Spring 26 Reminders

WINTER BREAK UNIVERSITY CLOSURE

Lincoln University will be closed starting Monday, December 22, at 5:00 PM and will reopen on Friday, January 2, at 8:00 AM. Please complete any university business before the closure.

Students who are not cleared by the deadline should not return to campus until their clearance is confirmed in LU Self-Service.

FINANCIAL CLEARANCE & PAYMENT PLANS (IMPORTANT)

Deadline: Friday, January 2 at 5:00 PM - If you are not financially cleared by this deadline, clearance cannot be guaranteed before move-in or the start of classes.

You may disregard this section if your balance is already $0 or you are financially cleared.

What you need to do now (before Dec. 19):

  • Log in to LU Self-Service to review your Spring 2026 bill and financial aid.
  • Pay any remaining balance OR enroll in a Spring 2026 Nelnet payment plan (up to 6 monthly payments).
  • Make sure all prior balances are paid.

You are financially cleared if:

  • Your balance is $0, OR
  • Your balance is fully covered by financial aid, OR
  • Your remaining balance is paid or placed on a Spring 2026 Nelnet payment plan.

Reminder: If you are enrolled in Cengage courses, a $210 annual subscription fee will be added to your account.

Questions?

  • Bursar’s Office: bursar@lincoln.edu | 484-365-8080
  • Financial Aid Office: Contact via LU website or Self-Service

Please share this information with anyone helping you manage your bill.

PLAN AHEAD: FINANCIAL AID FOR FALL 2026

Getting a head start now helps you stay on track later.

EARN CERTIFICATES OVER BREAK (FREE!)

Use winter break to boost your résumé and LinkedIn profile:

  • IBM SkillsBuild: Explore tech and career skills, complete short modules, and earn free digital credentials.LinkedIn Learning: Build in-demand skills, explore career paths, and earn certificates to support internships and job opportunities.
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RETURNING STUDENT MOVE-IN (SPRING 2026)

Residence Halls Reopen: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Move-In Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-In Location: ICC

To move in, returning students must have:

  • A housing assignment
  • Financial clearance notification in LU Self-Service
  • Registration for at least 12 credits (For Returner Students)