Financial Aid

Education is an investment in your future that requires a strong commitment, not only of time and effort, but of finances. When you are ready to make the transition, Life University will help you develop a financial plan to achieve your educational goals.

Life University participates in federally funded financial aid programs, including grants, loans, and work study. In addition, scholarships are available to Life students through the University, as well as through state chiropractic organizations, businesses, and other private sources.

In order to begin the financial aid process, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not have to be accepted for admission to complete the FAFSA. The amount of aid you receive will depend partly on your documented financial need and partly on your status as an undergraduate or a graduate student. You must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP policy can be found in the “Quarterly”), as defined by your grade point average and the number of courses you have passed, to continue receiving financial aid; also you must be at least a half-time student to qualify for most financial aid programs, and registered for courses counting towards your degree. 

Counselors from Financial Aid can advise you about all possible sources of financial aid. This office is available as a resource even after you leave Life. You may ask for counseling regarding student debts at any time.

Applying for Financial Aid

Life University would like to assist in making your dream become a reality. The Financial Aid Department will guide you in budgeting and obtaining student financial aid to help make this happen. All financial aid applicants must submit the following documents, each year, to the Financial Aid Department. For priority consideration the following must be received by January 15th:

1. FAFSA Results;
2. All other forms requested by the Financial Aid Department;
3. Any application required by a specific program.

Financial regulations and deadline dates are subject to change. Contact the Financial Aid Department for current information or check our Website.

Financial Aid Awarding Policy

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A student who is admitted in an undergraduate degree program who applies for financial will be awarded based on 15 credit hours per quarter. A student who is admitted in a master’s degree program who applies for financial aid will be awarded based on 12 credit hours per quarter. A student who is admitted in the doctor of chiropractic program who applies for financial aid will be awarded based on 25 hours per quarter.

Students need to be registered in courses counting towards their active degree in at least half-time status to receive their financial aid funds. You cannot combine credits from more than one degree program to meet the half-time status. If your program/enrollment changes from when you were awarded, you must complete a financial aid adjustment form. Call, email or make an appointment with your Financial Aid Counselor if you are unsure of your financial aid status.

Federal and State Grants & Scholarships

Grants, Loans and Work-Study

These funds are available to assist Life University students with their educational expenses. To apply for this assistance, a student must annually submit:

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. If selected for verification, then you will be required to submit additional documentation. You will be notified by email what information is required, and can check your status in EagleNet.

Undergraduate Status: If a student has earned a four-year degree, there is no eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant or the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. Any student who is in the undergraduate program, regardless of any previous degrees earned, may still qualify for other types of financial aid.

Graduate Status: Any student in the graduate program or any student in the Doctor of Chiropractic with at least 135 quarter hours and/or four-year degree may qualify for loans, scholarships and/or Work-Study.

The following is a brief description of the various Financial Aid programs: (for further information, visit LIFE.edu/FinancialAid):

Grants Available Include (for first degree undergraduate students only):

1. Federal Pell Grant: Pell Grants are available to needy undergraduate students. Full-time students may receive Pell Grants for four quarters per year. Part time students will receive prorated Pell amounts. Awards range from $650.00 per quarter up to $1,973.00 per quarter, depending on need and enrollment status.

2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: This is available to needy undergraduates who are Pell eligible. You may qualify if enrolled less than full time. Grants average $1,000 per quarter. Awarded on first come,fi rst-served basis if otherwise eligible. January 15th of each year is the priority deadline for application. If applications are received after the priority deadline, we cannot guarantee the availability of SEOG funds.

3. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant: GTEG is available to full-time undergraduate students who have been legal Georgia residents at least 24 months prior to University matriculation. Proof of established residency must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, along with a GSFAPP application and a FAFSA. GTEG is not based on financial need. The award amount varies each year depending upon the State of Georgia’s budget. The award amount for the 2017-2018 year is $317 per quarter. For a full description of the GTEG rules and regulations please visit GAFutures.

Loans

Loans are the most common source of financial aid. Most students find it necessary to borrow at least some money during their college careers. However, keep in mind that the money borrowed now will have to be repaid with interest upon graduation or withdrawal from the institution.

