All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships as part of the admission process; no separate application is necessary for merit scholarships. Students seeking admission for the Fall 2021 term who wish to be considered for additional need-based financial aid awards must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- LMU's Federal School Code: 001234
- Students must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- In order to electronically sign your FAFSA, you will need an FSA ID. Create an FSA ID
- To ensure that you receive timely notification of your LMU financial aid award, complete your FAFSA by the priority deadline applicable to your admission period:
Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines Based on Admission Status for First-Year Students:
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November 15, 2020 |
late December 2020 |
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January 15, 2021 |
early February 2021 |
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February 1, 2021 |
early April 2021 |
First-year students applying under Early Decision
- FAFSA filing deadline: November 15, 2020
- Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: late December 2020
First-year students applying under Early Action
- FAFSA filing deadline: January 15, 2021
- Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: early February 2021
First-year students applying under Regular Decision
- FASFA deadline: February 1, 2021
- Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: early April 2021
The FAFSA can be filed at any time up until February 1, 2021, for consideration for LMU need-based financial aid awards. Earlier notification of scholarship and financial aid awards requires meeting the earlier FAFSA filing dates. Early Decision applicants seeking LMU need-based financial aid must file the FAFSA by November 15, 2020.
Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines Based on Admission Status for Transfer Students:
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February 1, 2021 |
The first batch of awards will be released in early April 2021. Beginning in mid-April 2021, awards will be released within two weeks after a student is admitted to the university. |
Step 2: California Residents ONLY - Complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
The Cal Grant is awarded annually for applicants who qualify.
Freshman Applicants:
- Submit the 2021-2022 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 2, 2021 deadline. Most California high schools are required to automatically submit the GPA Verification form for their students, but it is your responsibility to confirm the GPA Verification filing process at your school.
- If your school does not automatically submit the GPA Verification Form, please follow these steps:
- Download the 2021-2022 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website. Fill out the student portion of the form and sign it. Ask the registrar at the school you currently attend or most recently attended to complete the form.
- Make a copy for your records and mail the original to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
- If your school does not automatically submit the GPA Verification Form, please follow these steps:
- In addition to the GPA Verification form, students must also complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA by March 2, 2021. Note that LMU's priority FAFSA deadline for all first-year applicants is February 1, 2021. All applicants should complete their FAFSA by February 1, 2021, to ensure full consideration for all institutional, federal, and state need-based aid. Completing the FAFSA by March 2, 2021, meets the Cal Grant eligibility deadline, but students completing after February 1, 2021, may not be eligible for LMU need-based awards.
Transfer Applicants:
- If you were previously enrolled at a California Community College, submit your Community College Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by March 2, 2021.
- Complete the Transfer Entitlement Certification Form (G-6) and submit it to CSAC by March 2, 2021. (Check CSAC's website for availability)
- Submit an Official Copy of your High School Transcripts to LMU's Admissions Office.
- If any additional information or documentation is required to complete your financial aid application, the Financial Aid Office will notify you or your parent(s) via PROWL.
- Submission of all requested documents and forms within 10 days of them being requested via PROWL will ensure faster application processing.
Note: LMU Financial Aid will communicate with you once you are admitted, and we will use the email address provided on your admission application and/or FAFSA application. Please be sure to provide an active email account and check it regularly for important announcements.