How to Apply for Financial Aid

You've submitted your application to Lehigh. Now what? Here are the steps to apply for Financial Aid at Lehigh.

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Applying for financial aid is the best way to see how a Lehigh education can be more affordable than you think. We offer financial aid packages to make Lehigh an attainable goal. Applying for financial aid may be confusing or stressful. So we're here to help guide you through the process.

The first thing you'll need to do is complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which can be completed at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is comprised of a few sets of questions, including information from your federal tax returns. While this likely sounds daunting, you may be able to utilize a tool that allows you to import your federal tax return information in just a few clicks.

The next step in the process is to fill out a CSS profile. This profile, administered by the College Board, is used to determine your eligibility for institutional grants and scholarships. Be aware that there is a cost to submit this application, but this fee may be waived if you meet the College Board fee waiver requirements. Go to cssprofile.org to complete the profile. The questions are similar to the FAFSA.

And while there is no ability to import your federal tax information, don't worry. Your assigned Lehigh financial aid counselor will review the application for accuracy. You will also need to forward copies of your federal tax returns to the Lehigh office of financial aid by the deadline listed on our website. And be sure to check your Lehigh portal for important communications related to your financial aid application.

Financial aid applications are time sensitive, so be sure to keep track of approaching deadlines at lehigh.edu/financialaid. here you will also find additional financial aid resources. We hope that this helps to clarify the application for financial aid process at Lehigh University. Our financial aid staff is available to assist you through this process. We sincerely want to help you achieve your educational goals, and we know the cost can be a significant factor for many of our applicants.