The Department of Education continues to speed ahead making the Internet a wealth of information and a valuable resource to students. Students have a portal to all types of services and programs that students may  need to utilize.  You will find valuable information on a variety of subjects such as planning your education, paying for your education, career development, and community service.

Along with applying on-line with FAFSA on the Web, you can now do renewal applications and make do-it-yourself corrections on-line.  In addition to all of the above, you can check out the data that the Department of Education maintains about your financial aid history using the National Student Loan Database (NSLDS).  Type NSLDS in the “Search for:” box, and it will link you to the NSLDS database.   You will need a personal identification number (PIN) to get to your personal information.

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The PIN is your electronic signature to the Department of Education. This is a number you want to keep safe because you can use it year after year when completing your renewal application for financial aid. In addition, this number can be used if you need to make corrections to your Student Aid Report (SAR) or to electronically sign your Master Promissory Note (MPN) for a Stafford Loan. Because this number is your access to your personal financial information, you should not share it with anyone.

If you need to find or change your PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov.

Financial assistance is available for the summer semester. Because our summer term is considered our header, or first term of the new academic year, you must be sure to complete a new FAFSA in order to be considered for state or federal aid. Your eligibility for assistance will be determined by the following:

• You must be seeking a degree or certificate which is eligible for federal funds from Lakeland.
• You must qualify for federal assistance according to the federal guidelines for the new academic year.
• You must complete a Summer Financial Aid application

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If you need assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you can call and make an appointment to meet with one of our Financial Aid Assistant Directors. You will need to bring your previous year's tax return, W-2 forms and any other income related materials (child support, for example) to the appointment when you come. While we cannot file the FAFSA for you, we can help you complete a worksheet that will contain all the information you need to then go on-line a submit your FAFSA application.

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Lakeland Community College and The Lakeland Foundation are offering thousands of dollars in scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.  To apply for these scholarships you must submit a scholarship application and a 250 word personal statement by the priority deadlines listed below:

Fall - May 31, 2008
[Applications will be reviewed after each deadline and new scholarships will be awarded ]

Spring - October 31, 2008

Scholarships are available for all programs of study and for full or part-time enrollment. While some scholarships are based on financial need, there are many scholarships available based on particular fields of study or the city of residence. Students need to complete only one application to be considered for any of the scholarships offered through Lakeland.

Applications may be obtained at the Financial Aid Office or you may complete the application on-line by selecting the link below. If you wish receive an application via mail, please call 440-525-7070, and we will mail the application to you.

Please Note:

A 250 word personal statement is required to apply for scholarships. Please attach the statement to your application form.

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