Financial Aid

Financial Aid
Most students at Life University utilize financial aid to fund at least some portion of their education.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: STUDENT LOAN CHANGES
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.
Please click here to see the updated LU Federal Loan Limit changes.
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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As a college student, you will likely use financial aid to cover the cost of tuition and possibly to assist with the cost-of-living expenses. If applying for financial aid is new to you, it is important you take the time to research your options and find out the aid for which you qualify. Click here to view a valuable resource detailing the 2024-2025 educational costs to attend and funding opportunities.
Click here to make sure you understand the numbers whether it be what you might owe or what you might receive in a refund.
Many college students are able to use work-study, loans, grants and/or scholarships to pay for their education, depending on eligibility. Please review those you are eligible for on the Financial Aid Programs page.
The financial aid award package and additional options vary greatly depending upon the degree in which you are seeking and registered credits. Keep in mind that registered hours not counting towards your degree cannot be used in determining your enrollment status for federal aid eligibility. You will want to be sure you understand the all the costs associated with being a student here and observe the financial aid instructions carefully. Here is the quarterly Cost of Attendance by program and credit range: 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance.
The best (and fastest) way to communicate with financial aid is to email ASKFA@life.edu. We typically respond to email the same day and definitely within 24 business hours. Contact us by phone: 800.543.3345 (toll free), 770.426.2700 (local), 770.426.2926 (fax).
Financial Aid Team
| Genevieve Randall: Senior Financial Aid Counselor & State Processor Alphabet Assignment: E-N Schedule an Appointment |
| Katon Stephenson: Financial Aid Counselor Alphabet Assignment: O-Z, A-D Schedule an Appointment |
| Address | Contact Information |
| Learning Resource Center 1250 Life’s Way, Building 800 Marietta, GA 30060 | Building Hours Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 800.543.3345 (toll free) 770.426.2700 (local) 770.426.2926 (fax) |
International students are not eligible for federal, or state funded financial aid, but all can apply for Life University and external scholarships. International applicants will need to complete the I-20 Financial document in order to be eligible to attend. Please see the International Application page for details.




