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FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Academic Year: Semester: Campus:

Family Name First Name Middle Name

LAU ID No.

[ ] Applying for the first time

[ ] Reapplying
[ ] Asking for Reassessment

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Instructions

Please use the exchange rate of 1,515LBP/$ when completing your application.
Prospective Students or Continuing Students First-Time Applicants:
First Step: This application should be completed carefully by you and your parents and submitted online.
Second Step: A printed application should be submitted, along with all supporting documents, to the Financial
Aid & Scholarships Office by you or a family member by set DEADLINE.
Third Step: An appointment for an interview with one of your parents/legal guardians will be scheduled to help
the Financial Aid Committee in assessing your needs. Interviewed parents should be able to provide relevant
detailed information regarding the family's financial status.

Final Step: After the interview, the file is referred to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Committee for review. Once the
Committee has reviewed your information and determined your demonstrated need, you will be notified of the FA
decision by SMS.

Important Notices:
It is imperative to fill in all the relevant fields. Only complete applications will be processed.
After the deadline, the online application will not be accessible.
Financial aid applications are valid for one academic year only. A new application is required for each new academic
year.
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO) reserves the right to request additional information/documentation, if
deemed necessary.

Continuing Students Previous Applicants:

First Step: This application should be completed carefully by you and your parents and submitted online.

At this stage, no supporting documents are required.

Second Step: The application will be thoroughly screened, reviewed and verified by FASO staff.

Third Step: If the application is selected for additional review or verification, an email requesting additional information
will be sent to you. You are responsible for ensuring that FASO receives all requested documents by set deadline (not
applicable in all cases).

Final Step: Once the application evaluation process is complete, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Committee reviews
your information and determines your demonstrated need. You will be notified of your FA decision by email/SMS by
midsummer.
Important Notices:
Applications that have missing information will be considered incomplete and will not be evaluated.
After the deadline, the online application will not be accessible.
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office reserves the right to request additional information/documentation, if deemed
necessary.

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LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION:

Kindly note the University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the presented
documents and/or information.
1. Applicant’s recent photograph (passport size).
2. Photocopy of applicant’s Individual Civil Status record “Ikhraj Kayd Fardi” OR Lebanese ID.
3. Photocopy of Recent Family Civil Status record “Ikhraj Kayd aa’li” (issued within 6 months).
4. Employment records needed for parents: (Original documents required)
a. If Employed by the Government, an Official Income Certificate “Ifadet Rateb” or Payslip.
b. If Employed by.the Private Sector, an Employee Income Statement Form filled, signed and stamped
by employer.
c. If Self-Employed, a Self-Employed Income Statement Form should be completed and
signed by the concerned parent. Photocopies of Official Business Registration “Tesjil Mouasase” and
income tax statements “Tassrih Daribet Dakhel”.
d. If Retired from the Government, a Recent Retirement Salary Certificate “Ifadet Rateb Taqaoud” from the
Ministry of Finance.
e. If Retired from the Private Sector, a photocopy of an official document of indemnity
“Taewid” received from employer and NSSF “Daman”.
f. If Unemployed or Self-Employed, a recent NSSF Certificate of Service “Ifadet Khidme” from “Daman”.
5. Supporting documents should be submitted for all source of additional household income (e.g. rental income,
agriculture, financial assistance from family members…).
6. Photocopy of recent rental contract(s) for all rented properties (e.g. house, business premises…), if any.
7. Photocopy of Ownership deed “Sanad Melkiyeh” of all owned or inherited properties (e.g. resort, buildings,
land, business premises…), if any.
8. Certificate of ownership “Nafee Melkiyeh” obtained from the Land Registry Department-Ministry of Finance
located in Beirut, Khandak Al-Ghamik area, near Fouad Shehab Bridge, Moukarzel building, 9th floor.
This document can also be ordered via Liban Post (Original Document Required):
• In the name of the Father for the Caza where he lives and is registered.
• In the name of the Mother for the Caza where she lives, is currently registered, and is originally from.
• For Non-Lebanese, a certificate of ownership from the Land Registry Department where the family
resides.
9. Recent certificate of registration showing annual fees for each dependent child enrolled at school or university. If
applicable, the certificate should list all financial aid received (Original Document Required).

10. Photocopy of car(s) registration form “Daftar Siyara” for each family car.
11. Photocopy of bank loan agreement(s) (if any).
12. Bank statement certificate of savings (if any).
13. Photocopy of recent medical and life insurance annual premium receipts. (if any)
14. Sale documents of any sold property if sold within the past 3 years. (if any)
15. Any additional document that would support the Financial Aid application (e.g. medical reports,certificate of job
termination or end of service…).
16. If the applicant is married, all documents related to the spouse must be submitted (items 4 to 15).
17. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO) reserves the right to request additional information or
documentation, if deemed necessary.
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Applicant's Information

Name

Family First Middle PHOTO

Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Caza (as per civil record): Village (as per civil record):

Nationality: Second Nationality:

Gender: Marital Status: Applicant's Mobile #:

