Graduate Financial Aid

We are so glad you are here!

There are several steps in the process from applying to receiving financial aid, so it’s good to understand what to expect. There will be some waiting time between applying for admission and receiving your aid. We hope this helps as you think ahead.

Overview of Financial Aid Process

Step 1 - Apply

Apply for Aid

  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the appropriate academic year. Our aid year runs August to July and includes all three terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Be sure to complete the correct FAFSA based on your starting term. (For example, students starting spring 2027 should complete the 26-27 FAFSA) The Lipscomb School code: 003486

Step 2 - Review

Review your Financial Aid Package

You’ll be notified via your Lipscomb email address when a Financial Aid package is ready to view in myLipscomb Student Portal.

Step 3 - Accept

Accept Loans 

 

Step 4 - Verification

Step 4: Complete Verification (if applicable)

  • In some instances, supporting documentation will be required to verify the data you submitted on the FAFSA. The Financial Aid office will notify you by email if you are selected for verification.
  • For identification only verification, the Financial Aid Office will send an email requesting that you stop by the Financial Aid office with your unexpired valid government-issued photo ID and complete a short Statement of Educational Purpose form.

 

Step 5 - Receive

Receive Offered Aid

  • Loan arrangements will show as Pending credits on your Registration Bill until the disbursement date - typically about two weeks after the last day to drop classes in a term.
  • If you have a balance due, visit our webpage on Paying Your Bill to review payment options and plans available.
  • If you are expecting a stipend from loan proceeds, be sure to set up direct deposit with eRefunds through the TouchNet payment page in your Student Portal.  Stipends are sent within 14 days of your loan disbursement.

 

Applying for Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

There is a path to affording a life-changing education. Learn more about the steps you need to take to apply for aid that will help you achieve your goals. Follow this step by step process to gain access to financial aid.

Applying for Financial Aid
Tuition & Cost

Tuition and Costs

Each year thousands of Lipscomb students afford a life-changing education. And they do it because at Lipscomb, 99 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial help from merit-based scholarships to work-study programs to federal grants. Find out what your options are. The following costs are for a typical undergraduate student living on campus for a semester.

Tuition and Costs
Types of Aid

Types of Aid

There are several ways to finance a Lipscomb degree: grants, scholarships, loans and work study. Based on these resources, our financial counselors will put the best available package together for you. In addition, Lipscomb will apply any outside scholarships or grants you have earned to your financial aid package.

Types of Aid

Dates to Know

August 1 - Fall Term

Payment Arrangements for Fall Term is due August 1st

Please ensure you have completed your FAFSA application for access to Direct Federal Unsubsidized Loans two weeks or more prior to the start of the semester to ensure timely disbursement.

October 1 - FAFSA

Begin filing your FAFSA for the coming school year. 

 

December 1 - Spring Term

Payment Arrangements for Spring Term is due December 1st

Please ensure you have completed your FAFSA application for access to Direct Federal Unsubsidized Loans at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

May 1 - Summer Term

Payment Arrangements for Summer Term is due May 1st

Please ensure you have completed your FAFSA application for access to Direct Federal Unsubsidized Loans at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester.