Your Path to Affordable College Starts Here.

The FAFSA is live, simpler than ever, and ready for you to unlock financial aid opportunities at the University of Lynchburg.

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Why File Now?

Filing the FAFSA is the first step toward receiving financial aid. At Lynchburg, we begin awarding official financial aid offers on Feb. 1 — start now to be first in line for grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.

Recommendations and Resources

Explore these useful updates, tools, and resources to help you navigate the process this year.

Estimate Your Costs Today

Finding out what your college education could cost is simple. Here’s how:

1. Fill out the FAFSA (keep track of your Student Affordability Index number or SAI)

2. Opt in to our net price calculator.

3. Use the net price calculator to determine your estimated financial aid (make sure to plug in your SAI from the FAFSA)

4. Email the results from the net price calculator to [email protected]

5. Sit back, relax, and start dreaming of your future as a Lynchburg Hornet!

Calculate Your Cost

Important Guarantee Information:

The institutional financial aid (money from the University of Lynchburg) on your estimate is guaranteed if your official SAI calculated by the FAFSA is within 15% of your estimated SAI.

- Federal Aid (Pell Grant, SEOG, work-study, or loans) is subject to change based on FAFSA results.

- Additional scholarships or external aid could adjust your final need-based aid.

You've got Q's, we've got A's. (FAQs)

Why is filing the FAFSA important?

Filing the FAFSA is essential to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. It’s also the only way to qualify for federal grants and loans.

What's the deadline to file my FAFSA?

We recommend filing by Feb. 1 to ensure timely financial aid offers.

What happens if my SAI changes significantly?

If your official SAI from the FAFSA differs by more than 15% from the estimated SAI, your institutional aid may be adjusted.

Can I update my financial aid estimate later?

Yes, if your circumstances change, you can provide updated information, and we’ll work with you to reassess your package.

How do I use the Net Price Calculator?

Visit our Net Price Calculator to get started. It only takes a few minutes to see your personalized estimate!

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