Financial Aid
Financial Aid
ABOUT Financial Aid
Financial Planning for Your Education
Planning for your education starts with understanding your costs and the resources available to help you pay for them. Your options may include scholarships, grants, work-study, and student loans, depending on your program and eligibility.
New to financial aid at Life U? Start with the application steps below. Already applied? Visit EagleNet to check requested documents, review your aid offer, and see what you need to complete. Complete your New Student Checklist
important updates
Changes to Federal Student Loans
Federal student loan changes may affect your education funding plans. Review the information below and contact Financial Aid for help understanding how it applies to your situation.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) included several significant changes to federal student loan availability, amounts, and repayment options. Most of these changes will be effective July 1, 2026. Visit One Big Beautiful Bill Act Updates | Federal Student Aid for updated guidance from the DOE.
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) put together some helpful resources for Graduate Students, DC Students, Current Parent Borrowers, and New Parent Borrowers.
All information provided here is based on NASFAA’s understanding of the Department of Education’s implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as outlined in draft regulatory text. All details are subject to change pending the release of the final regulatory text, which is expected to be released in the first half of 2026.
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Find Your Next Step
Financial aid may help cover tuition and other educational expenses, including living costs. Explore your options, understand your budget, and use the resources below to apply for and manage your aid.
Build your budget by reviewing tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses. Life U’s cost and funding resources can help you understand what you may need to pay and how financial aid relates to your balance or refund.
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Scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans may help fund your education. Your financial aid offer and available options depend on your degree program, registered credits, and eligibility. Review the different types of aid to understand which may be available to you.
New to financial aid? Follow Life U’s application instructions to learn how to submit your FAFSA and complete the required steps. Only courses that count toward your degree can be included when determining your enrollment status for federal aid eligibility.
Life University’s FAFSA school code: 014170
EagleNet is Life U’s self-service portal for managing your student experience. Use it to review your financial aid offer, check requested documents, and track outstanding requirements. Check your student email regularly for financial aid updates.
International students can explore Life University and external scholarships. Contact Financial Aid with questions about eligibility, and review the international application requirements for the financial documentation needed to obtain an I-20.
Contact Financial Aid
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about your application, funding options, or financial aid offer? Our team can help you understand your next steps.
Get in touch
Email: ASKFA@life.edu
Phone: 770.426.2700 | Toll-free: 800.543.3345
Fax: 770.426.2926
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Location:
Learning Resource Center, 1250 Life’s Way, Building 800, Marietta, GA 30060
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Shimeka Newsom
Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Financial Aid - Genevieve Randall
Senior Financial Aid Counselor and State Processor - Michelle Nixon
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Systems
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