1. The Federal Direct Loan. These are Federal loans borrowed through the Department of Education. Subsidized loans are those for which the government pays the interest while the student is in school at least half-time (Undergraduate only). Students must demonstrate need for subsidized loans. Unsubsidized loans are those for which interest does accrue during the in-school period. Students do not have to demonstrate need for unsubsidized loans. Both the subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans have an origination fee of 1.068% until September 30th then have an origination fee of 1.069%. Both fees will be deducted proportionately from the loan proceeds. Loans disbursed after July 1, 2016: Unsubsidized interest rate is fixed at 5.31% for graduate and professional students and fixed 3.76% for undergraduate Unsubsidized and Subsidized loans. Repayment generally begins six months after graduation or enrollment of less than half-time. The minimum monthly payment is $50 per month, and the standard maximum loan term is 10 years. Interest accrues on the unsubsidized portion of the Direct Loan from the date of disbursement. These loans may be consolidated upon graduation.

The Federal Direct Loan limits are as follows:

• Annual Loan Limits for Dependent Students
  • $5,500  Freshman
  • $6,500 Sophomore
  • $7,500 Junior/Senior & Pre-DC
• Annual Loan Limits for Independent Students
  • $9,500 Freshman
  • $10,500 Sophomore
  • $12,500 Junior/Senior & Pre-DC
  • $20,500 Graduate (Master’s degree)
  • $33,000 Professional (DC) Students
• Aggregate Loan Limits
  • $31,000 Dependent Undergraduates
  • $57,500 Independent Undergraduates
  • $138,500 Graduate Students
  • $224,000 Professional (DC) Students

2. Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). These loans are credit based and approved through the Department of Education. The origination fee is 4.272% until September 30th then is 4.276%. Fee will be deducted proportionately from the loan proceeds. Repayment of the principal and interest begins within 60 days of the loan disbursement.  The fixed interest on a Federal Direct PLUS loan is 6.31%.

3. Federal Graduate PLUS loan (Grad PLUS). Graduate/Professional students will be allowed to borrow additional federal funds that do not affect their federal Direct Loan aggregate limit. Students will not be allowed to borrow over their cost of attendance (COA) or student budget. The maximum amount a student can borrow from this program is the cost of attendance minus estimated financial aid.

   Borrowers must meet established credit criteria. The origination fee is 4.272% until September 30th then is 4.276%. The interest rate is fixed at 6.31%. Repayment begins within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. Students maintaining 6 or more credit hours will qualify for an in-school deferment. This deferment may be requested through the lender.

4. Private Alternative Loans. Private educational loans may be an important funding source for students who need more loan funds than the federal programs can provide. Terms of private loans vary significantly. They require a credit check and/or debt-to-income ratio on the borrower and/or co-borrower. A co-borrower may be required; lower interest rates may be available to students who choose to have a co-borrower. Each time a student wishes to borrow a private loan, a new loan application is required by the lender.

   Before a dependent, undergraduate student borrows a private loan, parents should consider applying for a PLUS loan. Payments on a PLUS loan, like some private loans, may be deferred until a student graduates. Some restrictions could apply. Please check with your lender for specific details.

   Private Educational Loan Application Process:

   1. You must initiate the loan application process by selecting a private student loan lender of your choice. You may choose to use any of the private loan lenders listed below. Apply online at the lender’s website, or contact the lender by phone. It is a good idea to apply early as processing may take several weeks. However, keep in mind that credit approvals are only good for 90 to 150 days.

   2. Once the borrower and/or co-borrower’s credit is approved, Life University will receive a request from the lender to certify the loan. We will certify the loan for the lesser of the amount you request on your application or the maximum amount allowed by your financial aid budget (total cost minus other financial aid).

   3. Funds received at Life University will be applied first to your student account, and in the event of a credit balance, refunded to you by Student Accounts.  

5. Life University Private Loan Lenders. In an effort to assist students and families in choosing a lender, the Office of Financial Aid has compiled a list of institutions we consider to offer competitive products, solid customer service, electronic payment of loan funds and a variety of savings programs during loan repayment. Reasons for selecting a particular lender will vary from person to person, so this list should only be used as a guide or starting point for analysis. Some choose a lender based on name recognition, immediate benefit of lower origination fees, or the long-term advantage of repayment savings programs, like an interest rate reduction as a reward for making payments on time. Please note that you are not required to use any of these lenders – the choice of lender is yours. The Office of Financial Aid will process your loan with any lender you choose. Further, the list of lenders is not in any order of preference.

