Financial Aid Archives

Recipients must be enrolled full-time and attending the main Cleveland campus with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students receiving full-tuition discounts are not eligible for Endowed Scholarships.

The Lee University Student Aid Committee is wholly responsible for the selection of the Endowment Scholarship recipients. In this selection, the Committee considers academic and leadership qualities, but gives major consideration to financial need. Students may receive only one Endowed Scholarship per academic year. The University will discontinue scholarships any time a recipient withdraws from Lee University or fails to meet requirements regarding academic progress or chapel probation. Students wishing to report unique or specific associations can provide information here.

Financial Aid Office

PO Box 3450 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 [email protected] (423) 614-8300 or 1-800-533-9930 Fax: (423) 614-8308	Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST Tuesday and Thursday - Closed for Chapel 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST

FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online beginning October 1. December 1 is the deadline for early action.

Note to Applicants for Fall 2024: Due to the delay of the new FAFSA, the Early Action deadline for Fall 2024 enrollment is Feb. 14. Early Action candidates will receive a decision on their financial aid award by March 1, 2024.

Steps 1 and 2 can be completed simultaneously. Please proceed to Step 2.
Apply to Lee

Admission to Lee University is based on the completion of an official application and evidence that you possess the qualities needed for satisfactory achievement in terms of character, ability, academic foundation, purpose, and personality. The university admits students regardless of race, color, national origin, religious preference, or disability. To be eligible for admission, you must have received a diploma from an approved high school or a passing score on a GED test. Acceptance is based upon discernible qualities and potential without reference to any perceived notion of an ideal class.

If you are a returning student and you haven’t withdrawn, there is no need to apply for admissions again. Move on to Step 3.

Apply Here
Scholarship Profile

There are numerous scholarships available at Lee University. The type of funding you receive is determined by a variety of factors that may include your financial aid eligibility, income level, student status, and/or grade point average.

Other factors that may identify you as a candidate for various programs are submitted on your LeeU Scholarship Profile. Click here to sign in to Lee’s Application Portal and click “Start New” to submit your Scholarship Profile. Returning students will use Portico instead of the Application Portal to submit information for their Scholarship Profile.

Click here to see our Endowment Scholarships page, on which various endowed scholarships are categorized by academic discipline and other factors.
Financial Aid Status

If you are a returning student, be sure to check your email for any missing documents that may be needed. New students will be contacted via mail if any documents are needed for file completion.
Review Award Letter

Review your award letter. Students who receive an award letter before May will be asked to notify us of your acceptance of the university’s aid package by May 1. This will allow aid which has been offered but not accepted by the student to be reallocated to another applicant.
Financial Aid Counseling

Financial aid counselors are available to help with any questions you may have during this process. Please feel free to contact us by phone at 423-614-8300 or email at [email protected].

Complete the Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) online if borrowing federal loans.
Private Scholarships

Apply for private scholarships from your high school, employer (and parents’ employer), church, community, organizations with which you are involved, and online. Please use our scholarship & aid programs page as a resource.
Other Loan Options
- Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan Application
- Graduate students can apply for the Graduate PLUS Loan
- Apply for alternative/private loans (or with the lender of your choice).

Federal Progress Standards

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a policy required by Federal and State financial aid regulations for all students receiving financial assistance through these programs. The policy is intended to ensure students are progressing towards degree completion and applies to students attending full-time and part-time in all degree seeking programs. All students who receive federal and/or state financial aid must be working toward an eligible degree and be in good academic standing (as defined by this policy) to be eligible for aid. Lee University will utilize the policy below in determining federal and state financial aid eligibility. Progress will be evaluated at the end of the academic year. To ensure that students are making progress, the following requirements have been established:

I. Definitions

Academic year is fall, spring, and summer.
Attempted hours are defined as any course which appears on the transcript.
Satisfactory grades are A, B, C, D, and P.
Unsatisfactory grades are W, F, NC, or I.

