At Lehigh, we are dedicated to need-based financial aid and believe that we have a responsibility to evaluate a family’s ability to contribute in an equitable and consistent manner, recognizing that special circumstances can and do affect a family’s ability to pay.
The basic types of financial aid are:
- Grants (not subject to repayment)
- Loans (that must be repaid)
- Student Employment - Student Job Listings
- External Scholarships
- Other Financing Options
To further enhance the university’s commitment and support for need-based financial aid, Lehigh recently introduced its Loan Elimination and Reduction Initiatives. For students who are eligible for financial aid, and whose family’s calculated annual income is less than $50,000, their financial aid package will not include any loans to meet their calculated financial need*. For students who are eligible for financial aid, and whose family’s calculated annual income is between $50,000 and $75,000, the loan portion of their need-based financial aid package* will be limited to a maximum of $3,000 per year.
*The Office of Financial Aid will continue to calculate an expected family contribution in these cases. Financial need equals the cost of attendance minus the calculated expected family contribution.
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