6. Georgia Student Access Loan (SAL). The Georgia Student Access Loan (SAL) is a limited resource loan program that is designed to assist undergraduate students who have a gap in meeting their educational costs. The program is also designed to provide interest rate and repayment incentives to those who complete their program of study within the designed program length, work in select public service sectors or STEM fields.

   In order to receive the Student Access Loan, students must:

• Be considered Georgia residents and United States citizens or eligible non-citizens.
• Complete a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for this program.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with the SAP policy at your college or university.
• Have first applied for and exhausted all other student financial aid programs including federal and state student loans, scholarship, and grant programs.
• Be randomly selected to participate in the program (Note: Selection does not guarantee approval and applicants may or may not be selected each application year).
• Meet all eligibility requirements.
• For a full description of the GSAL rules and regulations please visit GAFutures.

Employment & Work-Study

All students applying for financial aid are encouraged and expected to seek part-time employment to help reduce their dependence on loans. Your class schedule may limit the amount of time you can work during school terms; plan accordingly.

Federal College Work-Study. This program allows eligible graduate and undergraduate students to work up to 20 hours per week at jobs on and off the Life campus to earn money for their education. Federal work study is awarded on a first-come, first served basis if otherwise eligible. March 15th of each year is the priority deadline for application. If applications are received after the priority deadline, we cannot guarantee the availability of federal work study funds. The University offers a variety of jobs to qualified students including: laboratory assistants, clerical aides, groundskeepers, technical aides, and library aides. In addition to jobs on campus, many community service jobs are available off campus.

Scholarships

Merit scholarships are applied for annually. To apply and review the different scholarships offered by Life University, visit LIFE.edu/FinancialAid.

HOPE Scholarship. HOPE Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who have been legal Georgia residents at least 24 months prior to University matriculation. Students entering the University straight from high school must have graduated from an accredited Georgia high school or have documentation of official home schooling. Students entering the University after attempting college level coursework elsewhere will have all previous transcripts reviewed to determine eligibility. Students must be able to document a high school or cumulative college average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. The HOPE Scholarship award is $1,313.00 per quarter for full-time students and $656 for half-time students. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) and number of hours attempted refers to all coursework attempted (not just completed). Remedial and repeated classes are also included in attempted hours. This information is based on current state law. If the state revises its laws or regulations concerning this aid, then Life University will be required to comply. For a full description of the HOPE Scholarship rules and regulations please visit GAFutures.

Zell Miller. Zell Miller Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who have been legal Georgia residents at least 24 months prior to University matriculation. Students entering the University straight from high school must have graduated from an accredited Georgia high school or have documentation of official home schooling. Students entering the University after attempting college level coursework elsewhere will have all previous transcripts reviewed to determine eligibility. Students must be able to document a high school GPA of at least 3.7 on a 4.00 scale and a score of 26 on the ACT or a 1200 combined critical reading and math score on the SAT. To maintain the award students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3.

The Zell Miller Scholarship award is $1,450.00 per quarter for full-time students and $725.00 for half-time students. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) and number of hours attempted refers to all coursework attempted (not just completed). Remedial and repeated classes are also included in attempted hours. This information is based on current state law. If the state revises its laws or regulations concerning this aid, then Life University will be required to comply. For a full description of the Zell Miller Scholarship rules and regulations please visit GAFutures.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)

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In order to receive approval for any form of Title IV financial assistance, reasonable academic progress must be made toward graduation. To demonstrate progress, a student must comply with the following requirements:

Effective 7/1/2011 (supersedes all former policies)

The United States Department of Education and most agencies providing financial assistance require students to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in their course of study to continue receiving funding. Failure to maintain SAP will result in the loss of Federal Title IV financial aid as well as State and other aid. Federal Title IV financial aid includes Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Subsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Graduate PLUS loan, and Federal work-study. State aid includes Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG), HOPE Scholarship and Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant (LEAP).  The student’s entire academic history is evaluated to determine whether or not he/she is maintaining SAP.  This evaluation is not affected by whether or not aid was previously received or whether a student has changed programs.  The Federal Student Aid program regulations make no provision for the concept of academic amnesty or grade forgiveness.

