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Student Financial Services

Phone: 561-237-7185, 800-578-9737 (toll free)
Fax: 561-237-7189 (fax)
Email: studentfinancialservices@lynn.edu
Location: Louis and Anne Green Center for the Expressive Arts
Office Hours:9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Student Accounts

Student Financial Services - Student Accounts

Title	Description	File type
Quick Steps	Quick steps that can help you get up and running with Student Financial Services	.pdf
Financial Calculators	Use these spreadsheets to estimate the cost to attend Lynn. The spreadsheets will also allow for scholarships, loans and grants to be taken into account on the calculation.	.pdf
Your Financial Journey	A booklet showing students all of the financial processes to be completed during their journey at Lynn University.	.pdf
Payment Options	Learn about payment options and processes, as well as setting parents and other third parties up to receive billing statements. Also learn how to apply for a refund and how to provide consent for tax forms.	.pdf

Important Links

Mission

Title	Description
Mission Statement

Financial Resources

Title	Description
Your Money Your Way. Making Sound Financial Choices at College and Beyond	An interactive iBook that promotes the concept of financial literacy.
Frequently Asked Questions	Frequently asked questions about Student Financial Services.
Download your own Tax Transcript	How to download your own tax transcript.

Student Finances 101

Understanding Finances at Lynn University

Title	Description	File type
Student Finances 101	Learn all about the financial process at Lynn University and beyond.	.pdf

SFS Videos

Videos

Title	Description
SFS on myLynn	How Student Financial Services works on myLynn.
5 Quick Steps	Five quick steps that can help you get up and running with your student finances.
Payment Options	A video reviewing the different options that are available to help pay your tuition.
The Billing Statement	How to understand a billing statement.
What is Financial Aid?	Breaking down the term Financial Aid and what it means.
How to complete your FAFSA	A video outlining the FAFSA process.
What is Verification?	Understanding the verification process.
How verification works with KHEAA	How KHEAA helps with the verification process at Lynn University
Uploading documents to KHEAA	How to upload your verification documents to KHEAA
Sources of Scholarships	An outline of different scholarship opportunities that students can research.
Student Loans	Learn all about the different types of student loans.
Accessing the ESAS Portal	Learn how ESAS works and how to use it.
Understanding your financial award	An overview of how your financial award is broken down on ESAS.
Estimated Financial Summary	Understanding an estimated financial summary as outlined in ESAS.
Cost of Attendance vs. Cost to Attend	What is the difference between the Cost of Attendance and the Cost to Attend?
Financial Aid Videos	Videos outlining the FAFSA and an overview of the financial aid process.
Student Employment	Finding a job on campus.

Announcements

Get Ready for 23-24

Wed, May 3 2023 at 2:15 PM

Regardless of whether you receive a scholarship, grant, loan or any other form of financial aid, the likelihood is that you will need to complete paperwork for the 23-24 academic year.

Please use the guide provided here to go online to your ESAS in o...

April is Financial Literacy Month

Wed, Apr 12 2023 at 10:26 AM

Create a budget: Start by calculating your monthly income and expenses. Use this information to create a budget that works for you.
Track your spending: Keep track of every dollar you spend to help you stick to your budget.
Smart debt: ...

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Financial Aid - Scholarships, Grants and Loans

Student Financial Services - Financial Aid

Handbooks

These handbooks outline the policies and procedures for all areas of Student Financial Services for day, online and graduate students.

(.pdf, 1621K)

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Loan Guidance

Guidance on loan repayment options and also guidance for parents on the PLUS application process.

(.pdf, 680K)

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Higher Education Opportunity Act

A review of the penalties for drug law violations, loan counseling and the terms and conditions of accepting financial aid under the Higher Education Opportunity Act.

(.pdf, 696K)

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The FAFSA hour

Learn step by step how to complete the FAFSA with this PowerPoint instructional guide.

(.pptx, 21505K)

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Statement of Financial Responsibility

(.pdf, 637K)

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Tuition Insurance Plan

2023-2024 version of the tuition refund plan

(.pdf, 59K)

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Direct Loans Instructions

(.pdf, 19314K)

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SAP Appeal Process

(.pdf, 6054K)

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Scholarships 4 LU

Learn all about different scholarship opportunities for you at Lynn University and beyond.

Scholarship Hunting at Lynn University

Learn all about searching for scholarships at Lynn University

(.mp4, 17283K)

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How to Write a Scholarship Letter

Learn how to write an appropriate letter applying for scholarships.

(.mp4, 9359K)

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How to Write a Scholarship Letter Booklet

Learn all of the steps to take when writing a letter to apply for a scholarship

(.pdf, 667K)

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Additional Lynn University Scholarship Opportunities

Learn about additional scholarship opportunities at Lynn University

(.mp4, 8430K)

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities at Lynn University Booklet

Learn all about the additional scholarship opportunities available once you arrive at Lynn University.

(.pdf, 574K)

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Lynn University Scholarship Newsletter

Take a look at our scholarship newsletter, as well as a number of scholarship search engines and opportunities.

(.pdf, 115K)

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Understanding Scholarships

A sample of videos outlining information about scholarships

(.pdf, 44K)

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Scholarship Search Engines

A sample of scholarship search engines currently available

(.pdf, 17K)

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Federal Guidance on Scholarships

https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships

(.pdf, 126K)

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Federal Scholarship Site

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

(.pdf, 67K)

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SFS Appointments 2023

Informational videos to assist with your 2023-2024 meetings with your financial aid counselor.

How to Provide 1098T Consent

(.mp4, 8199K)

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How to set up refund preference

(.mp4, 8933K)

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How to set up an authorized user

(.mp4, 8614K)

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How to open a billing statement

(.mp4, 7974K)

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How to review tuition insurance

(.mp4, 10968K)

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Completing online forms

(.mp4, 9897K)

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Opening a financial aid award

(.mp4, 6735K)

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Financial Aid Glossary

(.pdf, 82K)

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How to use ESAS

What is ESAS and how it is used during the document and loan approval process

(.pdf, 64126K)

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Payments and more

Learn all about the payment process. Paying, payment plans, 529 payments, requesting a refund, setting up an authorized user and requesting a 1098T.

(.pdf, 69799K)

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Veterans

Resources for Veterans

Resources for veteran students on tuition, financial aid and accreditation.

(.pdf, 593K)

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International Students

International Guides

Title	Description	File type
International Guides	Guidance on the FNIS process and the tax process for international students.	.pdf
International Payment Options	Learn how to send an international bank wire and about foreign currencies accepted through the MyLynn portal.	.pdf

Insurance

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Title	Description	File type
Insurance Certificate		.pdf
Insurance Summary United Health		.pdf

Financial Ambassador Updates

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Title	Description	File type
Budgeting	Preparing a budget with our SFS Financial Literacy Ambassadors	.pptx
Meal Planning	Meal planning on a budget developed by SFS Financial Literacy Ambassadors	.pdf
Needs, Wants & Saving	An edited presentation on Financial Needs, Wants & Savings from our SFS Financial Literacy Ambassadors	.pptx
Holiday Spending	Learn all about how to save during the Holiday spending period with our Financial Literacy Ambassadors	.pptx
Holiday Saving Tips	How to save money while spending during the holidays with our SFS Financial Literacy Ambassadors	.pdf