Financial Aid Assistance

​Ms. Norwood is LRHS's Financial Aid Advisor. She is available to assist parents and students with the Federal Financial Aid Process, and can assist with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. She is available for in-person appointments every Thursday in September through the end of April. Contact the Student Services department, or email Ms. Norwood at [email protected] to schedule.

Applying for Financial Aid

All students applying for any federal financial aid must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the only application students must complete to be considered for all federal financial aid. You can access this form online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 

Please check with your individual college to determine important dates and deadlines, including application processes and deadlines for college-specific scholarships.
If your family’s financial circumstances have changed since you have received your financial aid award letter, you can file an appeal. Contact your college's financial aid office for their appeal process. Here is further advice on how to write a financial aid appeal letter. You can also now utilize
SwiftStudent, a free tool that offers guidance and resources about how to request additional financial aid. ​
In addition to the FAFSA, many colleges request additional information with their own institutional form.  Admission and financial aid materials will include specific institutional requirements. A commonly used form is the CSS Profile.

Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information Resources
Read about the steps to fill out the FAFSA, as well as an overview of financial aid information.
CFNC Financial Aid Information
CFNC is full of information on the different types of financial aid and how to get it. There are also some good links on debt management and financial literacy.
        - Learn more about Applying for Financial Aid
        - Learn about the Types of Financial Aid and Paying for College
        - Watch videos on CFNC's Youtube Channel: Helping You Pay for College

Determining Eligibility for In-State Tuition and State Grants

To determine your residency in North Carolina, all NC colleges require applicants to register with RDS (Residency Determination Service). This service will determine eligibility for in-state tuition and state grant awards. To learn more about RDS, and how it relates to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), read the Navigating RDS and the FAFSA tip sheet.