Doctor of Chiropractic and Undergraduate Program

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and Undergraduate (UG) students will be evaluated annually at the end of each spring quarter.  Students in the Doctor of Chiropractic and Undergraduate programs are expected to complete at least 67% of all attempted hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. When students are evaluated and are not meeting SAP requirements they will become ineligible for Federal and State financial aid.  Students may regain federal and state eligibility by enrolling using their own resources or alternative funding sources until they have met a cumulative 2.0 GPA and completed 67% of their courses.

Master’s Program

The Master’s Degree program is 52 credit hours in length, and master’s students (GR) will be evaluated at the end of each quarter. Students in the Graduate (GR) program are expected to complete at least 67% of all attempted hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Graduate students will be evaluated after their first (and subsequent) quarter in the program because of the short duration of the master’s program.  Students not meeting SAP will be placed on financial aid warning for one quarter.  If at the end of their warning quarter the students are not meeting SAP they will become ineligible for federal aid.  Students may regain federal eligibility by enrolling using their own resources or alternative funding sources until they have met a cumulative 3.0 GPA and completed 67% of their courses.

SAP is Measured in Three Ways:

1. Qualitative Standard (grade point average - GPA):
   • The cumulative GPA provided by the Registrar’s Office, it is listed at the bottom of the student’s transcript.
   • DC and UG students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
   • GR students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
2. Quantitative Standard: 
   • All students (UG, GR, DC) are expected to complete at least 67% of all courses attempted.​
   • Attempted courses are defined as those for which one has registered and been charged in which grades of A, B, C, D, F, W, WF, I, P, SP, NP, WNP or IP are given.
   • Completed courses are defined as those in which grades of A, B, C, D (in some UG courses only) SP, or P are given.

Example of meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements:

At the end of spring quarter 2011, Kevin Smith, an UG student, has attempted 45 credit hours.

1. He has earned grades of “C” in all 45 hours. He has met the qualitative standard because his cumulative GPA is 2.00.
2. He has successfully completed all of the courses he attempted. He has met the quantitative standard because his completion rate is 100%.

Example of not meeting the SAP requirements:

At the end of spring quarter 2011, Susan Moore, a DC student, has attempted 95 credit hours and completed 70 of those 95 credits.

1. Her cumulative GPA is a 1.90, she did not meet the qualitative standard since her GPA is below a 2.00.
2. She met the quantitative standard because her completion rate is 73%.

3. Time Frame

 All students (UG, GR, and DC) are expected to finish their degrees after having attempted coursework not to exceed 150% of their program requirements (measured in credit hours attempted).

Warnings:

• It is an academic policy of the University that DC students have a maximum of eight calendar years to complete their programs.  Please be advised that, should DC students average less than 12 earned hours per quarter, they will be unable to complete the program in 8 calendar years.
• Full time DC students are eligible to borrow no more than $224,000 in Federal  Direct Loans.  Please be advised that, should DC students average less than 19 earned hours per quarter while receiving the maximum Federal Direct loans for all quarters, they will exhaust their Federal Direct Loan eligibility prior to completion of the program.

Appeals

If there are extenuating circumstances beyond their control, students have the right to appeal their SAP determination. The appeal must be directly relatable to the academic period for which the student is being evaluated and cannot have been previously submitted for review.  Appeals must be submitted in writing using the SAP appeal form obtained by speaking with the Financial Aid Counselor and MUST include supporting third party documentation.  Appeals without supporting documentation will not be accepted. Students are required to submit a statement regarding why the student failed to make SAP, and what has changed in the student’s situation that would allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress at the next evaluation.

Submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval and if the appeal is denied students will be responsible for paying the Institution any balance owed without Federal funds.  The Financial Aid Appeals Committee (FAAC) will consider each appeal on its own merits and the decision of the FAAC committee is final.

During the FAAC review it will be determined if the student can or cannot meet SAP after the next quarter of enrollment.  This will be done by looking at the student’s current transcript of completed classes and GPA for all quarters attended at Life University in the appropriate program.  Any student who has their SAP decision successfully appealed and cannot meet SAP after the next quarter of enrollment will receive an Academic plan and be placed on Financial Aid probation.  The Academic plan will be individualized and specific to each student in order to put the student on track to successful academic progress in no more than 4 quarters. If at any time during an Academic Plan students do not meet the terms of their plan they will lose their federal aid and will not be eligible to appeal.  If, when presented with the Academic plan, the student chooses not to accept it, the student will need to pay using other resources until meeting the minimum requirements for SAP. 

