Apply for financial aid each year using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is the only way you can qualify for federal and state financial aid and our Lawson State scholarships. 99% of Lawson State students qualify for aid, so don't miss this opportunity to bring down the cost of your education. Apply today.
You must be an admitted student to Lawson State Community College before your aid can be processed or awarded. If you haven't yet applied to Lawson State, complete the Lawson State application first.
An FSA ID allows you to electronically sign and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) without having to print, sign, and mail a signature page to the FAFSA processor. An FSA ID allows you to make corrections to your FAFSA online and access the Student NSLDS site that tracks all of your financial aid from all schools.
All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every
award year (July 1, 20xx - June 30, 20xx). You can apply online after October 1 for
each upcoming award year. Click here to determine your correct award year.
Use your FSA ID to sign and submit your application electronically. Use Federal School Code Number 001059 for Lawson State Community College.
Upon receipt of the FAFSA, you can view your missing (unsatisfied) requirements in MyLawson. Go to MyLawson > Financial Information > Unsatisfied Requirements to review. Failure to complete unsatisfied requirements can void your eligibility for aid.
If your application information states you are selected for verification, you must provide:
To view your eligible aid, go to MyLawson > Financial Aid > Financial Aid Status and enter the aid year (current school year). Click on Student Requirements, then to authorize Title IV, click on Indirect Charge Title IV Authorization. Use the drop-down box on the right side of the screen to click Authorize. Then click on Submit Information.
Bessemer Campus
Building A
1100 Ninth Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
Bessemer Campus Phone
(205) 929-3423
Birmingham Campus Phone
(205) 929-6380