II. Progress Standards

Pace of Progression Standard: Both undergraduate and graduate students must satisfactorily complete 67% of all hours attempted.
GPA Standard: Undergraduate students must maintain the following cumulative grade point averages to be considered making satisfactory progress.

Total Hours Attempted	Minimum Required G.P.A.
0-29	1.5
30-59	1.7
60 and above	2.0

Graduate students must maintain a grade point average consistent with the academic standard of the graduate program.

Maximum Hours Standard: Any undergraduate student who has attempted 180 hours or more (or greater than 150% of the published program length) will not be making progress. To remain eligible, students must complete their degree within 150% of the time for the published program length. For example, most undergraduate degrees require 120 credit hours x 150% maximum timeframe = 180 maximum credit hours. A student becomes ineligible for federal aid when it becomes mathematically impossible to complete the program within 150% of its length.
Transfer students: All transferable credits will be counted toward the maximum number of hours allowed to be eligible for financial aid. Satisfactory progress will be evaluated at the end of the first academic year attended at Lee University.
Repeat, Remedial, and ESL courses will be evaluated consistent with the academic standards of the University.
Change in major: All course work appearing on Lee’s transcript will be included in the evaluation process regardless of the association with the current declared major.

III. Review of Eligibility

Satisfactory academic progress is reviewed annually (at the end of the academic year) for all financial aid applicants to ensure that they meet the required qualitative, quantitative, and maximum time frame standards as outlined in Section II. Applicants who do not meet the standards outlined in Section II will be notified by email to their Lee University email address.

IV. Removal from Financial Aid - Suspension

A student who fails to meet any of the above standards of progress will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.
Removal from financial aid does not prevent the student from enrolling at Lee University if:
- the student has an alternative method of payment and
- if the student meets the academic requirements to re-enroll.

V. Appeals

Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension can appeal to the Financial Aid Office. Reasons that may be acceptable for the appeal are:

serious illness or accident on the part of the student;
death, accident, or serious illness in the immediate family;
other extenuating circumstances directly affecting academic performance.

The appeal must be submitted in writing and explain the circumstances that prevented the student from meeting the SAP standards, how those circumstances are different now, and include a plan for success moving forward. Supporting documentation is required. These will be reviewed weekly by the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee. Students will be notified in writing of the Appeal Approval or Appeal Denial.

VI. Reinstatement of Financial Aid

If an appeal is approved, the student will be granted one semester of Financial Aid Probation. An Academic Plan will be established by the committee. The plan will be designed to address the academic deficiency to ensure the student is making progress toward his/her degree. The student can continue to receive financial aid during this one semester of probation. Eligibility will be reviewed at the end of the term of probation. At that time the student must either be meeting the overall standards or meeting the terms of their Academic Plan. Students not meeting one of these standards will be allowed to appeal again if new extenuating circumstances existed.
A student who is removed from financial aid and/or whose appeal has been denied may be eligible to have his/her financial aid reinstated if he/she enrolls without federal financial aid and is able to reestablish the minimum progress standards or the terms of the previously established Academic Plan. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Financial Aid Office if the requirements have been met.

Rights and Responsibilities

Rights and Responsibilities of Financial Aid Recipients

There are certain rights and responsibilities students must adhere to in order to receive monetary awards.

Student Responsibilities:

It is the students’ responsibility to attend class. Class attendance is vital to being successful in college and maintaining eligibility for aid. Confirming enrollment simply means the student is entering into a financial agreement with the University.
It is the students’ responsibility to complete and submit all necessary documents in the required time frame. Financial aid will not disburse until all required documents are completed and submitted.
To ensure timely communication, students should consistently check their Lee email, Portico account, and campus post office box. If phone, address, or other contact information changes, notify the Financial Aid Office.
Financial aid recipients must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible degree program. In certain cases, students who are less than half-time may be eligible for the Pell Grant. Only credit hours that count toward the declared degree will count toward aid eligibility.
Financial aid recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain eligibility for aid.
Financial aid recipients must maintain good standing within the university community. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right (on behalf of Lee University) to review and cancel any financial aid award in the event of academic, financial, or disciplinary misconduct on the part of the recipient.
Students anticipating funds from sources other than the Financial Aid Office should notify the office as soon as possible. This includes scholarships, loans, etc. The university may reduce awards if total aid exceeds the cost of attendance.
Students receiving institutional funding are required to comply with chapel attendance policies. Students who have been on chapel probation for three or more consecutive months and are on chapel probation at the end of the semester will forfeit any university-funded scholarships for which they would have otherwise qualified during the following semester.
If family/individual situations change during the school year, students should notify the Financial Aid Office. Students may qualify for a special conditions revision. Examples of changes would be death, loss of job, significant out of pocket medical expenses, etc.
Students must reapply for financial aid each year by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application opens on October 1.

Student Responsibilities - When Graduating or Withdrawing:

Students planning to withdraw or drop any course work should notify the Financial Aid Office prior to doing so to determine impact on aid eligibility. Students may be required to repay part, or all of the financial aid received.
Graduation or withdrawal may impact eligibility for future financial aid.
All loan recipients must assume repayment upon leaving school or dropping below half-time. Prior to graduation or withdrawal, an exit interview should be completed to ensure full understanding of loan terms and repayment provisions (including deferment options).

Lee Financial Aid General Policies:

The Financial Aid Office will process financial aid requests without regard to race, religious affiliation, gender, age, or disability. All funds are subject to individual student need as well as the availability of funds.
Institutional Scholarships (including academic scholarships and employee tuition discounts) can be applied toward only one off-campus study program during a student’s enrollment at Lee. This includes intercultural studies internships, student teaching (distance placement), the Semester Study Abroad: UK program, and Global Perspectives trips.
Off-campus study programs that are directly sponsored by Lee University and led by Lee University faculty are the only study programs eligible for institutionally funded aid.

Homeschooled Students

Global Perspectives & Summer Aid

Application Process

General Information

Federal Work Study

Payment

Loans

Withdrawal Process

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate Enrollment Office 750 Broad Street PO Box 3450 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 (423) 614-8691 [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST	Financial Aid Office (423) 614-8300 or 1-800-533-9930 Fax: (423) 614-8308 [email protected] Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST Tuesday/Thursday - Closed for Chapel 10:30 to 11:30 AM EST

Graduate Enrollment Office

750 Broad Street
PO Box 3450
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450

(423) 614-8691
[email protected]
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Financial Aid Office

(423) 614-8300 or
1-800-533-9930

Fax: (423) 614-8308
[email protected]
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST
Tuesday/Thursday - Closed for Chapel 10:30 to 11:30 AM EST

Lee University is committed to providing the resources needed to finance your educational goals and provides a number of institutional scholarship and grant opportunities for new and returning students. Institutional aid decisions result from a careful review of the Application for Undergraduate Admissions, including official test scores and transcripts, as well as information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

In addition, Lee offers many endowment and other scholarship opportunities that are funded by generous foundations and donors that target specific student characteristics and achievements. The Lee University Scholarship Profile enables the university to match students to available aid opportunities not already identifiable based on Admissions application and FAFSA submissions.

Our process for matching you with the resources you need is a comprehensive look at each of the above submissions. Once these submissions have been made, the university will provide an award letter, showing what grant and scholarship assistance will be awarded to you upon your enrollment.

Early Action

You have two options for applying to Lee University. All incoming students who complete their applications (FAFSA, Lee Admissions, and Scholarship Profile) prior to December 1 will be Early Action* candidates and will receive a response on a priority basis with a guarantee of receiving a decision by the holiday break. After December 1, all financial aid decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Apply today!