Students who choose not to appeal or have their appeal denied may regain their eligibility for financial aid by enrolling using their own resources or alternative non-federal funding and bringing their academic performance into compliance with this policy. 

Students who separate from the Institution without appealing when not meeting SAP, lose their right to appeal the decision.  If students return to the Institution and are not meeting SAP upon return they will be responsible for using their own resources or using Private loans.  Once the students are meeting SAP, they must self-identify to the Financial Aid Office and request to be reevaluated for Federal aid. 

Financial Aid Probation: A status assigned to a student who has successfully appealed and has had eligibility for aid reinstated. Probation can only be granted if the school determines the student should be able to meet the school’s SAP standards by the end of the subsequent quarter. A student on financial aid probation may receive Title IV funds for one quarter.

Financial Aid Warning (GR only): Is a status assigned to a student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress and has their academic progress evaluated at the end of each payment period, and chooses to allow students who fail its progress standards to continue to receive aid. (At Life this status only applies to graduate students, i.e. masters’.)

Obtaining a Second Degree at Life: For SAP purposes, students who have earned one degree at Life and wish to work toward a second degree will start over again, just as if they were new students.

Transfer Courses: For SAP purposes, transfer courses accepted as credit toward the Life University degree will be counted in the quantitative standard, but not the qualitative standard.

Check Total Loan Indebtedness

You may check your total loan indebtedness by going to www.nslds.ed.gov.  You will need your FSA ID and password to confirm your identity. Select the “Financial Aid Review” tab.

Veterans Eligibility Information

Students who are eligible for educational benefits under the GI Bill of Rights, should contact the veteran’s representative, located in the Registrar’s Office once the decision to attend Life has been made. The following is a breakdown of course loads as defined by the Veterans Administration:

• Full Load 12 or more quarter-hours
• 3/4 Load 9-11 quarter hours
• 1/2 Load 6-8 quarter hours
• 1/4 Load 1-5 quarter hours

If an advanced payment is desired, arrangements must be made after registration for the upcoming quarter. Direct deposit (electronic funds transfer) is now available for veterans and service persons receiving chapter 30 education benefits. The benefits of direct deposit to the claimant are faster receipt of payment and elimination of lost or stolen checks. For additional information, contact the veteran’s representative at 770.426.2780.

Financial Aid Budget Increase Policy

In compliance with federal guidelines, the Financial Aid Department has determined a cost of attendance that includes tuition, fees, books and supplies, living expenses, personal expenses, loan fees and transportation. While you may submit a budget adjustment request to increase your cost of attendance beyond standard allowances, the decision to approve or deny the adjustment is guided by professional judgment and federal guidelines. Budget increases must be submitted within the current academic year and no requests for adjustments outside of the

Budget adjustments are for special and unusual expenses that differentiate the student from other students. Submitting a request does not automatically ensure that your budget will be increased. Each submission is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Financial Aid Department reserves the right to deny any and all budget increases. A denial of some or all future types of budget adjustment requests may be made on a blanket basis based upon a student’s individual circumstances.

This policy is for the purpose of documenting unusual, non-discretionary expenses that are directly related to your education. The institution will take into account whether these expenses are special circumstances that differentiate you from the other students enrolled in the program. If approved, a revision to your budget will not result in additional gift assistance but will increase your eligibility for loans. An increase to your established student budget means you will be borrowing additional funds to cover the approved expenses. The loans borrowed would be in the form of additional Grad PLUS or private educational loans above the standard cost of attendance taking into account the special circumstances minus other estimated financial assistance. These are credit-based loans and must be approved by the Department of Education or a private lender before Life University can process your request. 

 Requests can be submitted Week 2 of each quarter through the end of Week 10. Requests submitted before Week 2 or after Week 10 will not be accepted.

