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Federal Student Aid (FSA) consists of grant and loan programs provided through the U.S. Department of Education that are designed to assist students and their families with the costs of higher education.
Please visit our military benefits page to see a detailed breakdown by military branch.
In order to use Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds to attend Lionel University, you will need to meet the following criteria:
*If you are an eligible resident noncitizen and do not meet these criteria, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
The following are eligible programs:
Self-paced coursework does not meet the eligibility criteria for FSA funds.
Be sure to check on the requirements for all funding sources you intend to use. Eligibility will vary for active-duty military, veterans, and other beneficiaries.
Our Federal School Code is 042434 and we are listed as Lionel University.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA takes about 30 minutes to complete. To determine which funds you are eligible for, you will be asked to enter information about your income and taxes paid, so please have your most recent tax returns on hand to help you complete it. Check out this video for more detailed guidance.
Enter our Federal School Code to send the results of the FAFSA to Lionel University: 042434. You will also need to complete the FAFSA for the correct Award Year in order to receive funds for the terms you are attending.
Lionel University participates in two Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs: Pell Grants and Direct Loans. This video may be a helpful introduction to both.
This video covers some things you want to consider before deciding to borrow a Direct Loan.
To put students in the best position to succeed after graduation, you are highly encouraged to borrow only the amount necessary to complete your educational program.
No! A digital version of the textbook is embedded in each course at no additional cost. Unrestricted access is available seven days prior to the start of class and throughout the quarter.
Lionel University completes a complimentary transfer credit evaluation. Once you complete your application request that your past schools send your official transcripts to registrar@lionel.edu, the application will give you information on what to request and where to send it, and an assigned Admissions Advisor will stand by to help you with any questions you have.
Our Financial Aid Guide will answer your questions about what types of assistance are accepted by Lionel University.
Frederick C. Hatfield, PhD, was co-founder of the International Sports Sciences Association and a world-champion powerlifter. He embodied all of the qualities that we look for in our students. To honor his memory, we created the Frederick C. Hatfield Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to one applicant each year. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for the Lionel University associate degree program.*
*Up to $19,800
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There is absolutely no commitment and no credit card required. The application is designed as an investment in you—to help you name what you truly want, evaluate all that you juggle, and design your future. Stop and start the application as needed. Your work is saved as you go.
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