Financial Aid Office

Contact Us

Elizabeth Lowe Whitfield Building
Phone: 270-384-8022
Fax: 270-384-8503
E-mail: financialaid@lindsey.edu
Access your financial aid account: Banner Web

Financial Aid Staff

Hours Of Operation

(All Times Central)

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Summer)

Saturday, Sunday
Closed

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Financial Services

We are committed to assisting students in funding their college education through financial aid such as scholarships, grants, loans and federal work-study programs. In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. The priority deadline is October 31 of each year.

PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR FAFSA

Exploring Financial Aid Options

Types of Aid

Sources of Aid

Forms

Secure Document Uploader

Secure Document Upload Form

Securely upload documents for viewing by the Financial Aid department that may contain personally identifying information or other sensitive information.

Tax Return Transcript Verification

Federal Tax Returns are not an acceptable form of documentation for students who are selected for verification. You must provide an IRS Tax Return Transcript or complete the IRS Data Retrieval process.

Tax Return Transcript

Obtain an official copy of your Tax Return Transcript by one of these three methods:
Visit www.irs.gov and follow the instructions. Call 1-800-908-9946 and follow the voice prompts. OR complete and mail a 4506T-EZ or 4506-T form to the IRS.

You must wait at least two weeks after electronically filing your tax return before requesting a Tax Return Transcript.

General Forms

IRS: Request a Free Tax Transcript
Use this form to request a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS.

Special Circumstances Form
Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you are requesting a Special Circumstance Form.

Unusual Circumstance Form
Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you are requesting an Unusual Circumstance Form.

FERPA Authorization Form
If the student has forgotten their PIN, they will need to contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@lindsey.edu or Student Accounts at businessoffice@lindsey.edu using their LWU Email Account.

Direct Loan and TEACH Grant Cancellation Form
If you choose to cancel all or part of your Direct Loan and/or TEACH Grant, please complete this form and return it to Student Financial Services. You have a right to cancel all or a portion of the disbursed amount if you notify Student Financial Services in writing within 30 days of your disbursement date. To view the disbursement date and the amount disbursed, navigate to the Student Account page on RaiderPortal at https://portal.lindsey.edu/utilities/students/studentAccount/ and click “View Invoice Details”.

Direct Loan Increase Form
This form is used to increase direct loan amounts. A review will be conducted before an increase can be determined based on remaining eligibility. Please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Work Study Forms

Federal and state programs provide part-time employment opportunities for students who need financial assistance. Employment in the College’s Federal Work-Study program takes place mostly on campus and is based on need.

You will need to present your original Social Security card OR birth certificate AND driver’s license before you can begin work in the Federal Work-Study program.

Federal Work Study Application

You have the option to submit online.

Federal Work Study Check Disbursement Form

You have the option to submit online.

Federal Work Study Handbook

I-9 Form

K-4 Form

W-4 Form

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator is not an application for financial aid, it is designed only to provide an estimate of your financial aid eligibility. This questionnaire is not appropriate for determining eligibility for international students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

You must complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

It is FREE to complete and submit the FAFSA.

What is the deadline to apply for financial aid?

The priority deadline for Kentucky Residents to receive a Kentucky Tuition Grant and College Access Program Grant is October 31.

What is a FSA ID?

An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Your FSA ID is used to sign legally binding documents electronically. It has the same legal status as a written signature. Don’t give your FSA ID to anyone-not even to someone helping you fill out the FAFSA. Sharing your FSA ID could put you at risk of identity theft.

Parents of dependent students must have their own FSA ID to sign the child’s FAFSA electronically. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique e-mail address.

Why can't I use my Federal Student Aid PIN?

The FSA ID replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN. If you already have a PIN, you can link your information to your new FSA ID by entering your PIN while registering for your FSA ID. (This will save you time when registering for your FSA ID.) However, a PIN is not required to create an FSA ID.

My parents don't support me financially. Can I apply as an independent student?

To be considered independent for financial aid purposes, you must meet one of the following criteria:

You must turn 24 before January 1 of the academic year that you are applying for.
Be a Graduate/Professional student.
Be married.
Have children who receive more than half of their support from you.
Have dependents (other than your children/spouse) that live with you and receive more than half of their support from you.
At any time since the age 13, were you an orphan or ward/dependent of the court.
Be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
You are or were an emancipated minor as determined by a court in your state of legal residence.
You are or were in legal guardianship as determined by a court in your state of legal residence.
Your high school determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless in the year before you are applying for financial aid.
A director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless in the year before you are applying for financial aid.
A director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or was self-supporting and at risk of being homeless in the year before you are applying for financial aid.

If you do not meet any of the criteria listed above, but can document extreme family circumstances that prevent you from obtaining your parents information/support, you may file for a Dependency Override with the Financial Aid Office for a possible reevaluation of your status.

My parents are divorced. Whose information do I need to use?

You should use the parent who provides the most support for you. Please keep in mind that if your parent is remarried, you must also include your stepparent’s financial information on your FAFSA.

Can I receive financial aid from more than one institution at the same time?

No. You can only receive financial aid from one institution at a time.

Do I have to reapply for financial aid every year?

Yes, you must complete the FAFSA every year.

How many hours do I need to take to be a full time undergraduate student?

12 hours per term is considered full-time.

What does verification mean?

Verification is the confirmation through documentation that the information provided on a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is correct. The federal government requires colleges and universities to verify or confirm the data reported by students and their parent(s) on the FAFSA.

When do I have to start paying on my student loans?

Direct loans have a grace period of six months. You must start paying on your direct student loans six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time status.

How do I know how much I have borrowed in student loans? To whom do I make my loan payments?

Information on your federal loan debt, such as loan holder information, which program you borrowed from, and how much you have borrowed is available at https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans.

What if my financial situation isn't an accurate reflection of my ability to pay for college?

Students may contact the Financial Aid office and request the Special Circumstances(previously referred to as Professional Judgements) or Unusual Circumstances (previously referred to as Dependcy Override) form. The appeals will be evaluated once all documentation is submitted.