No. It is permissible to use estimates of your income tax data when you complete your FAFSA as long as they aren’t far off from actual values. However, before you can receive financial aid, you must have completed your current year federal tax return. Either you or the Financial Aid Office will need to correct your

For the answers to these questions and more, visit Federal Student Aid, An Office of the U.S. Department of Education. Federal Student Aid

No. You can apply for financial aid any time after October 1. However, you must have completed the entire Admissions Process (including high school transcripts, GED scores, previously attended college/university transcripts, SAT Scores/placement test scores) and be admitted into an eligible program before LCC will notify you of your aid eligibility.

The FAFSA is valid for one year only, so it is necessary to reapply each year.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. LCC will request additional information/forms after we have received your FAFSA if they are required by the Department of Education. You can check what additional information is needed by visiting myLCC. FAFSA myLCC

Right now! The sooner you apply for Financial Aid the sooner you’ll know your award information. We always recommend filing your FAFSA as early as possible.