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Scholarships and Grants

LMU Academic Excellence Awards

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for students receiving an Academic Excellence Award. The FAFSA is available starting October 1 each year. For just the 24-25 award year, the FAFSA will open in December of 2023. LMU's school code is 003502. Students must enroll at least half-time to be eligible for an Academic Excellence Award, and the amounts are pro-rated based on enrollment status if not enrolled full-time.

All students accepted to LMU will be considered for an Academic Excellence Award. All scholarships are renewable for three additional years, provided the student maintains a cumulative 2.0 GPA.

Academic Excellence Award recipients are expected to take an active part in student life by becoming involved in at least one of the University's recognized student organizations (for which you are not receiving scholarship money) each semester. Recipients are encouraged to complete 10 hours of campus/community service each semester.

NOTE: All academic awards must be applied toward required tuition, books, fees, housing, and food expenses. All other financial aid, including federal, state, and outside scholarships and institutional grants, will be credited to the student's account first, with the academic award picking up the balance of the student's institutional aid eligibility. No cash refunds will be made.

Other Institutional Scholarships & Grants

Annual & Endowed Scholarships

Lincoln Memorial University greatly benefits from the generosity of donors who have made annual and endowed scholarships possible for our students. The annual and endowed scholarship application is available for all current LMU students and those who have been accepted for the upcoming academic year. The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by January 31st.

Students may access the application from MyLMU's "Quick Links" tab. Select the "Annual and Endowed Scholarship Portal" option from that menu and log in (if prompted) using your LMU credentials. ​

Please note that this online application is only for annual and endowed scholarships and does not replace any other financial aid forms or processes. If you have questions, please contact finaid@LMUnet.edu.

Federal Programs

Tennessee State Programs

The Tennessee Eligibility Verification for Entitlement Act (EVEA) requires that institutions of higher education verify that anyone seeking a state public benefit (including state financial aid) is a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States. For most students, verification will be completed when citizenship or eligible non-citizenship status is confirmed by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If verification is not completed through the FAFSA, the Office of Student Financial Services will request documentation from the student.

To receive Tennessee state financial aid, students must be Tennessee residents as classified pursuant to TCA 49-8-104. The Office of Student Financial Services will use information from the admissions application to verify TN residency. If any conflicting information regarding residency exists, the student will be notified and will be required to submit proof of residency in accordance with TCA 49-8-104.

To prevent a delay in receiving TN funds, make sure that Lincoln Memorial University is set as your institution by logging into the TSAC Student Portal. Before dropping courses, always check with the Office of Student Financial Services to see how it may affect your financial aid.

For a list of all TN state programs, award information, and eligibility requirements, visit the College for TN website.

Kentucky State Programs

Students attending the Corbin campus of Lincoln Memorial University who are KY residents may be eligible to receive Kentucky state scholarships and grants administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

At least 50% of the classes a student enrolls in must be in-seat courses for a student to receive KY state funds. The Office of Student Financial Services typically awards KY state funds closer to the start of the semester to confirm enrollment hours and the percentage of in-seat courses. For more information regarding KY state awards, please visit KHEAA.

Florida State Programs

Students attending the Tampa, FL campus of Lincoln Memorial University may be eligible to receive Florida state financial assistance from programs including, but not limited to, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and the Florida Student Assistance Grant Program. For more information regarding Florida state programs, visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance website.

Tuition Exchange

Lincoln Memorial University participates in the Tuition Exchange Scholarship Program. Lists of participating institutions can be found on each program's website. For more information, please contact the LMU Office of Human Resources.

Duncan School of Law Scholarships

Everyone loses when financial constraints prevent a promising student from enrolling in law school. LMU Law is pleased to provide substantial merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are reserved for students with superior academic backgrounds, outstanding leadership qualities, a track record of community service, need, and other qualities worthy of recognition. These financial awards recognize each recipient's potential for success in our program and will be credited toward their tuition. 

LMU - CVM Veterinary Scholarships

Lincoln Memorial University strives to provide abundant scholarship opportunities to its students. Each year, the number of scholarships available has increased, and we intend to continue that trend.

Listed below are scholarships available to LMU-CVM students. The number of scholarships, amounts awarded, and number of recipients may vary from year to year.

To apply for scholarships, log into MyLMU, select the "Quick Links" tab in the top right corner, and select "Annual and Endowed Scholarship Portal." Log into the portal using your LMU credentials. Applications are due January 31.

External Scholarships & Resources

"Outside" Scholarships

Below are some external resources and scholarship opportunities. We recommend that students do not pay for any scholarship applications. While we research the scholarships we post, we are not responsible for any site content.

Important Dates
  • December 31, 2023: The 2024-2025 FAFSA is available to complete on the Federal Student Aid website.
  • August 1, 2024: Deadline to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA for TN Promise.
  • April 15, 2024: Deadline to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA for Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA).
  • January 31, 2024: Deadline for the Annual & Endowed Scholarship Application.
  • December 2023: Due to FAFSA Simplification, the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been delayed. The FAFSA form will be available by December 31, 2023.
  • November 15, 2023: The Annual & Endowed Scholarship Application opens.
Contact Us

Student Financial Services
Location: DAR-Whitford Hall
Phone: 423.869.6336
Fax: 423.869.6347
Email: finaid@LMUnet.edu

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