Useful Links

The Financial Aid Office can be reached by e-mail at finaid@lcsc.edu.  When contacting us through an electronic source, there are a few things to keep in mind: 1) state your question or comment as clearly as possible; 2) include your name, social security number, and telephone number where you can be reached during office hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri); 3) indicate what year and semester your questions pertains to. The office mail is checked daily, and a response will be sent to you within two working days. If you have not received a response in the allotted two days, please feel free to contact us. If there are problems with the e-mail system, the student will be called at the provided phone number.

The "web" has allowed some great information to be readily accessible to you, the student. Here are a few locations we suggest you may want to take a look at:


The U.S. Department of Education:
(http://www.ed.gov) Features an explanation of all types of federal aid, from Pell Grants to Perkins Loans, frequently asked questions, and an on-line FAFSA submissions program.

Crestar Student Loans:
(http://www.student-loans.com) Ranked among the top 5% on the Web by Lcos ponit Survey, this series of home pages has everything from explanation of loan types to advice on filling out the FAFSA. Lots of excellent information.

FastWeb:
(http://www.fastweb.com) Perhaps the most comprehensive scholarship database on the web. Searches for scholarships all over the USA, and beyond.

The Financial Aid Information Page from NASFAA:
(http://www.finaid.org)  This page provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid.

FAFSA on the Web:
(http://www.fafas.ed.gov) Contains a FAFSA that can be filled out and submitted directly over the world wide web. (Computer must be attached to a modem for actual submission.)

Veteran Education Benefits:(http://www.lcsc.edu/admissions/veterans.htm) This link is provided to assist Veterans and their family members with applying for education benefits through the Veterans Administration.

NAFSA:
(http://www.nafsa.org/nafsa/students/funding.html) Association of International Educators provides info on aid sources for international students.

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS): (http://www.nslds.ed.gov) The NSLDS Student Access Web site lets student and parent borrowers track and manage their federal student loans and grants online.  The secured site displays information on your loans and grants, including amounts, outstanding balances and status.