Lackawanna College makes every effort to provide financial assistance to all eligible students. Inquiries concerning financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office by calling (570) 961-7859.
Procedures for Applying
To apply for all federal, state and campus-based financial aid programs and student loans, a student must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Financial Aid Office will use the information received from this application to develop financial aid packages for individual students. First semester freshmen should have completed all financial aid forms by May 1; the deadline for returning students is April 1. This form may be obtained at your high school guidance office, at the Financial Aid Office at Lackawanna or students may apply for Financial Aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Male students, age 18 and older, must be registered with the selective service if they wish to receive any federal grant money. If you plan on attending college and you have not yet registered with the selective service, you can do so on-line at www.sss.gov.
Forms must be filed on a yearly basis. Eligibility is contingent on need, prior year academic progress and funds available.
Each financial aid package includes a statement of TERMS & CONDITIONS. It is important that students read and understand these conditions. The College adheres strictly to all regulations governing the distribution and administration of student aid. All student aid recipients are likewise expected to abide by program regulations.
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Federal Campus-Based Aid Programs
Federal PELL Grants are available to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the program regulations. The maximum award is $4,731 per academic year depending on federal funding, the cost of education and a student's eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Awards range from $200 to $2,000 per year.
Federal Work-Study provides part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need. The student worker is limited to a maximum of 10 hours of work per week at Lackawanna.
Federal Perkins Loans are also made available to students who demonstrate financial need. The maximum loan that a student may receive is $4,000 per year for undergraduate studies.
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Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Students may apply for loans to assist them in meeting their educational costs. Applications for the following loans may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at Lackawanna College or from local lending institutions:
Federal Stafford Loans Subsidized
Federal Stafford Loans Unsubsidized
Federal Plus Loans (for parents)
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
PHEAA Grants are awarded by the state to students who demonstrate financial need. These grants range from $100 to $3,405 per year, according to the cost of education. To qualify, a student must be a high school graduate or the recipient of a General Education Diploma (GED) must be a Pennsylvania resident and must be enrolled in an eligible program. Awarded amounts may vary from year to year based on funding. Students currently enrolled at a college or university can check their estimated PHEAA grants for the upcoming school year at www.pheaa.org.
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Lackawanna College Scholarships
Lackawanna College offers a variety of merit and financial aid scholarships. Most of these second-year scholarships were founded by donors in memory or honor of individuals who attended or were part of Lackawanna’s history. Below is a brief description of the scholarships and the eligibility criteria.
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- The Becky Pocius Scholarship was established in Becky’s memory by her parents, Leonard and Eileen Pocius. Becky was an honors student and athlete at Scranton Central. The scholarship is awarded to a second year female student athlete in excellent academic standing.
- The Ben Franklin Scholarship was established by the Scranton Area Foundation to help a second-year, full time student to finance his or her second year of study. Academic achievement and good citizenship are expected of applicants.
- The Margaret Briggs Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a student who has graduated from a Lackawanna County high school and maintains good academic standing at Lackawanna College.
- The Joseph J. Costa Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Costa’s family to honor a student who exhibits good citizenship and leadership aptitude, and maintains strong academic standing entering his or her second year at Lackawanna College.
- The James and Alice Mellow Scholarship was established in the Mellows’ honor to help promote accounting education and academic achievement. Accounting majors are encouraged to apply.
- The Mary Kazinetz Krause Scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Krause, a 1935 graduate of Lackawanna Business College. Awards are given to Business majors in good academic standing.
- The Ron W. Williams Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a Lackawanna County high school in good academic standing, and preference is given to a member of the Lackawanna College golf team.
- The Margaret Tobin Memorial Scholarship is presented to a second-year student athlete in excellent academic standing. The scholarship was established in honor of Peg Tobin, teacher, mentor and athletic director of Lackawanna College for many years.
- UNICO is an Italian American service organization. The UNICO scholarship at Lackawanna College was established to assist a full time undergraduate student in need of tuition aid.
- The UPS Scholarship was established through the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and is funded annually by donations from UPS. Students with at least 24 credits are eligible to apply.
- The Towanda Center Scholarship provides tuition assistance to students at Lackawanna College’s Towanda Center in Bradford County. Applications should be directed to the Towanda Center staff.
- Freshman Scholarships - The link below will direct you to the available incoming freshman scholarships that Lackawanna College has to offer. http://www.lackawanna.edu/admissions/scholarships.html
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Private Scholarships and Funding
Lackawanna encourages all interested students and their families to seek out additional funding to assist them in meeting their educational costs. For instance, students may apply for scholarships sponsored and funded by national organizations. The College is entitled to nominate qualified applicants for the National Collegiate Business Merit Award and the American Business Women's Association Scholarship, to name just a few of the scholarship possibilities in this category. Students may also be eligible for funding through local community groups or agencies. Information on scholarships is available at most public libraries and at the Financial Aid Office. Students should make themselves aware of deadlines and requirements of such funding resources.
Job training programs are available to students who qualify for funding through local agencies. These are programs developed especially for agency clients. These agencies include the Employment Office and the Human Development Agency. Students should contact their caseworkers to see if they qualify.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides help to qualified students. Eligibility requirements should be discussed with the local service office: 300G Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18702-7013 (570) 826-2011.
VA Benefits under the G.I. Bill or other Veterans' Administration programs may be available to certain individuals. Eligible students should visit the Financial Aid Office to complete required paperwork for educational benefits.
We strongly encourage all students and parents who need help financing the costs of higher education to complete the FAFSA and pursue the Federal Stafford and/or Federal PLUS loans. However, for students who need additional assistance, private educational loans are available. Compare loan rates carefully because interest rates vary.
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Additional information is available in the Financial Aid Office. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours by appointment.
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Tuition and Fees:
Tuition flat fee $5200 per semester
Full-Time Tuition (19+ credits) $350
Part-Time Tuition (1-11 credits) $350
Commitment fee $75
Dormitory room charge $ 2300 per semester
Meal Plan $1100 per semester
Activity fee (Scranton only) $50 per semester
Technology Fee (All campuses) $30 per semester (Full time students only)
Lab Fee (3 credit course) part time students $75
Lab Fee (1 credit course) part time students $25
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