There are two types of budget adjustment requests:

1. Exceptional Circumstances are reviewed by a committee made up of the FA Director and two counselors (not the requestor’s counselor). $600 minimum cost for each of the following:
   • Emergency Healthcare Costs (Medical, Dental, Psychological)
   • Emergency Automobile Repair Costs
   • Psychological Testing and Disability Accommodation Costs
2. Other costs not included in the standard cost of attendance are reviewed by the FA Director. $600 minimum cost, although exceptions may be made for less, for the following:
   • Dependent Care Costs
   • Board Examination Costs
   • One-time Computer Purchase

Required for all Budget Adjustment Requests:

• Budget Increase Request Form
• A narrative statement regarding the reason(s) for the request
• Detailed monthly budget 
• Receipts and documentation showing a paid expense incurred with the student’s name (cash receipts must be notarized)
• Copies of last 3 months bank statements 
• If you have private educational loans, statement(s) from your lender showing current balance(s)

Additional Documentation Required

Dependent care costs:

• Signed letter on dependent care center letterhead indicating dependent’s name(s), when the dependent(s) began receiving care, parent’s name and receipt showing the amount paid per month per child
• For a private provider, 3 months most recent copies of paid receipts from provider or 3 cancelled checks made out to provider by student. Letter from provider listing the name(s) of the dependent, when the dependent(s) began receiving care, parent’s name and details regarding the amount received per month per child. Letter must be signed with the provider’s name and telephone number and it must be notarized.
• Receipts paid for in cash will not be accepted unless the receipt has been signed by the company/person who performed the service and is notarized.

Board costs: 

•  Copy of National Board receipt letter found online at www.mynbce.org under “My Orders”.
• Amounts allowed are equal to the actual costs of each part.
• Retakes are not allowed.
• Must be receiving financial aid in the DC program when budget increase is submitted. 

.Emergency auto repair costs: 

• Emergency auto repairs allowed for one student vehicle only and the vehicle must be in the student’s name. Statement must show this information from the repair company. 
• Requests for routine or standard maintenance in order for the car to continue to run in working condition are not accepted (such as oil changes, new tires, brake pads, emission test).
• A statement/bill detailing date of repairs, work performed, cost of repairs, amount paid, and payment method. • The statement/bill must have the student’s name as the customer; spouse’s names are not acceptable.
• If the repair is the result of an accident, the student must submit proof of insurance showing amount of deductible.
• Receipts paid for in cash will not be accepted unless the receipt has been signed by the company/person who performed the work and is notarized.

Healthcare costs:

• Emergency out-of-pocket expenses for medical, dental, vision and prescriptions costs not covered by insurance.
• This category is not meant to supplement a student who does not carry insurance or a health condition that is on-going.
• Cosmetic, diagnostic and elective procedures, normal pregnancy, birth control and related expenses are not covered under this policy
• Contacts and glasses are not covered under this policy.
• Routine medical/dental visits are not covered under this policy.
• Medical/dental receipt(s) must detail emergency procedure with the amount the student paid and the date the service was received.
• Receipts paid for in cash will not be accepted unless the receipt has been signed by the doctor or hospital and is notarized.

Psychological Testing/Disability Accommodations:

• Cost of disability testing.
• Cost of special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment and supplies whose need is documented by a disability professional that are not provided by other agencies.
• Written documentation of disability and/or need for equipment, assistance, testing or supplies provided by disability professional.

Computer purchase: 

• A one-time purchase of a computer is allowed while attending Life University.
• The University has developed a standard reasonable cost for such purchase.
• Related items such as iPods, computer software and warranties are not covered. Tax not included.
• A receipt including the student’s name, the items purchased, date of expense and the amount paid and payment method.
• Receipts paid for in cash will not be accepted unless the receipt has been signed by the company/person through which the computer was purchased and is notarized.

Suspension of Federal/State Aid Eligibility for Drug Related Offenses

A student who has been convicted of any offense under Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance is ineligible to receive any grant, loan, or work assistance during the period beginning on the date of such conviction and ending after the interval specified in the following table:

Convictions only count if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV aid. They do not count if the offense was not during such a period. A conviction that was reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record does not count, nor does one received when he/she was a juvenile, unless he/she was tried as an adult.

A student whose eligibility has been suspended can resume eligibility if at least one of the following has been met:

• The student satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program.
• The student successfully passes two unannounced drug tests conducted by a drug rehabilitation program.
• The conviction is reversed, set aside or removed from a student’s record.

For additional information regarding this policy, students may reference the Federal Student Handbook (2015-2016) Volume 1, 1-12 at www.ifap.ed.gov or contact The Office of Financial Aid.