Below is a list of the major financial assistance programs available to students while attending Lee University.

Merit Scholarships

These awards apply only to first-time freshman that are traditional campus-based students. For more information, see our Loading....

General merit scholarships for beginning freshmen range from $2,000 to $10,000. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years or eight semesters provided that the recipient maintains continuous, full-time enrollment and a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA. The undergraduate admissions application serves as the application for these scholarships. Awards are based on official test scores from the ACT, SAT or CLT and all transcripts. Beginning freshmen are considered for these awards based on an unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Superscores on entrance examinations are not considered for merit scholarships. Students may receive only one general merit scholarship.

Lee University is test optional. Admitted freshmen who choose to pursue admission without a test score will be considered for general merit scholarships based on an evaluation of their high school GPA and academic experience.
Admitted international freshmen must submit one of the ACT, SAT, or CLT test scores, and an official evaluation of their transcripts in order to be considered for general merit-based scholarships.

The Presidential Scholarship starts at $7,500 per year. The average Presidential Scholar has an ACT of 28 (or equivalent test score on the SAT or CLT) and a high school GPA greater than 3.5.

The Dean’s Scholarship starts at $5,000 per year. The average Dean’s Scholar has an ACT of 24 (or equivalent test score on the SAT or CLT) and a high school GPA greater than 3.3.

The Ignite Scholarship starts at $2,000 per year. The average Ignite Scholar has an ACT of 21 (or equivalent test score on the SAT or CLT) and a high school GPA greater than 3.0.

Transfer Scholarships

These new awards apply only to traditional campus-based transfer students who enroll in or after the 2020-2021 academic year.

John D. Nichols Scholarship

The John D. Nichols Scholarship requirements include a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment. The award amount is $3,000 for up to three academic years. Only transfer applicants are eligible. This non-competitive scholarship has no deadline. The Nichols Scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Admissions based on GPA from official transcripts.

Community College Graduate Scholarship

The Community College Graduate Scholarship requirements include the completion of an associate’s degree and full-time enrollment. This scholarship can be paired with the John D. Nichols Scholarship for an additional award of $1,000 per year for up to two academic years. Only students who transfer directly to Lee after graduation from community college are eligible. This non-competitive scholarship has no deadline. The scholarship application must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship requirements include membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, associate’s degree, 3.5 cumulative GPA, and full-time enrollment. The scholarship can be paired with the John D. Nichols Scholarship for an additional award of $2000 per year for up to two academic years. Only transfer applicants are eligible. This non-competitive scholarship has no deadline. Scholarship application materials, including proof of associate’s degree and Phi Theta Kappa membership, can be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Competitive Scholarships

LeeU Promise

Relationship-based Programs

Other LeeU Commitments

The award package offered will reflect a combination of the awards above, federal and state grants, and other institutional commitments, which comprise a variety of need or merit-based aid, including endowment scholarships, athletic, music or other talent-based scholarships. If a student still has a remaining balance after Lee University’s institutional commitment has been made in the award letter, the student is encouraged to explore several other options to close the gap. Below is an exhaustive list of assistance programs and search tools that are utilized by students every year. Some programs listed are part of the initial award process, and in those cases the utilization of that program will be specified in the final award letter.

If you are ready to see what kind of assistance you can count on to afford your Lee University experience, visit the application portal and get started by clicking here!

Scholarship Searches

Additional Aid Opportunities

Application Process

How Do I Apply for Financial Aid at Lee?

Eligibility for most of the assistance programs (including Merit Scholarships, Federal Aid, and some other institutional grants and scholarships) can be determined by submitting three main items: Your admissions application and related documents (transcripts, test scores), the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the Lee University Scholarship Profile (which is found with the admissions application in the application portal). Make sure you enter Lee’s code on the FAFSA so the results will be sent to us. Some other award programs at Lee require other applications or documentation, but even those will use information from these main three submissions. So to insure the scope of your search for financial aid is as wide as it can be, start by filling out the big three. Once these three items are complete, the Financial Aid office will generate a preliminary award letter that indicates what federal and institutional aid is committed should the student accept the aid package and enroll. Any aid obtained aside from this main process will simply be accrued to the student’s account upon enrollment.

