The FAFSA delay is a nationwide challenge. Lindenwood University is working to provide your financial aid information as soon as possible.
Fall Financial Aid Update
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available now at studentaid.gov.
The school code for Lindenwood University is 002480.
FAFSA Updates and Resources Webinar
What has changed on the 2024-2025 FAFSA?
The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid starting with the 2024–2025 award year. This includes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, need analysis, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in federal student aid programs.
*Per the Department of Education
What's going on with the FAFSA delay?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential form for college students seeking financial assistance such as scholarships, loans, and grants. This year, the federal government has overhauled the FAFSA application and procedures. These substantial changes have resulted in a broad bottleneck, affecting colleges and prospective students nationwide.
When to expect your financial aid information.
If you have not received your estimated award offer yet, please remain patient as our Financial Aid team diligently continues to process and audit any potential errors from your FAFSA. Additionally, as we receive updates or corrections from the federal government, your estimated award offer will be adjusted accordingly.
Next Steps for Future Lions
- File your FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize your opportunity for grants and scholarships School code: 002480
- Ensure you can access your MyLindenwood Account – notifications about your state financial aid package and any pending actions items can be viewed here.
- Explore and apply for other aid opportunities using MyScholarshipCentral.
- If you plan on utilizing federal loans, please make sure that you complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Direct Loan Entrance Counseling.
- Loans at Lindenwood University are passive acceptance.
(You do not need to accept your loans, notify SFS via sfs@lindenwood.edu if you would like to reduce or cancel your loans.) - Check the Student Financial Services page for the latest news.
Submit Your Enrollment Fee
- Commit to Lindenwood University by paying your Enrollment Fee on your Application Status Page. You can get a full refund until June 1.
- Submit your Enrollment Survey found on the Application Status Page. After completing this form, your Academic Advisor will be able to enroll you in classes for the Fall Semester.
- Apply for housing on StarRez. To log onto StarRez you will use the login information used to access your student email. This information will be given to you via email once you have been accepted to Lindenwood University.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get assistance with my FAFSA?
Resources to help with completing the FAFSA can be found on the Department of Education's "Filling out the FAFSA" page.
Contact Student Financial Services at (636) 949-4923 or sfs@lindenwood.edu.
Can I make corrections to my 2024-25 FAFSA?
Yes, you now can make corrections to your 2024-25 FAFSA. For instructions to access the FAFSA and make the most common corrections visit the "How To Correct or Update Your FAFSA® Form" article provided by Federal Student Aid.
What documents are needed to to fill out the FAFSA?
The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on your circumstances (for instance, whether you’re a U.S. citizen or what tax form you used), you might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA application:
- Your Social Security number. (It is important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form!)
- Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student.
- Your driver’s license number if you have one.
- Your Permanent Resident card if you are not a U.S. citizen.
- Federal tax returns (IRS 1040) information including IRS W-2 information, for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your parents if you are a dependent student.
- Foreign tax return or IRS 1040NR.
- Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau.
- Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student.
- Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student.
Access Missouri Grant
Extended Deadline (June 1, 2024)
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has extended the final deadline for the Access Missouri Grant to June 1 due to federal filing technology issues leading to lower-than-expected Missouri filing rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students who file a FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline and are eligible for the Access Missouri Grant are guaranteed to receive an award. Eligible students who complete the FAFSA before the June 1 final deadline may receive an Access Missouri award, subject to available funding. Individuals who file by the final deadline will have until July 31 to make any needed FAFSA corrections.
