2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

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1. A student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in
order to be considered for any federal or state financial aid.
2. A student must also complete the Luzerne County Community College
Financial Aid Application before any aid can be processed.
3. It will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks to process the FAFSA form, please file
early.
4. A Federal Stafford loan cannot be processed until the FAFSA has been filed
and processed by the Department of Education.
5. If you have attended another college or university, please read the
“Transfer Student” section of this catalog.
6. Any student who has received a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is not
eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant
or the PHEAA State Grant.
7. All of the programs described in this catalog are renewable on a yearly basis.
ABILITY TO BENEFIT
Students who do not possess a high school diploma or a GED may still be eligible
for Federal Aid if they are admitted to the institution with what is known as
“The Ability to Benefit.” This occurs when a student is formally tested, using a test
approved by the Department of Education. If the student scores in accordance with
at least the minimum standards set forth for that test, then he/she can be admitted
and be eligible for Federal Aid. It will be expected that the student’s admissions file
will serve as backup for test scores.
TUITION ASSISTANCE AND
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A number of tuition assistance, grants and scholarship opportunities are available
to LCCC students through the Luzerne County Community College Foundation.
Awards are available to both full- and part-time students, incoming and
returning students and may be based on financial need, academic achievement
or field of study. To be considered eligible for awards that are based on financial
need, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) form
or FAFSA renewal. These forms are available in the High School Guidance office
or by contacting LCCC’s Financial Aid Office.
For a complete listing of the awards with criteria, deadlines, instructions and an
application form, contact the Foundation Office at 740-0731. The Luzerne County
Community College Foundation is located in the Campus Center (Room 216).
Office hours are normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
I. ACADEMIC
ADULT LEARNER EXCELLENCE AWARD***
Sponsored by Allan Allan
Students must submit a detailed essay of achievements and college/community
involvement. This award is held in conjunction with the Luzerne County Council
on Adult Higher Education. Applicant must obtain two letters of reference
from an LCCC faculty or staff member, be at least 21 years of age and have completed
a minimum of 15 credits, but not more than 45 credits at the time of the
award. Letters and essays must specifically point out achievements, awards received,
grade point average, volunteer activities and future goals. A scholarship
stipend sponsored by Mr. Allan Allan accompanies the award.
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