Financial Aid Displacement Advisory

 
Financial aid displacement occurs when a student's financial aid is reduced due to receipt of a private scholarship, or other reasons identified in this advisory.



 
How to apply for gift aid at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Gift aid is financial help for students that does not need to be repaid
  • Submit the .
  • Apply for Scholarships.
  • Accept or Reject your Financial Aid Awards.
  • Meet and Maintain Eligibility Requirements.
Timeline for financial aid processes at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • October 1 - FAFSA and become available.
  • January 15 - FAFSA and TASFA priority deadline.
  • April 15 - Estimated time to receive financial aid award notifications for upcoming Fall/Spring
  • August 1 - Recommended date to notify Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Financial Aid and Scholarships of any gift aid received from resources outside of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ like private scholarships
Recommendations to maximize gift aid awards
  • Be aware of the at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
  • Research and apply for scholarships outside Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Recommendations to limit the reduction of gift aid
Understand your

If there has been a major change in you or your family's situation since filing the FAFSA or TASFA or you have a special circumstances that were not taking into consideration on the FAFSA, you can submit a
Contact Information to Seek Advice Regarding Gift Aid
Cathy Falb
Manager of Financial Aid
finaidoffice@lit.edu
409-880-2137
Eagles' Nest Room 137

Krista Hunter
Executive Director of Development & Foundation
scholarships@lit.edu
409-839-2956
Ceecil Beason, Room 205