Archives: Applying for Aid
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
Attention Incoming Spring Students- It’s FAFSA Time!
If you are a transfer student or a new student who was not able to start school this fall, you are still eligible for spring term financial aid! To begin, you might qualify for our academic scholarships. Feel free to use our Scholarship Calculator for an idea on how much you might qualify for.
As always though, your eligibilty is tied to your FAFSA. So, if you will be joining us this spring, then please complete your FAFSA as soon as possible. Remember, your receipt of any form of financial aid is conditional upon completion of your FAFSA, save of course for ineligible international students.
Shortly, we will begin sending award letters to accepted spring students. If you are in need of scholarships, grants or loans to pay for college and would like to be aware of your eligibility, then please complete your FAFSA today!
FAFSA-Angel or Devil?
If you are a returning student or, a new freshman the one thing you both have in common is the FAFSA. For the returning student you have done this once and know what to expect. For the first timer it can seem very daunting. I want to assure you it is not, it is time consuming, but not difficult. The trick is, as to anything in life, is being prepared. Before you log on to fafsa.ed.gov and complete the online application, make sure you have some or all of these forms with you. Most important your completed tax returns and W2s. Have your bank statements and investment records. You may want your SS card and drivers license. Just having these with you will get you through a lot of the first pages quickly. Secondly to remember, take your time this is not a race. Read the question several times, be certain what it is being asked of you. Lastly make sure both parent and student has their PIN with them to sign the electronic signature page. If this is not done we cannot process any aid for you. Finally let me just end by saying before starting (and perhaps during) is to just BREATHE.
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
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.