For every student, financial clearance means demonstrating your intent to pay all tuition, fees, room, meals, and related charges for a given semester. Financial clearance can mean different things for different students. For some, it may mean completing the FAFSA, and/or submitting proof that a third party, such as the VA, Voc. Rehab, an employer, a 529 plan, or another third-party payer pays all or a portion of their semester charges. For others, it may mean creating a payment plan. Financial clearance means that each student should take the necessary steps to pay their charges in full or make arrangements to cover their total LU charges for the given semester.
Complete the Financial Aid Process
Please review the steps to complete your Financial Aid Checklist on your LU Self-Service Portal. To sign in, use your Lincoln email and password.
Step 1: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Financial Aid can assist families with the cost of a Lincoln University education. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive financial aid. This will enable you to be considered for need-based federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. Students who have completed a FAFSA by this date will be given priority consideration for financial aid. Note: International students are not eligible to apply for Federal Student Aid.
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) LINCOLN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL CODE: 003290 Financial aid award letters will become available on a rolling basis. The Office of Financial Aid will communicate any FAFSA issues through your email, postal mail, or by phone. Several factors determine the amount and type of financial aid you are awarded, which include financial need, timing of your application, willingness to accept various types of aid, and availability of funds.
Step 2: Complete all required document
Monitor your LU Self-Service Financial Aid Checklist. and your e-mail for updates, as Lincoln University may need additional information after receiving FAFSA data. Read all financial aid communications as they contain useful information about your aid.
Step 3: Review and accept your Finanical Aid Award Package
Log into your LU Self-Service to review and accept your Financial Aid.
Step 4: Complete your Entrance Counseling & Master Promissory Note
If you are a first-time borrower at Lincoln University, go to Studentaid.gov to learn all about your loan obligations and requirements for a Master Promissory Note that allows you to receive loans for one or more academic years. Additionally, you will need to complete the entrance counselling on the same site.
Covering Your Remaining Balance (Optional)
After your financial aid is applied, you may still have a remaining balance on your bill. Here are several options to help fill that gap:
- Outside Scholarships: Explore external scholarships to help offset your out-of-pocket expenses. Visit lincoln.edu/outside-scholarships for opportunities.
- Alternative Loans: If needed, explore private or alternative student loans. Learn more at lincoln.edu/loan-info.
- Payment Plan: Lincoln University offers payment plans through Nelnet, allowing you to divide your Deadline: Aug 8, 2025 Covering Your Remaining Balance (Optional)remaining balance into manageable monthly payments. To enroll, visit Nelnet Payment Plans.