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Financial Aid

Lakewood High School CEEB code for FAFSA is 480586.
 
Most students, regardless of family income, should apply for financial aid.  Financial Aid is available through both state and federal funding.  Financial Aid consists of grants, loans and work-study with loans making the largest portion for most students. To be eligible for financial aid, students must have a financial need and receive a high school diploma or GED.  Most accredited schools provide financial aid to attend; including universities, community colleges, vocational, technical and career schools. Even if you are not awarded any aid, if you are going to need student loans, it is a requirement for many lenders that you have applied.  Students also need to be a US citizen (FAFSA) or eligible non-citizen (WASFA), registered with the Selective Service if required and complete all the necessary forms.  For financial aid to continue once awarded, students, must make satisfactory academic progress and reapply each year. 
 
You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal student aid and to apply for most private and public state college funding at this link:  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
 
Be careful and only use the official FREE FAFSA website:  https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.  You should submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1ST to ensure the fullest consideration of available funds.
 
Once you are admitted to a school, the financial aid office at that individual institution will make the decision about the amount of financial assistance. Both state and private colleges have financial aid funds that they control.  Many schools have financial aid deadlines that are separate from their admissions deadlines.  Check with each school to be sure.  You will be required to resubmit a FAFSA each year you are seeking financial aid in college. Keep track of your login information!
 
Further Financial Aid information can be found at the following websites: