Financial Aid
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Online Help for Financial Aid
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Loans
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Scholarships
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Tuition & Fees
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Other Costs
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Tuition & Fees Refund
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Title IV Refund
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Title IV Repayment
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Financial aid programs are
available for eligible students attending
Students must have a high
school diploma or a GED to be eligible for all federal programs. Students who have graduated with a
correspondence diploma or from a home schooling program must either (1)
complete and pass the GED examination, or (2) take the Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE), Forms 5 and 6, Level A.
Required scores are: Reading
(768), Mathematics Computation (804), Mathematics Concepts and Applications
(759), Language (714), and Spelling (749).
Students who have graduated
with a correspondence diploma must have written documentation that the diploma
is recognized as a high school diploma by the state in which the correspondence
school is located or follow the testing procedure above.
Steps for Applying for
Financial Aid:
1.
File a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 for priority
consideration. There are two ways to
file:
a.
Use the Internet
(1-2 week process - call 1227 for assistance) or
b.
Paper Method (6-9
week process).
2.
The schools
listed on the application will receive a copy of the information electronically
and will review for accuracy. Once the
student receives notification from the processing center, he or she should
contact the Financial Aid Office (FAO) immediately. [It is the student’s responsibility to be
sure that all information is accurate and respective paperwork is submitted in
a timely manner.]
3.
The Financial Aid
Office will contact the student:
a.
With an award
letter and, perhaps,
b.
To bring in
verification of income (when the student brings in verification, corrections
may be necessary. After the corrected
copy arrives, the student may receive a revised award letter.)
4.
If the student is
enrolled and has their financial aid processed, he or she should go to the
Business Office and credit tuition or meal tickets to any processed grants or
scholarships.
5.
If the student is
not enrolled, he or she should go to the FAO for assistance.
6.
Pell Grant checks
are issued between the 6th -8th week each semester. Thereafter, normal processing time for a
check will be 2-3 weeks after completing enrollment and receiving award letter.
7.
To receive a loan go to the FAO for an application and directions (more
loan information below).
8.
Students not
receiving an award letter at least ten (10) business days prior to the first
day of classes must contact the Business Office or go to http://www.labette.edu
and click “Payment Online” at the top of the screen to set up payment
arrangements. Please call the Business
Office at (620) 421-6700 extension 1231 for additional information.
The Labette Community
College Website now has links to the Free Application For
Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). By filing
from the Website, applicants will receive their Student Aid Report in less than
two (2) weeks compared to the current six (6) to ten (10) weeks for paper
applications. Website applications also
enable the FAO staff to devote more time to the individual needs of students.
To access the FAFSA, go to http://www.labette.edu and select Prospective Students, Current
Students, or Financial Aid. Students
also have the option of mailing the regular paper applications of the FAFSA and
coming by the FAO to have the form reviewed prior to mailing. By appointment, students may meet with a
staff member to assist them in completing the electronic application if the
student brings the necessary data (most of which is on their and/or their parents income tax forms, including W-2s). Students must submit a FAFSA each calendar
year for which they are seeking financial aid.
Loans (current rates are approximately 3-4%):
Help is also available for
those who want to apply for federal loans.
1.
Individuals
wanting to apply for a student load should go to http://www.mapping-your-future.org. [LCC’s financial
aid web page also has a link to this site.]
2.
At the site, answers
to a series of questions will determine eligibility. Answering the questions should take
approximately 20 minutes.
3.
Immediately upon
completing the questionnaire, a pop-up screen will tell users whether they are
eligible to apply.
4.
Eligible persons who
want to apply must complete a paper application for a federal loan, sign it,
and bring or mail it to the LCC Financial Aid Office. Individuals must complete a FAFSA before
submitting a loan application.
Scholarship awards are
subject to availability of funds.
Students are encouraged to apply early.
Applications are available in Student Services. Preference will be given to applications
received prior to April 1. Applications
will be accepted after April 1 until funds are expended. Grade point average (GPA) and the number of
hours enrolled are considerations but not always deciding factors.
High
school seniors may apply for a merit scholarship to be used the fall semester
following high school graduation. Awards
are based on the following:
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Grade Point Average (Up to 16 credit
hours) |
Scholarship Amount (Up to 16 credit
hours) |
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3.75-4.0.......................... |
Tuition plus $100 books
per semester |
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3.5-3.74.......................... |
Tuition plus $50 books
per semester |
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3.0-3.49.......................... |
Tuition only ( |
Applications
should be received no later than April 1. Students must be enrolled full time (12
credit hours or more) by June 1 prior to fall semester to validate the
scholarship. Scholarships not validated
by June 1 may be voided and awarded to other qualified students. Allied Health students should check with the
appropriate Director. Fees are not
covered by this scholarship. Students
who withdraw to less than 12 credit hours will be ineligible for the following
semester.
Reapplication: (Scholarships will
be renewed as long as funds are available.)
v
Submit
application by April 1st of freshman year;
v
Enroll for fall
semester of sophomore by May 1st;
v
Maintain the
required grade point average and semester hours.
High
school students who have completed 15 units may receive a scholarship for
one-half tuition based on the same grade point average required for merit
scholarships. A high school official
must approve attendance and the student must be enrolled full-time at
LCC. Fees and books are not covered
by this assistance.
All
full-time students who have a grade point average of 2.0 or better may
apply. Awards will be for tuition and
based on financial need as long as funds are available.
Activity
scholarships are awarded for performance (i.e., baseball, basketball, art,
wrestling, choir, volleyball, softball, cheerleading, and music). The coaches and/or instructors of each
activity establish criteria.
Students
enrolled in less than twelve credit hours may apply. The scholarships are based on need and are
for tuition purposes only. Preference is
given to those enrolled in three or more semester hours, but exceptions are not
uncommon.
