Overview: The Alliss grant is an opportunity grant, designed to help students pay for college. The grant is need-based (as determined by the FAFSA application) and is available to all students who are aid eligible and meet the program eligibility, below. Students must be enrolled in an AA, AS, AAS, AFA, diploma, or certificate program. Grant funds are limited.
Grant Description: Students may be eligible for an award up to $2,000 per year ($1,000/semester). On-the-job and customized training courses are ineligible for the Alliss Grant. The grant is renewable. To be eligible for renewal, a student must reapply each academic year.
Program Eligibility The eligibility requirements for the Alliss Grant are as follows:
- Students must have a current FAFSA complete on file. The FAFSA can be completed at fafsa.gov
- Recipients must not hold baccalaureate (4-year) or higher degrees.
- Recipients must not be in default with a federal student loan.
- Students must be pursuing a program at LSC that could transfer to a baccalaureate degree at another school.
- Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- If selected, the recipient must meet with an LSC Academic Advisor to complete a baccalaureate degree plan prior to receiving any funds.
Application Procedure: The applicant must complete the online Alliss Grant Application. Applications will be reviewed around 2-4 weeks into the semester and will continue to be reviewed throughout the year for as long as funding is available.
Eligibility Notification: The college will notify you via email as to whether or not your Alliss Grant application has been approved. Keep an eye on your LSC email for any correspondence. This notification will include further instructions about completing the baccalaureate degree plan.