If I Apply Early, Can I Get Awarded Early?

Yes, with the Early Action program, students who have completed their application submissions (Admissions, Scholarship Profile, and FAFSA) before December 1 will receive an award letter before Christmas.

What is Lee's Title IV Code?

Title IV Code: 003500

How do I apply for Federal Aid?

Eligibility for Federal Aid is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Federal Processor. You will need to use your FSA ID and password to login.

When can I apply for Federal Aid?

Applications for Federal Aid may be filed anytime during the school year; however, the results must be received before the last date of attendance. February 1 is the priority deadline. Other applications will be processed after all required documents are received (as long as the file is complete before the last date of attendance). See the Lee University Catalog for more information.

How long does it take to receive the results of the FAFSA?

Results are typically received within three to five business days after a student submits a completed online FAFSA.

Do I have to re-apply every year?

Yes, however, if you are in the Department of Education’s computer system prior to October before the application academic year, then you should receive a Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Renewal FAFSA has the student’s demographic data i.e. name, social security number, date of birth etc. For more information please visit Loading....

What if my parents aren't supporting me, do I still have to report their information?

If you answer No to all the questions in Section D of the FAFSA, then you must report your parent’s information. If there are extreme special circumstances then you need to fill out a Special Conditions form and schedule an appointment to meet with the Director of Financial Aid. For more information you can view the video tutorial - FAFSA: Determining Your Dependency Status.

If I don't have a copy of my tax transcripts, where can I get one?

You may get a transcript of your tax return by visiting the IRS Web site at www.IRS.gov and requesting a transcript OR you may use the IRS Data Retrieval tool by logging into the FAFSA. For more information, see the Forms page on our website and view the Verification Info tab.

Why am I in verification?

The Department of Education selects approximately one third of the student body to go through the verification process. If your FAFSA has been selected for this review, Lee University has the authority to request copies of certain financial documents from you and your parent(s).

How long does the verification process take?

The process typically takes 2-3 weeks depending on when we receive the necessary documents.

Can my financial aid be used as a down payment at registration?

• Yes. Student Financial Services requires a down payment of fifty percent of the school bill to be paid at registration. Financial Aid can be used in place of or as part of the down payment; however, aid cannot be processed until the student’s file is complete with all required documentation.

Can textbooks be charged to student accounts?

• Book vouchers are handled through Student Financial Services. A book voucher may be issued when a student has enough financial aid (excluding work-study and loan fees) to completely pay his/her school account and still have a credit balance. For more information, see the Student Financial Services web site.

Are separate applications required for student and parent loans?

Yes. Both the Federal Direct Loan and Federal Direct PLUS Loans are processed through the Department of Education. The FAFSA is the application for the Federal Direct Loan, but a separate loan application must be completed for the Federal Direct PLUS loan. Also, each student receiving a loan must complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling.

What is the difference between Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan and Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan?

The government is responsible for the interest on the Subsidized Loan during periods of enrollment and grace periods. However, the borrower is responsible for the interest over the entire life of the Unsubsidized Loan.

When will loan applications turned in at registration be processed?

Because of the large number of applications turned in at registration, 30 to 60 days should be allowed for processing time. The time may vary depending on the volume of loans.

Other than the standard grade level Federal Direct Loan, what loans are available?

Possibly Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS loan or an Alternative Loan. Independent students are eligible for an Unsubsidized additional loan (up to $4,000 for Freshmen and Sophomores and up to $5,000 for Juniors and Seniors). Dependent students are not eligible for this program unless their parents have been denied a Federal Direct PLUS Loan. The Financial Aid Office must receive electronic notification from the Department of Education that the parents have been denied. In which case, dependent students have the same eligibility as independent students. Federal Direct PLUS Loans are taken out by the parents to pay for their child’s school costs. Alternative Loans can also be taken out to cover the remaining education costs. Often a co-borrower is required for these loans. For more information, see the Financial Aid Programs offered on the Financial Aid web site.