A
nontraditional student: (1) is 25 years
of age or older; (2) has an educational objective of a degree, certificate, or
employment training; and (3) has not attended Labette Community College within
the last five (5) years. Nontraditional
students who are not eligible for other college need-based scholarship programs
may be awarded a scholarship not to exceed the amount of tuition for six (6)
credit hours for two (2) consecutive semesters.
Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA to renew the second semester.
Individuals
and groups have endowed a number of scholarships to the Labette Community
College Foundation. Many of the
scholarships are designated to specific areas or groups. Currently, the Foundation gives approximately
$85,000 a year to assist LCC students to improve their lives and that of their
families.
Some
job vacancies are posted on the bulletin board in the Student Union. They are also located in a notebook in the
bookcase in the Office of Student Services, which is on the 2nd
floor of the Student Union. The notices
include the job description, qualifications, and the contact information. Interested students are advised to take
action as there are several positions in which the department is in immediate
need of help. First, check with
financial aid in the Student Services Office to be cleared for eligibility and
to receive the necessary form(s). The
form(s) must be returned immediately upon being hired but before the student
begins work. Preference is normally
given to students who have obtained PARTNERS certification (a workshop given
during the first month of the fall semester).
Tuition
and fees are subject to change by action of the LCC Board of Trustees. The following fees reflect the 2004-2005
academic year.
At the time of printing, the amounts listed in this catalog are correct,
but are subject to change. The most
current charges will be listed on the College Website at http://www.labette.edu.
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(Per Credit Hour) (subject to change) |
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$41.00 Tuition |
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Plus |
$26.00 Incidental Fees |
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$67.00 per credit hour |
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$62.00 Tuition |
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Plus |
$26.00 Incidental Fees |
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$88.00 per credit hour |
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Other
Non-Kansas Residents |
$95.00 Tuition |
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Plus |
$26.00 Incidental Fees |
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$121.00 per credit hour |
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Audits |
$82.00 Tuition |
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Plus |
$26.00 Incidental Fees |
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$108.00 per credit hour |
Tuition and fees are waived
for Labette County Senior Citizen residents (60 years of age and over) enrolling
in credit courses; however, the Senior Citizen will be responsible for any
material fees and any required textbooks for the credit course.
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Graduation |
$25.00 |
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Transcripts |
$ 5.00 |
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GED
Test |
$68.00 |
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CLEP
Test Fee |
$70.00 |
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Application
for Nontraditional Credit |
$45.00 |
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Insufficient
or nonfund check charge |
$30.00 |
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Technology
Fee |
$15.00 |
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Art
Courses |
$15.00 - $35.00 |
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Basic
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$30 |
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Basic
Writing I & II Courses |
$15 |
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Biology
Courses - 5 credit hour with lab |
$25 |
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Chemistry
Courses - 5 credit hour with lab |
$55 |
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Basic Chemistry (no lab) |
$30 |
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Commercial
Music Technical Courses |
$20 |
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English
Composition I |
$ 8 |
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Graphic
Design Courses |
$20 |
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Math,
Foundations of |
$15 |
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Multimedia
Courses |
$20 |
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Nursing |
$25* |
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Orientation |
$ 5 |
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Photography |
$15 |
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Physical
Science with Lab |
$35 |
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Physics
with Lab |
$25 |
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Private
Music Lessons |
$75 |
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Radiography
Labs |
$15* |
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Respiratory
Lab |
$15* |
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Respiratory
Clinical |
$15* |
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Statistics |
$10 |
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Adult
Care Home Operator |
$25 |
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Noncredit
Personal Enrichment |
Varies |
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Allied
Health Courses |
$ 5 |
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Computer
Courses |
$10 |
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Office
Technology Courses |
$10 |
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Online
Courses |
$15 |
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Video
Courses |
$15 |
*This
fee is in addition to the $5 per credit hour fee for allied health courses.
Other courses may have mandatory
fees attached to cover the cost of consumable supplies.
Day Courses:
Full Refund - Drops during
the first week of the semester
Half Refund - Drops after
the first week of the semester and prior to the official 20th class
day.
Evening Courses:
Full Refund - Drops before
the second class session
Half Refund - Drops after
the second class session and prior to the fourth session
Summer and Mini
(Irregular Session Dates) Courses:
Please refer to the
Schedule of Courses for specific refund dates.
Note: Students will
have official and unofficial transcripts withheld if any financial obligations
have not been paid or if materials and/or equipment have not been returned to
the College (see Holds).
Title IV
aid recipients who withdraw before completing 60% of the semester may be
eligible for a refund of institutional charges. Institutional charges
are tuition and incidental and material fees.
Charges paid by Title IV funds on behalf of the student will be returned
to the appropriate fund in the following order:
Federal Pell grant, Federal SEOG, and loans.
The amount to be refunded
is calculated in the following manner.
Total institutional charges incurred by the student is multiplied by the
percentage of Title IV grant or loan assistance not earned by the student. The unearned percentage is calculated in the
repayment portion of the formula.
Title IV recipients who
withdraw before completing 60% of the semester will be required to repay the
portion of unearned Title IV funds disbursed to them. The earned amount is calculated by dividing
the total number of calendar days* completed by the total number of calendar
days in the enrollment period. Once the
earned amount is determined, this amount is subtracted from the total amount of
aid disbursed to the student.
The student is responsible
for the return of 50% of the repayment amount to the U.S. Secretary of
Education. The Secretary of Education
will be notified of each student’s amount to be repaid.
Students who cease
attendance without officially withdrawing will be considered to have completed
60% of the semester.
*Calendar days are equal to
number of actual calendar days in the enrollment period including holidays,
unless there is at least a five-day break in the period. The five-day break is not counted.