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Paying for College

Making college affordable

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Find the information you need to apply for financial aid, view tuition costs, explore scholarships, or set up a payment plan.

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Apply for Financial Aid

Start your FAFSA or TASFA to qualify for grants, scholarships, and loans.

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View Tuition and Fees

See how affordable a Lone Star College education can be.

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Set Up a Payment Plan

Break your tuition into smaller, manageable payments.

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Explore Scholarships

Find free money to help pay for college - no repayment required.

Estimate Your College Costs

Get a quick estimate of your tuition, fees, and typical financial aid savings. Most students pay less than the full sticker price - and knowing your costs early helps you plan your path to graduation. Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your real costs.

  • Get an estimate of your tuition and fees
  • See an average cost after typical financial aid
  • Plan your next steps for paying for college

Ways to Pay for College

Discover grants, scholarships, work opportunities, and payment options to make college more affordable.

Grants

Free money based on financial need - no repayment required.

Learn About Grants
Scholarships

Awards based on merit or financial need - no repayment required.

Search Scholarships
Student Loans

Borrowed money you repay after graduation. Understand your options before borrowing.

Learn About Student Loans
Work-Study Jobs

Work-study positions at each campus. Students with financial need can earn money by working part-time.

Explore Work-Study Opportunities
Payment Plans

Split your tuition into manageable monthly payments.

Set Up a Payment Plan
Pay Tuition

Quickly pay your tuition balance online through our portal.

Pay Tuition Online
Veteran Benefits

Special financial aid programs for veterans, active duty, and eligible family members.

Learn About Veteran Benefits
FAFSA

Apply for federal financial aid to help cover college costs. Required for most grants, scholarships, and loans.

Complete Your FAFSA

What is Financial Aid?

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. This assistance covers educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, and supplies. There are several types of financial aid that may be combined into your financial aid package.

Financial aid is only offered for courses that count toward completing your degree. If you register for courses outside of your program, your financial aid awards may be impacted. Learn more here.

Financial aid packages may include multiple types of awards and must be applied for each academic year.

Need Help?

Step 1

Complete FAFSA

Submit your FAFSA application. (LSCS School Code: 011145)

Step 2

Submit Documents

Provide any additional documents if requested by Financial Aid.

Step 3

Accept Your Aid

Review and accept your financial aid package after notification.

Additional Resources

Find the tools and information you need to navigate financial aid successfully.

Apply for federal financial aid programs. Complete your FAFSA online to determine your eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

Visit Federal Student Aid

Submit required documentation. View and download forms needed to complete your financial aid application process at Lone Star College.

View Forms

Get answers to your questions. Browse frequently asked questions about applying for, receiving, and maintaining financial aid eligibility.

View FAQs

Each January, eligible students will be sent a 1098-T form. The 1098-T is a record of the information that Lone Star College has reported to the IRS on a student's behalf. The 1098-T form is provided as required by the IRS to eligible students in late January to help them determine if they qualify for an American Opportunity Tax Credit or a Lifetime Learning Credit.

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In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, this webpage provides a comprehensive list of topics and links to information about Lone Star College on a variety of subjects which may be helpful to prospective students, their families, high school counselors, as well as prospective employees, current students and current employees.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) refers to meeting the academic requirements set by the school to remain eligible for financial aid.

Understand the SAP requirements here.

Learn About SAP Requirements

Verification is the process in which the Financial Aid Department reviews the data reported by the student/parent on the student's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Selected for verification? Submit requested documents to complete your financial aid file.

Verification Information

Need Help? Contact the Financial Aid Office

Submit a Financial Aid Question Via Email

Be sure to include your full name and student ID number when submitting your question.

Phone: (281) 290-2700

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