Financial Aid FAQs
For Students
003288
The priority deadline for new students is February 15 and for returning students is March 1. All Pennsylvania state grant applicants must file their FAFSA by May 1. View additional information about applying for financial aid.
No, we do not. We simply require the FAFSA. Other institutions may require the Profile. Be sure to check with them.
No. Many students qualify for aid, even if they do not think they will. All students are eligible for Federal Loans regardless of need. If you plan to not file the FAFSA, you must contact the Financial Aid Office at 717-867-6126 or finaid@lvc.edu.
The FAFSA serves as your application for Pennsylvania and most state grants. For the PA State Grant, it must be filed by May 1.
As a new student, you will also be required to complete the State Grant Form. You can link to this form after submitting your FAFSA, if you listed an institution located in PA first in your list of schools. If you miss the link (only available when you initially file the FAFSA), PHEAA will email you about completing the State Grant Form.
No, you can apply for financial aid before being accepted. However, you will not receive a financial aid offer until you have been accepted.
Add LVC’s school code (003288) to your FAFSA and resubmit. We will receive it electronically.
Students are notified by the Financial Aid Office on what required documents are needed to complete the verification process.
Contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as the circumstances change. If warranted, we will email you our appeal form.
Yes. You will have to complete a FAFSA each year.
For Parents & Families
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), in conjunction with PASFAA (Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators), hosts FAFSA Completion Help Events from September through February of the senior year in high school. These events are free and open to the public. Check the PHEAA website at PHEAA.org for dates and locations.
You may visit the Department of Education’s website for information about which parent submits the FAFSA.
There are financing options available through the payment plan, Federal PLUS Loan, and/or student alternative loan.
You should indicate August to May as the loan period.