Applying for Aid

To receive financial aid as you continue your LMU education, you must apply for financial aid each year you are at LMU. Financial Aid recommends applying for aid as soon as possible.  It is important to review the deadlines for application for the coming year. Federal, state and several forms of institutional funding rely on you completing the application process as stated below by the given deadlines. Be sure to complete them on time to prevent any delay in awarding and/or loss of aid eligibility.

General Eligibility for Financial Aid and FAFSA

All need-based financial aid awards and many other aid awards are determined in whole or in part by the information submitted as part of a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about completing your FAFSA and financial aid eligibility at LMU, please review the information linked below:

Aid Eligibility and FAFSA

All need-based financial aid and most other aid awards are determined in whole or in part by the information submitted within a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Students can submit their FAFSA and apply for financial aid at LMU even prior to applying for admission to LMU, and LMU Financial Aid recommends applying for aid as soon as possible.

To learn more about completing your FAFSA and financial aid eligibility at LMU, please review the information linked to below:

Getting Started

During different times of the year, current students may find that multiple applications are available at the same time. We have separated the different academic years below to assist you. Please follow the links below that correspond to the term you will be applying to for financial aid at LMU.

  • LMU Summer Financial Aid is available to eligible students enrolled in Summer Sessions, including newly admitted students. If you plan to attend the Summer Session and would like to be considered for summer aid, complete the Summer Financial Aid Application and submit it to the financial aid office.

    Click on the summer link below for detailed information and application instructions. 

     

     Summer 2024 Financial Aid

     

  • To receive financial aid as you continue your LMU education, you must apply for financial aid each year you are at LMU. It is important to review the deadlines for application for the coming year.

    Applying for Aid: 2024-2025

    Current students continuing in Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 who wish to be considered for financial aid awards are required to complete the following steps:

    Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    • LMU's Federal School Code: 001234
    • We encourage you to complete a 2024-2025 FAFSA beginning on January 1, 2024 but no later than June 30, 2025, at studentaid.gov

    In order to electronically sign your form, you and a parent will need an FSA ID.

    Step 2: Check your requirements in your PROWL account within MyLMU regularly, completing additional steps if requested

    If any additional information or documentation is required to complete your financial aid application, LMU Financial Aid will notify you via PROWL. Submit all requested documents quickly to avoid any delay in awarding and/or loss of aid eligibility.