Financial Aid Eligibility

To determine eligibility for need-based assistance, student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA will gather information regarding you and your parent's adjusted gross income, Social Security benefits, social services benefits, the number of family members, the number of family members in college, and for some, family assets. You may complete the FAFSA online, or pick one up at your local high school or college.

The amount of need-based assistance a student can receive is determined by subtracting the expected family contribution (EFC) from the cost of attendance. The cost of attendance is based on estimation of tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses.

Based upon the amount of the student's financial need, the Student Financial Aid Office awards a package of scholarships and grants, and employment. Applications for the Michigan Alternative Student Loan Program are also available.

Even if you don't think you qualify for financial aid assistance, you should still complete an application, available from any generalist in the Richard J. Pappas Student Services Center, or in the offices at Bertrand Crossing Campus and South Haven Campus.

For more information, call (269) 927-8128.

Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
LMC at South Haven - 125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-7500
LMC at Bertrand Crossing - 1905 Foundation Drive, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-1391
M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832