Undergraduate - Lee University

76 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
interest-free student loan for full-time students enrolled in any academic
division. The loan will be deferred during enrollment at Lee University with
repayment beginning six months after graduation or less than half-time
enrollment.
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
State Scholarship and Tuition Grant Programs
Many states now have scholarship or tuition grant programs. In most
states, these scholarships or tuition grants may be used only for attendance at
post-secondary educational institutions within the particular state. A few may
be used for attendance at any school. To obtain the particulars of these programs,
contact your high school counselor or state student assistance agency.
MARYLAND RESIDENTS should contact:
Maryland Higher Education Commission
The Jeffrey Building
16 Francis Street, Suite 219
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1781
NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS should contact:
New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority
1474 Prospect Street
Post Office Box 1417
Trenton, NJ 08625
PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS should contact:
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Towne House
660 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
TENNESSEE RESIDENTS should contact:
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950
Nashville, TN 37243
VETERAN EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Lee University has been approved by the Tennessee Higher Education
Commissions each year to be able to certify eligible veterans and dependents
for educational benefits. Each student who thinks that he/she is eligible
for veterans’ educational benefits can call for current VA information by
dialing 1-800-827-1000. This number is available from any location in the
United States and will connect the caller to the nearest regional office.
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
The Montgomery GI Bill, known as the MGIB, is a program of educational
benefits for individuals who entered active duty for the first time after
June 30, 1985, and who received an honorable discharge. Active duty