When do I have to repay my loan?

Repayment begins six months after the student has ceased to be enrolled at least half time. If a student stays enrolled at least half time until graduation then repayment begins six months after graduation. The student will receive Direct Loan Exit Counseling material from Lee University and will receive repayment information from the Department of Education. See the Lee University catalog for more information on repayment. For more information, you can view this informational video-Repayment: What to Expect.

Federal Student Loans Basics For Students

Here is a link for more information: Federal Student Loan Basics for Students

Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents

Here is a link for more information: Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents

Repaying Your Loans

Here is a link for more information: Repaying Your Loans

Exit Counseling Guide

Here is a link for more information: Exit Counseling Guide

When will Endowment scholarships be awarded?

• Most endowment scholarships are awarded by March 1st.

Are there any discounts available for ministers or their children?

• Yes!

Yes, the Church of God Ministers Scholarship. The Church of God (Cleveland, TN) and Lee University have partnered to institute an annual scholarship for dependents/children of ordained ministers and bishops in the Church of God. Qualify by submitting admissions application, scholarship profile, and FAFSA. Scholarships are $3,000 for one year and can only be applied to the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. The scholarship can be renewed with application. See more details about eligibility here.

Are there any scholarships available for missionaries?

• Dependents of missionaries for the Church of God should contact the world missions department at the Church of God International Headquarters. Some Endowed Scholarships are designed specifically for children of missionaries. Information about these scholarships are located on the Financial Aid web site under Endowed Scholarships.

Where can I find scholarships?

• The first place you may want to check out is the scholarship search link on our website. Check local business and organizations in your area such as Papa Johns, Wal-Mart, Elks Club, etc… Guidance Counselors are also a great place to start for high school juniors and seniors. Also, the Financial Aid Office will send e-mail information on scholarships as we get them.

How can a student get Vocational Rehabilitation money?

• The student should apply at the Vocational Rehabilitation office in the city or county where they are from. Each state has different guidelines to determine which students are eligible, what benefits that they are entitled to, and if these benefits (money) can be transferred out of state. See the Lee University catalog for more information.

How can I get in touch with the Cleveland-Bradley County office?

• Their phone number is 423-478-0332.

When will the funds come in?

• Each state differs, however most student’s money comes in near the end of each semester. Check your account on Portico to see if it has arrived.

Financial Literacy and Money Empowerment

This is an online training course designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to make wise financial decisions.

Helping Students Choose Success:

Lee University is committed to offering you the most successful college experience. Part of that experience requires students to be educated on current world issues including financial and money awareness. The purpose of this education is prevention and awareness to empower students to make healthy financial choices.

How to get started with CASHCOURSE:

Click here to begin
You should see CASHCOURSE in the middle of the screen - Click Login
Select to Create a free account here.
Complete registration including creating a user ID and password. You should use your Lee email address as the user ID.

CashCourse is an online financial education resource designed specifically for college and university students. The program takes a whole-life approach to personal finance, with resources divided into six main areas of learning:

Earn: Estimate financial effects of current and future employment.
Save and Invest: Grow personal assets to build savings and financial security.
Protect: Protect financial resources, personal property and identity.
Spend: Manage cash flow to meet financial goals and navigate financial obstacles.
Borrow: Control personal credit and debt.
Pay for Education: Create and implement a strategy for funding higher education.

Federal Programs

State Programs

Community and Private Scholarships

Scholarship Searches

Additional Aid Opportunities

Federal Info & Forms

Verification Info

Loan Options

Tennessee Info

Lee University Forms

This application must be filled out every year in order to receive federal financial aid and is available for the following school year beginning October 1.

