Apply to 51ยายื
Apply for admission and gain acceptance to 51ยายื.
File FAFSA
Apply for External Scholarships
Optional
Select a college scholarship search engine (such as Fastweb.com), create a personal profile and apply for outside scholarships. Check with your high school guidance counselor for local scholarship opportunities.
Please check here for more helpful information on external scholarships.
Apply for Lakeland Scholarships
Optional
Apply for any 51ยายื scholarships for which you meet the criteria. Many 51ยายื scholarships have a priority deadline of November.
Review Your Plans
Complete Federal Loan Requirements
If you are accepting federal direct student loans, complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling at .
Term attending | FAFSA to submit | Submit FAFSA between: | Income tax information |
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Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 | 2024-2025 | Oct. 1, 2023-June 30, 2025 | 2022 |
Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 | 2025-2026 | Dec, 2024-June 30, 2026 | 2023 |
If you have special or unusual circumstances which could affect your ability to contribute to college expenses, you may qualify for a re-evaluation of financial aid eligibility. Examples of these circumstances include, but are not limited to the following: death in family, separation/divorce, involuntary loss of a job, retirement of wage earner and medical expenses paid and not covered by insurance. The request for consideration of special circumstances form is available on the financial aid forms tab.
Note: If you do not want to complete the FAFSA, you may still be awarded a 51ยายื academic scholarship. Please contact the financial aid office.