Financial Aid

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Welcome to the LBCC Financial Aid website. We're here to help current and prospective students understand the requirements and procedures of the financial aid process.

Financial aid at LBCC is intended to help students who are unable to pay the full cost of a college education. Funds from grants, loans, and/or part-time employment are intended to supplement family and student resources.

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Priority Deadline Dates
Process

Financial Aid Process

Important Information
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Office Hours
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PRIORITY DEADLINE DATES
REMAINING DATES Spring-2014: January 10, 2014	PAST DATES 2013-14 Summer-2013: April 5, 2013 Fall-2013: June 21, 2013 Winter-2014: October 4, 2013
What is a Priority Deadline? In order for your financial aid award to be processed and reviewed by our office, you will need to have all of your required documentation in by the posted Priority Deadline. Note: This means you will need to be at Step 4 listed below. If you miss the Priority Deadline, we will still process your file, but you will be responsible to cover your own expenses (living and educational) until we are able to do so. Click here to view a pdf file with a more detailed explanation of your responsibilities. To view or print a Priority Deadline Checklist, click here.

FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

	Fill out the FAFSA. Our school code is 006938 Click here to take a FAFSA tutorial Click here to take a tutorial on the IRS Data Retrieval Tool Click here to view information from the U.S. Department of Education	www.fafsa.gov
	Wait for an e-mail notification from LBCC, which will indicate we have received your FAFSA. It can take up to two weeks for us to receive it.
	Login to your WebRunner account per the e-mail's instructions and view your individual outstanding requirements. You can print the required documents from your WebRunner account. Note: You must be admitted to LBCC and making satisfactory academic progress to proceed in the financial aid process.
	Turn in your required documents and you will be placed in line to be reviewed and awarded. This waiting period typically takes ten to twelve weeks. During peak times, the process can take even longer. Note: If your file was not selected for verification, your waiting time will be reduced.
	An advisor will review your file. You may be asked to submit additional documentation, meet with an advisor, or clarify certain information. If necessary, the financial aid advisor will make corrections to your FAFSA information. It can take up to two weeks to get those corrections back from the federal government. Important Tip: To assure your file is reviewed in time for your upcoming term, turn in your required documents before the priority deadline dates listed above and respond promptly to any additional requests we may have.
	Your file will be awarded (if eligible) after the above steps have been completed. You will be notified via e-mail when you have been awarded. You can view your award on your WebRunner account. If you have questions or special circumstances, you may meet with a financial aid advisor during an available drop-in time.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HOURS
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 14, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2013
ATTENTION: THERE WILL BE NO ADVISOR DROP-INS DECEMBER 3RD AND 4TH
DAYS	FA HOURS	TELEPHONES	ADVISOR DROP-INS
MONDAY	8:30 a.m. - Noon	8:30 a.m. - Noon	Not Available
TUESDAY	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY	8:30 a.m. - Noon	8:30 a.m. - Noon	8:30 a.m. - Noon
THURSDAY	AWARDING	Use WebRunner	Use WebRunner
FRIDAY	AWARDING	Use WebRunner	Use WebRunner
Limited Service: Limited Service will be available to all Financial Aid customers. However, due to the increase in financial aid applications, we need to alter our counter hours to award files. Drop-In Appointments: The Financial Aid Advisors will be available to meet with customers on the posted drop-in days. For updates on pending financial aid, the Financial Aid staff strongly encourages students to use WebRunner at www.linnbenton.edu/webrunner. We respectfully ask that you refrain from calling other staff or departments to answer any of your financial aid questions. Please leave your messages at: 541-917-4850. Telephone calls will be returned within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
TAKENA HALL - 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 - TEL: 541-917-4850 - FAX: 541-917-4864