Application Procedures

Before you can be considered for financial aid, you must be admitted to LBCC (even if you are attending less than full time). See the Admissions section of this catalog for more information.

You may apply for aid at any time throughout the year; however, financial aid funds are limited. If you apply after February 1, you may find that some programs no longer have funds. If you are applying for a federal or state grant, a work program or loan, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application form. LBCC uses the FAFSA to determine the amount a family and student can contribute to the cost of a college education. The use of this federally approved aid application assures every applicant fair and consistent treatment. Application forms are available on the Internet at www.fafsa.gov.

You, the applicant, must complete the application form and submit it to the FAFSA Central Processor, who forwards the information to the schools listed on the application. No processing fee is charged. We strongly recommend your FAFSA be submitted and all outstanding requirements completed by the Priority Deadlines published at www.linnbenton.edu/financial-aid.

After LBCC receives the FAFSA data electronically from the Central Processor, our financial aid staff will begin determining your eligibility for aid. See LBCC’s Financial Aid Process at www.linnbenton.edu/financial aid. They may require additional information such as proof of independence, tax return transcripts or information regarding aid received at other institutions. You will be notified by email (personal email and later LBCC-assigned email) concerning your eligibility. Allow 10 to 12 weeks from submission of all required documents for the entire process from application to award. You may track your progress through your WebRunner student account.