LSCC - High School Info

High School Students: How to Apply

To Begin:

1. Request an application by writing or calling:

Office of Admissions and Records
Lawson State Community College
1100 Ninth Avenue, SW

Bessemer, AL 35022

Phone: 205.428.6391

Fax: 205.426.7465

Office of Admissions and Records
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Road, SW
Birmingham, AL 35221

Phone: 205.925.6435

2. Apply online (see below).

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Forms for Download

Procedures for Admission to Lawson State Community College
Application - Page 1 ~ Categories, Instructions & Requirements
Application - Page 2a ~ Admissions Form to Lawson State Application - Page 2b ~ Certification Form
Application - Page 3 ~ High School Authorization Form / Accelerated High School / Dual Enrollment-Credit Plan
Procedures for Scholarships
Application - Page 1 ~ Instructions & Qualifications
Application - Page 2 ~ Scholarship Application
Alabama College System In-State Residency Eligibility Certification Form

To apply for financial assistance:

Lawson State Community College awards financial assistance on a rolling basis for the entire year. Upon receipt of the original SAR (Student Aid Report) or electronic ISIR (Institutional Student Information Record), consideration for other financial aid can be made. Those students who submit documents by July 15, for the coming fall semester, who demonstrate the greatest need for assistance will receive priority consideration for other financial aid which is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. These programs are the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study and Alabama Student Assistance Program.

Students applying for financial aid must first adhere to the following:

Complete an Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year. The FAFSA is available from high school guidance counselors, colleges, universities and libraries. You may also file a FAFSA through the Internet by accessing www.fafsa.edu.gov and follow the instructions there. Apply for admission to the College. If currently not enrolled or accepted for admission, you should apply immediately. An application for Federal Financial Aid cannot be acted upon until you have been accepted for admission as a degree/certificate-seeking student.

Qualifying for Federal Financial Aid:

Students applying for Federal Financial Assistance must:

Generally have a financial need; the financial need is determined by the U. S. Department of Education, which will determine the student's Expected Family contribution (EFC) from the application documents submitted.

Have a high school diploma, GED or have passed an independently administered test approved by the U. S. Department of Education.
Be an U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (must provide documentation to verify their eligibility).
Submit signed copies of certain financial documents for the student and student’s spouse or student’s parent if dependent if they are selected for the process called verification. Contact the Financial Aid office to find out which documents are required. Approximately 1/3 of all financial aid applications are selected by the federal government for a process called verification.
Have a valid social security number.
Not be in default on a federal loan or owe a refund on a Grant received for attendance at any postsecondary institution.
Have certified Selective Service registration status (if appropriate).
Have all official transcripts on file.
Must be enrolled as a student in an eligible program, making satisfactory academic progress. (Technical classes require clock conversion to receive Title IV funds.)
Not be convicted of drug possession or drug sale.