This ID gives you access to the Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.

Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID

This is a tool created by the U.S. Department of Education to help students get an early start on the financial aid process by providing them with an early estimate of their eligibility for federal student aid.

Estimate Your Federal Student Aid

This form is only required in the event that corrections are made to the federal application. Both the student and at least one parent (if a dependent student) must sign this form.

2022-2023 FAFSA Correction Form

This form is only required for students who did not maintain satisfactory academic progress and received Federal Aid during their last period of enrollment at Lee University.

Students or parents have two options to complete the following requirement:

IRS Data Retrieval Tool
1. Go to your FASFA
2. Sign in using your FSA ID.
3. Click the “Make Corrections” Link
4. Click the Financial Tab
5. From this tab, you will receive instructions about the IRS data retrieval process. Please note: To use this option the IRS must have received your completed tax return. Also, note the data must be unaltered once transferred to the FAFSA. Also, be certain to complete all the steps for resubmitting the FAFSA.
IRS Tax Transcript: Instructions, Get Transcript – Online
An IRS Tax Return Transcript reflects original information submitted on the tax return.
To request online go to www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

For more information, you can view this video tutorial-IRS Data Retrieval Tool.

Federal Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Federal Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

Federal Direct Exit Counseling

If you would like to check loan servicer information, interest rate, or other financial aid history, you will find this information studentaid.gov. You will need your Federal Student Aid ID to access the system.

Student Aid Sign-In

PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Grad Students

PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Parents

Graduate PLUS Loan Exit Counseling

Alternative Loans are nonfederal, credit-based loans that may be used as a supplemental resource for paying college costs. Alternative loans require a separate application, credit check, multiple disclosures, and a self-certification form. A co-signer may be required if you have less than two years of good credit history. By applying online, you will know instantly if you are eligible or if you need a co-signer. A historical listing of lenders previously used by Lee University students is provided. You may apply directly with any lender that you choose. The Financial Aid Office does not recommend or endorse any particular lender. Students are encouraged to seek federal and state aid options prior to pursuing an alternative loan.

Alternative Historical Listing and Promissory Note

If you are attending Lee University and Lee is not listed as the first Tennessee school on your FAFSA you will need to log into the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Financial Aid Portal to make Lee your school of choice.

Tennessee HOPE Satisfactory Academic Progress (TELS)

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation - College Pays

Click below to request a change of enrollment status, which includes complete withdrawal from the university, dropping from full-time or part-time within a semester, or to take a leave of absence.

TELS Request to Change Enrollment Status

Application available from November 15 to February 1.

Special Conditions Form

If you will have a significant change in income after your FAFSA has been submitted, a request for consideration can be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. The change in income must be significant in order to change eligibility for financial aid. The request must be submitted in writing. An explanation stating the circumstances causing the change of income, along with supporting documents, must be submitted as well.

NCAA Scholarship Disclosure Form

Financial Aid Release Form

Family Tuition Discount Form
This form is for families with two or more eligible students attending at the same time. You must be full time and claimed under the same parent(s). This form will be turned in to the Financial Aid Office.

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Getting started can be the toughest part, but these steps should make the process a little easier. Remember that three applications are used for your financial aid award decision: FAFSA, LeeU Admissions Application, and LeeU Scholarship Profile.

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When is it too late to apply for Federal Aid?

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What is the Grad PLUS loan?

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How does a student get a work-study job?

Are there any forms to be filled out for Federal Work Study?

How much can be earned in the Federal Work-Study Program?

Does this money get applied to my bill?

Can my financial aid be used as a down payment at registration?

Can textbooks be charged to student accounts?

Where/how do I pay my bill?

When will loan applications turned in at registration be processed?

Other than the standard grade level Federal Direct Loan, what loans are available?

When do I have to repay my loan?

If I am withdrawing from all of my classes what should I do?

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