Attending Lone Star College is an affordable option for most students. There are several types of financial aid available, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can help students and their families pay for college in three simple steps.

1. FAFSA

Complete your FAFSA at StudentAid.gov LSC School Code: 011145

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Be prepared to provide requested documents

3. GET ACCEPTED

Review/Accept financial aid award(s)

Cost Comparison to Universities 

LSC $862
SHSU $4,268
SFA $4,422
UH $4,587
A&M $5,511
UT $5,570

Based on 12 credit hours/semester for Fall 2019

Important FAFSA Tips!

• Apply by April 1 since state aid has limited funds and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The FAFSA requires the student’s household information.
• Married students will need their spouse’s information, and students under 24 are generally required to submit the parent’s information.
• Be sure to check your student email account to avoid delays, as email is the official means of communication with students.

Types of Assistance Available

In addition to FAFSA, you may qualify for other forms of assistance such as grants, scholarships, work study programs and more. There is also the LSC Promise Scholarship that provides two years of “last-dollar scholarship” for a college education at any Lone Star College location.

There are also workforce scholarships specifically created for workforce programs that allow eligible students to obtain the skills needed. The scholarships can cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies and other related costs.

You can live chat online with a LSC advisor Monday–Friday. You can also call or email us. To learn more about how to pay for college, please visit LoneStar.edu/Workforce-Scholarships.