Financial Aid Displacement Advisory
How to apply for gift aid at LIT
Gift aid is financial help for students that does not need to be repaid
- Submit the FAFSA.
- Apply for Scholarships.
- Accept or Reject your Financial Aid Awards.
- Meet and Maintain Eligibility Requirements.
Timeline for financial aid processes at LIT
- October 1 - FAFSA and TASFA become available.
- January 15 - FAFSA and TASFA priority deadline.
- April 15 - Estimated time to receive financial aid award notifications for upcoming Fall/Spring
- August 1 - Recommended date to notify LIT Financial Aid and Scholarships of any gift aid received from resources outside of LIT like private scholarships
Recommendations to maximize gift aid awards
- Be aware of the grants available at LIT.
- Apply for scholarships at LIT.
- Research and apply for scholarships outside LIT.
Recommendations to limit the reduction of gift aid
Understand your College Costs
If there has been a major change in you or your family's situation since filing the FAFSA or TASFA or you have a special circumstances that were not taking into consideration on the FAFSA, you can submit a Special Circumstance Appeal.
If there has been a major change in you or your family's situation since filing the FAFSA or TASFA or you have a special circumstances that were not taking into consideration on the FAFSA, you can submit a Special Circumstance Appeal.
Contact Information to Seek Advice Regarding Gift Aid
Cathy Falb
Manager of Financial Aid
finaidoffice@lit.edu
409-880-2137
Eagles' Nest Room 137
Krista Hunter
Executive Director of Development & Foundation
scholarships@lit.edu
409-839-2956
Ceecil Beason, Room 205
Manager of Financial Aid
finaidoffice@lit.edu
409-880-2137
Eagles' Nest Room 137
Krista Hunter
Executive Director of Development & Foundation
scholarships@lit.edu
409-839-2956
Ceecil Beason, Room 205