Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Beginning the Financial Aid Process
The financial aid process begins with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the application that Langston University uses to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional awards such as loans, grants, and work-study. The best way to fill out the FAFSA is online at https://studentaid.gov/.
When completing your financial aid application for Langston University, make sure to use our campus code: 003157.
When To Complete the FAFSA
Typically, completing the FAFSA by December 1 is best. However, the FAFSA can be completed at later times if needed. Early application ensures the best opportunity for assistance. Other paperwork may be needed if required by the federal government or for institutional purposes.
New and continuing Langston University students must apply yearly. Traditionally, the application processing begins on October 1 of each year. In November of each year, Student Financial Aid staff members will be available to assist applicants in completing their applications online. We offer informational sessions intended to provide helpful information and financial aid updates the year.
Eligibility for Aid
Eligibility for Federal Financial Assistance must be re-established each academic year. For administrative purposes, the Office of Student Financial Aid defines the academic school year as beginning with the fall term of a given year and concluding with the subsequent spring term.
For award purposes, the summer term is considered to occur at the end of the Academic year. Please note that a separate Institutional Summer Application is required, in addition to the FAFSA for summer aid consideration.
LU Financial Aid & Scholarships Team
The Office of Financial Aid provides written materials to assist applicants in obtaining assistance. Documents, forms and letters provided by this office are very important and require the applicant’s immediate attention. These written materials are designed to guide the student through the Financial Aid process and, if understood and adhered to, can ensure a smooth process.
It is very important that you keep up with your LU Student ID to access financial aid records online under the University self- service portal. You will be able to view the types of supporting documents we are requesting and your award letter. To access your personal information on the web, you will need both your LU Student ID # as well as your LU assigned PIN.
We encourage you to inform us of all scholarships that you are receiving, as this will impact your overall financial aid package.
Determining Federal Financial Aid
If you receive an offer for assistance and additional information has been requested, please realize funds will not be released to you or credited to your account until that information has been received and reviewed.
If, after reviewing that information, we determine that you are not eligible for funds previously offered, that offer will be reduced or canceled. If, after funds are released to you or credited to your account, it is determined that you did not, in fact, meet the criteria for receiving aid, you may be required to repay those funds.