LLU Student Handbook - Financial aid

Financial aid

The office of financial aid, located in the Student Services Center (next to the post office), is responsible for assessing student eligibility and awarding of financial aid. The staff is available to counsel students on the most appropriate and available resources to meet individual needs. There are loan and work opportunities available and a very limited number of scholarships/grants for eligible students.

Students seeking loans, grants, or work opportunities should obtain and complete the “Loma Linda University financial aid application.” Loan counseling and assistance in debt management is available. The application process takes four to eight weeks, so it is highly recommended that students apply early for financial aid. The priority deadline is March 2 for the following year. March 2 is the postmark deadline for the California State grant programs. Applications completed after this date may receive any remaining funds.

Loans and scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by federal government formulas, and/or University, individual school, or donor-designated criteria for eligibility. Since funds are provided through state and federal government sources, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents qualify for the majority of the aid programs.

Financial aid is distributed quarterly. Students receiving financial aid are required to make satisfactory progress toward their degree objectives.

Renewal of financial aid is not automatic; a student requiring aid must apply annually. Financial aid is awarded each academic year, which begins with summer quarter and ends with spring quarter.

The office staff encourages students to seek their counsel. Questions regarding financial aid may be addressed to the technicians located at the front desk or the advisor assigned to the students of a particular school. Students may be seen on a “first-come, first-served” basis during posted “walk-in” hours. Students who wish to ensure themselves time with their assigned advisor may also schedule an appointment.

Detailed information about all of the aid programs is available in the University publication, financing your education, available from the office of financial aid. Limited information is also available on the University's website: <www.llu.edu/ssweb/finaid>

Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For information and appointment scheduling call (909) 558-4509 or extension 44509.


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