Financial Aid
People from all economic backgrounds make a Lincoln Christian University education work for them. Financial aid can help you make LCU possible.
Understand the Finances
Tuition and Fees
Affordability and value are key features of LCU. This link will take you to detailed information on undergraduate program tuition rates, fees and other applicable charges. Follow this link for graduate and Seminary tuition and fees.
Payment Options
Tuition and fees may be paid in full before the first day of classes (click here for more details), or you may select a payment plan (click here for options).
Refunds
There are times when our students choose to withdraw from a class. Click here to read LCU’s undergraduate refund policy. Click here to read LCU’s Graduate and Seminary refund policy.
Apply for Aid
Scholarships and Grants
Click here for a list of undergraduate scholarships and grants available from LCU.
Click here for a list of graduate and seminary scholarships and grants available from LCU.
Loans
Students must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for student loans. Click here for more information.
Student Employment
For information on employment opportunities on and off campus, click here.
Resources
Net Price Calculator
Our Net Price Calculator can help you get an estimate of your out-of-pocket expenses, should you choose to enroll at LCU.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Federal law requires that students receiving Title IV funds (such as the Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Grant, Federal Work-Study and all federal loans) meet a satisfactory academic progress guideline.
Consumer Information Reporting
In compliance with Federal Regulations, information about LCU is available here for enrolled and prospective students.
FAQs
Click here for answers to financial questions about your education.
Contacting the Financial Aid Office
Investing in higher education will have a lasting impact on your life. We want you to secure the financial assistance you need to complete all your educational goals here at LCU. Financial assistance is available through federal, state, private, and LCU funds. Approximately 80 percent of our students receive scholarships, grants, loans, and work opportunities.
Questions? Give us a call at 217-732-3168, ext. 2250 or send us an email. We’re happy to help!