholarship Information
Tuition refers only to instate tuition rates - which is $44.00 per credit hour.
Fees are not covered by scholarships - which is $31.00 per credit hour.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
Who may apply: High school seniors may apply for an academic scholarship to be used the coming academic year following high school graduation, with renewal pending performance & availability of funds.
GPA (based on 7 semesters) Amount (up to 16 credit hours)
3.75-4.00 Tuition plus $200 books per semester = Presidential Award
3.50-3.74 Tuition plus $100 books per semester = Dean's Award
3.00-3.49 Tuition plus $50 books per semester = Merit Award
Student must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours by June 15th prior to fall semester and December 15th for Spring semester to validate acceptance. Allied Health students should check with their appropriate director. Students who withdraw to less than 12 credit hours will be ineligible for the next renewal period.
Reapplication (scholarships may be renewed as long as funds are available):
Must submit application by April 1st of Freshmen year.
Must be enrolled in 15 hours for fall semester of Sophomore year by June 15th.
Must maintain required grade point average (cumulative).
JUMPSTART CONCURRENT/DUAL CREDIT ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
High school students who are eligible to enroll may receive assistance w/properly completed Student Financial Assistance/Scholarship Application. Attendance must be approved by a high school official. Fees and books are not covered by LCC.
Students attending Labette County high schools are eligible to receive full tuition up to 16 hours per semester if they meet the required 2.0 GPA.
Cherokee County and Crawford county high school students will receive up to 16 hours of paid tuition per semester, if they meet the required 2.5 GPA requirement.
Students attending high schools in other Kansas counties may receive assistance/scholarship of half tuition for up to 6 hours per semester w/GPA of 2.5 or above including online courses.
ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE
Assistance is awarded per semester or academic year for performance (i.e., baseball, graphic design, wrestling, commercial music, cheerleading, softball, music, volleyball, dance team, basketball, leadership, fine arts, etc.). Criteria & length of scholarship are established by the coaches &/or instructors of each activity.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS*
Many Foundation scholarships from private and corporate donors are available and awarded according to applicant qualifications and funding availability. Early application is encouraged.
GED SCHOLARSHIPS*
Students receiving their GED through the Adult Basic Education program offered by the Student Success Center at Labette Community College are eligible for the GED scholarship. The students will receive up to 12 credit hours of paid tuition if they enroll within 6 months of successfully completing their GED, funds permitting.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE*
Students must meet the following characteristics to be considered for aid, if funds are available: enrolled and have at least an LCC grade point average of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need via FAFSA application. (Full-Time, Part-Time, & Nontraditional Students)
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Awarded to international students (funds permitting) who have and maintain a cumulative LCC GPA of 3.0. The scholarship shall not exceed the instate rate of tuition for 16 hours per semester.
LABETTE COUNTY ASSISTANCE*
Labette County residents who have an accreditied high school diploma or GED are eligible to receive full tuition up to 16 credit hours per semester at LCC, regardless of past LCC academic performance. Reapplication and 2.0 cumulative GPA are necessary for renewal. Some exceptions do apply.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE*
A transfer student: (1) must submit official transcripts from all schools previously attended; (2)has completed a minimum of 12 hours at one other institution of higher education with cumulative 2.5 GPA. Tuition assistance up to 16 semester hours per semester. Renewable if GPA exceeds 2.0 & if funds are available.
*Must complete the FAFSA to be eligible for this scholarship.
***For more information: Call 620-421-6700 x1236 or go to www.labette.edu/stusvcs/finaid/finaid.htm
Rev: 03/09
Rev: 03/02;09/03;03/04;03/05;11/05;03/05;03/06;05/06