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Financial Aid Scams
In a recent press release, the U.S. Department of Education along with several other national financial aid organizations have released a series of pamphlets, flyers and posters entitled “Don’t get Hooked”.
The message here is simple: do not pay for financial aid services! Many financial aid scams exist whether they offer scholarship money for a fee, assistance with completing the FAFSA or even general advice. If you see that there is a price tag associated with a scholarship or financial aid assistance, steer clear. Recognize these servicse for what they are- a scam. Please always remember that you should never have to pay for financial aid. The money you would spend on these scams would be much, much better spent on your real college expenses.
At Lynn, we are ready and able to answer any of your financial aid questions at absolutely no cost- and we’re good at it, too! With over 72 years of combined financial aid experience, our financial aid counselors are extremely knowledgable, and we do our best to stay on top of this rapidly evolving field to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions- as always, free of charge! Here is our contact information:
Evening and Graduate Students: Ben Breier, bbreier@lynn.edu, 561-237-7190
Athletes and Musicians: John Chambers, jchambers@lynn.edu, 561-237-7973
New and Transfer Students: Travis Williams, twilliams@lynn.edu, 561-237-7837
Loans: Patty Burke, pburke@lynn.edu, 561-237-7814
Returning and Re-Admit Students A-L: Karen Reed, kreed@lynn.edu, 561-237-7751
Returning and Re-Admit Students M-Z: Evy Lucena, elucena@lynn.edu 561-237-7810
Yellow Ribbon Program
Lynn University is proud to announce our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program! This extension of the Post- 9/11 GI Bill supplements veterans’ new GI Bill benefits. Under this program, Lynn University has agreed to pay half of veterans’ tuition and fees not covered by the GI Bill, while the VA pays the remaining half. The result of this agreement is 100% coverage of tuition and fees for all eligible veterans!
To qualify, veterans must have served at least 90 days of aggregate duty beginning on or after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Eligibility is also based on time served. Please visit www.va.gov to determine the amount of your benefits.
We are actively recruiting veterans to enroll in our day, evening or online undergraduate or graduate degrees. Take advantage of this truly exceptional opportunity and reward for your service to our country! As a qualified veteran under the Yellow Ribbon Program, you have the chance to attend a private school that offers small class sizes and individualized attention for the same cost as a large state institution- don’t pass it up!
For questions regarding admission, please email admission@lynn.edu or call 561-237-7900. For financial aid concerns, please contact our VA Liaison, Ben Breier, at bbreier@lynn.edu or 561-237-7190.
Receiving Aid? FAFSA Required!
As detailed in various communications sent to both new and returning students, the completion of the FAFSA is a condition for receipt of any state or institutional funds. For any student who has received an award letter for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year, this fact can be evidenced on your letter by the inclusion of the FAFSA as a required document. This condition does not apply to our international scholarship recipients, as they are not eligible to complete the FAFSA.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this requirement, please contact your financial aid counselor:
Ben Breier at bbreier@lynn.edu if you are an evening or graduate student
John Chambers at jchambers@lynn.edu if you are an athlete or musician
Karen Reed at kreed@lynn.edu if you are a returning student with last name A-L
Evy Lucena at elucena@lynn.edu if you are a returning student with last name M-Z
Travis Williams at twilliams@lynn.edu if you are a new student
A Plus for the PLUS
We wanted to put this reminder out there as there seems to be a pervailing belief that PLUS repayment is required to begin 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. This rule is outdated and no longer stands true!
Good news for parents choosing to finance any portion of their children’s tuition with a PLUS-PLUS borrowers whose funds were first disbursed on or after July 1, 2008, have the option of delaying repayment until six months after the student leaves school or becomes enrolled less than half-time (less than 6 credits per semester for day program students).
So just as with student loans, payment may be deferred on a PLUS while the student is in school. Note that as the borrower of the PLUS, you must make this request for deferrment with your lender, as most lenders will not volunteer such information.
Financial Aid Appeals
Hello Lynn students and parents! You may recall President Ross’ letter that was sent in April where he underscored Lynn’s commitment to addressing the unfortunate financial downfalls thrust upon many of your families as a result of America’s challenging economy through the submittal of documentation intended to justify a reevaluation of income reported on your FAFSA.
Foremost, I would like to express my deepest regret for those of you who have experienced job termination or significant loss of investment.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank all of you- students and parents- who have taken the time to submit an appeal for additional financial aid in tow of the staggering financial downfalls you- and our entire nation- are facing. Collecting and submitting the myriad of documentation required for our financial aid staff to support a professional judgment regarding your FAFSA can be daunting, indeed.
For those of you who have documentation yet to submit, know that we will continue the appeal process as soon as your documentation is received. If you have already submitted all of your appeal documentation, again, I thank you, and please know that we are working diligently to bring resolution to your appeal.