Tuition & Financial Aid
At Lenoir-Rhyne University, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to achieve their higher education goals. Representatives are available through our Admission Office to help students find and apply for financial aid assistance and scholarships. Through the generous support of our alumni and community, LRU is able to offer almost all students who enroll some level of financial aid. Academic, merit, talent, need based, and other scholarships are also available at LRU for qualified and deserving students.
LRU TUITION
TYPES OF AID
FAFSA
PELL GRANTS
SUBSIDIZED LOANS
UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS
PLUS LOANS
GRAD PLUS LOANS
GI BILL
Veterans benefits are used in addition to the financial aid offered by Lenoir-Rhyne.
VA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Available only for qualified veterans with a service connected disability.
MILITARY DEPENDENTS EDUCATION BENEFITS
Available to spouse and/or children of a vet who is 100% permanently and totally disabled or who died after such a service-connected disability was established.
LENOIR-RHYNE PROMISE
A financial aid program that rewards North Carolina residents with a minimum financial aid package worth at least half of the cost of tuition.
NC NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE (FELS)
GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARS
NC VETERAN CHILD SCHOLARSHIP
This is a program funded by the State of NC for dependents of NC POW’s or deceased/disabled veterans.
NC ASSIST LOAN
The NC Assist Loan is an alternative education loan available to in-state and out-of-state students attending NC schools.
MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE (TAP)
Active duty military and current members of guard and reserve can receive up to 100% reimbursement of tuition.
CHILD OF A LUTHERAN MINISTER
Undergraduate students who have a parent that is an ordained Lutheran Minister may be eligible for a scholarship from LRU.
ENGAGED SCHOLARS
FRIENDS IN FAITH
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS
LR SCHOLARS
MARTIN LUTHER FELLOWS
PROGRAMMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
PHI THETA KAPPA
TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
PRIVATE LOANS
Options are available for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as parents, looking for an alternative or a supplement to federal loans.
TEACHING SCHOLARS
ALUMNI ADVANTAGE
The Alumni Advantage allows LR alumni to earn a master's degree at a discounted rate.
LR PARTNERS
Employers who become an LR Partner can offer their employees the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at LRU at a discounted tuition rate.
TUITION EXCHANGE
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Students applying for college should contact their high school advisors for other scholarship opportunities available through the community or region.
Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe, a product of Campuslogic, is a tool designed to assist students with researching and applying for outside scholarships to be used toward university tuition cost.
ELCA Fund for Leaders
The ELCA Fund for Leaders (FFL) helps financially support students studying at ELCA seminaries who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and exceptional gifts for ministry.
LTSS Endowed Scholarships
LTSS Endowed Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of friends and donors of the Seminary, who are invested in encouraging and empowering our future church leaders.
Seminary Scholarships - Synod
The Lutheran Church awards scholarships to students they think will grow to become productive members of society and the church.
Seminary Scholarships - Church
Students may also find financial support through their home church. Please speak directly with your church/pastor to determine if there may be options available.
ENROLLMENT COUNSELORS
Our team of enrollment counselors are dedicated to ensuring that our prospective students have a positive experience at LRU and receive the guidance they need. Recognizing that each student has unique needs, our counselors are here to provide individualized attention. Counselors will assist with the application process, financial aid, scholarship applications, while addressing any other questions you may have.
FAQ
First FAQ
- I received a scholarship when I was admitted. Is that all of the financial aid I am eligible for?
- When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
- How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
- How do outside or local scholarships impact my aid?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
I received a scholarship when I was admitted. Is that all of the financial aid I am eligible for?
When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
How do outside or local scholarships impact my aid?
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
Transfer FAQ
- I received a scholarship when I was admitted. Is that all of the financial aid I am eligible for?
- When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Where do I go to do that?
- I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
- How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
- How do outside or local scholarships impact my aid?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
I received a scholarship when I was admitted. Is that all of the financial aid I am eligible for?
When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Where do I go to do that?
I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
How do outside or local scholarships impact my aid?
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
Graduate FAQ
- When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
- How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
- What other aid can I pursue if my Unsubsidized Loan isn’t enough to cover my costs?
- When is my credit balance refunded to me?
When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
What other aid can I pursue if my Unsubsidized Loan isn’t enough to cover my costs?
When is my credit balance refunded to me?
Adult FAQ
- When can I file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
- I have my award letter, but there are items I need to complete. How do I complete them?
- How do I accept or decline the financial aid that has been offered?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
- When is my credit balance refunded to me?
- Am I eligible for scholarships?