Keep it affordable
Financial assistance is available for online classes, and many employers also have tuition reimbursement programs. More than 99% of LaGrange students receive some form of financial assistance, and the college awards over $26 million in total financial aid annually.
To close any gap between what you and your family can contribute and the actual cost of attending, your financial aid package may include a variety of federal need-based and non-need-based grants, loans and student employment options.
RN to BSN Tuition: $685 per semester hour (scholarshipped), $825 (otherwise)
Refund policy: Reference to the LaGrange College Bulletin for the complete refund policy.
Explore aid options
LaGrange College Work Aid is an institutional employment program that provides students with opportunities to earn additional money for school through employment in on-campus departments and off campus in community-service activities. Although a non-need-based program, first priority is given to students with financial need. Students earn at least the federal minimum wage and are paid monthly.
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan is not awarded on the basis of financial need. Any student regardless of income may participate in this loan program. However, interest does accrue from the date of disbursement until the loan is paid in full. The current interest rate on unsubsidized loans is 4.99% for undergraduate students and 6.54% for graduate students. The borrower has the options of paying the accrued interest or having the interest capitalized. Undergraduate students may borrow annually a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans not to exceed $3,500 as a freshman; $4,500 as a sophomore; and $5,500 as a junior or senior. Graduate students may borrow $20,500 annually.
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is available to the parents of a dependent student to defray remaining educational expenses after all other financial aid resources are exhausted. Eligible applicants may borrow up to the cost of attendance less other financial aid. The current interest rate is 7.54% and will not exceed 9%. Unlike the Federal Stafford Loan program, PLUS borrowers must be credit worthy to qualify for this loan and repayment begins within 60 days of the loan disbursement. Parents can apply online at www.studentloans.gov.
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan is available for graduate students who need to borrow funds beyond the federal direct subsidized and unsubsidized loan limits. The Graduate PLUS Loan will have a fixed 7.54% interest rate, a 4.23% origination fee deducted at disbursement, and all other federal direct loan criteria. No annual or aggregate borrowing limits are imposed, other than cost of attendance less other financial aid received.
Private (Alternative) Loans are non-federal educational loans through private lenders. Unlike Federal Direct Loans, private alternative loans require the applicant be credit-worthy or have a credit-worthy co-signor. We advise that this loan option be used as a last resort after all federal loan options, including a Parent PLUS Loan, if a dependent student, have been exhausted. The interest rate, repayment fees and terms are more favorable under the Federal Direct Loans. If after exploring all financial aid options you find that you must apply for a private alternative loan, research different lenders before selecting one. We recommend that you compare the lenders' loan products, interest rates, and repayment plans before applying for a private alternative loan.
The U.S. Government provides need-based grants, loans and student employment programs to eligible U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens to help defray the cost of attending college. These programs require that the applicant complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for each program.
Federal Pell Grant is a need-based, federal grant awarded to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. The student's Expected Family Contribution, Cost of Attendance and enrollment status determines the Pell award. Students enrolled less than full-time may qualify for a reduced amount Pell Grant. The lifetime Pell Grant limit is six years or the attainment of a bachelor's degree.