Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available to all qualified students. Financial need may be met through a combination of state, federal, and institutional aid. Federal grants are outlined elsewhere in this catalog. Institutional awards and grants are offered in the areas of academics, leadership, athletics, and the fine arts.
The financial aid program assists students with financial need who would otherwise be unable to receive an education. The primary responsibility for paying the student’s education expenses rests with the student and the student’s family, and the university expects both the student and parent(s) to make a realistic contribution to meet these costs; financial aid is a supplement for those students and families who cannot afford the entire cost of a university education.
Financial aid is provided in the form of an award, grant, or loan and/or work funds that will help meet this need. Upon completion of all documentation necessary to establish eligibility, financial assistance will be posted to student's accounts at least once each term.
To be considered for financial assistance, a student applying for need-based aid must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Lindenwood University school code is 002480. Lindenwood does not require students to fill out supplementary fee-based forms to determine eligibility for institutional financial aid.
All students wishing to receive Title IV aid must complet the FAFSA, and must complete any required verification.