Permanent Family Home Address:

Country: City:
Area & Street: Building:
Floor: Home Telephone:

Applicant's Residence [ ] On Campus

[ ] With Parents
[ ] Others (specify)

Applicant's Residence Address (if different than above):

City:
Area & Street:
Building:
Floor:
Applicant's Telephone
(residence):

Applicant's Academic Information

Years Financial Aid + Annual

High School Educational Benefits
Attended Class Completed Tuition
(Last 3 years) (if any)

University Degree Earned

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Parents' Information

Father Mother
Name: Name:
Year of Birth: if deceased, year of death: Year of Birth: if deceased, year of death:

Marital Status: Marital Status:

Mobile #: Mobile #:
E-mail Address: E-mail Address:

Applicant's Spouse Information (if applicable)

Name:
Year of Birth: if deceased, year of death:

Marital Status:
Mobile #:
E-mail Address:

Work Status (list all current occupations)

Provider Status Position Name of Institution Start Date

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Siblings at School/University (excluding applicant)

School Class/University Annual Financial Aid + Net

Name Age Name of Institution Tuition ($) Educational Tuition
Major (Current Year) ($)
Benefits ($)

Other Siblings (include all brothers & sisters even those not living with family)

Previous Assisting
Marital Previous Education Financial Occupation Family
Name Age (Name of Institution) Assistance Financially
Status
% (Y/N)

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Family Annual Income in US $

Annual Income Details

PAST YEAR
Family
Father Mother Specify Source
Assistance
Annual Basic Salary/Income
Benefits (bonus, family allowance,
transportation, extra month, rewards...)
Annual Income from private business
Investments
Rent Income
Other Income
Specify Source

Total Gross Income

Income Tax, NSSF &/or Coop Charges
Total Net Income

Annual Income Details

CURRENT YEAR
Family
Father Mother Specify Source
Assistance

Annual Basic Salary/Income

Benefits (bonus, family allowance,
transportation, extra month, rewards...)
Income from private business(annual projection)
Investments
Rent Income
Other Income
Specify Source

Total Gross Income

Income Tax, NSSF &/or Coop Charges
Total Net Income

Total Bank Savings: Annual interest amount from savings:

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Family Annual Expenses in US $

Expense Details Annual Expense

Household Expenses Food & Other Supplies
Clothing
Utilities Electricity+Generator Subscription
Water
Fuel (mazout)

Telephone Mobile
Fixed + Internet
Cars Taxes (mecanique)
Maintenance
Gasoline (benzene)
Insurance

Transportation (bus, taxi, etc.)

House Rent
Municipal & Ministry of Finance Taxes
Maintenance

Lodging (dorms/apartment rent)

Education Net Tuition

Other Fees (books, bus, etc.)
Travel Expenses

Medical Insurance Company Name

Class
Premium
Life Insurance
Household Help (maid, driver, etc.)
Chronical Medical Expenses
Expenses for parents or siblings living abroad (if not included above)
Other Expenses (specify)
Total Expenses

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Detailed Loans in US $

Loan Type Date Loan Total Installment Total # of # of Loan Total

Taken Amount Amount Installments Installment Source Annual
$ $ s Payment
Per Year $

Total Annual Loan Payments

Credit Cards
Card Type Bank Name Card Holder's Name Limit Amount due

Total Annual Net Income: Total Annual Expenses:

Discretionary Income:
(Net Income minus Total Expenses)

If expenses are greater than income, kindly clarify in the space provided below how discrepancies are being covered:

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Assets (for all immediate family members living with family)

All Owned Properties (even if mortgaged)

Asset # of # of Location Real Inherited Rented Year Area Estimated
Type Floors Owned Estate Lot # Y/N Out Purchased/ (Sq.m.) Present
Shares & Section # Inherited Value ($)

Family Vehicles (even if mortgaged, including the applicant's car)

Owner Type Make Model Year Estimated

(Kia, BMW...) Year Purchased Present
Value ($)

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Declaration Statements

Educational / External Assistance Declaration Statement

(employment educational benefits, relative, foundations, ...)

[ ] I hereby declare that I am not receiving any external educational financing nor have I applied for educational
assistance from any source other than the Lebanese American University. I further commit to declare to the
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office any aid that I receive during the year as soon as I receive it or any
commitment is made to grant it.

[ ] I hereby declare that I am receiving educational assistance from a source(s) outside LAU (Substantiate
by submitting relevant documents):

Amount Source
Educational Benefits
Family Assistance
Other Foundation/Sponsors

Financing of Education at LAU

1) Estimated Resources Amount in $ (PER YEAR)

Parents'/Family Contribution
Applicant's Salary (if any)

Bank Education Loan (other than LAU's)

2) Financial Aid Requested

Applying for the first time [ ] Reapplying [ ]
Asking for Reassessment [ ] Yes

Reason for Reassessment

3) Are you interested in a Lebanese educational bank loan : [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Already benefiting
Additional Information Required
Sibling in Grade 12 [ ] Yes University:
Sibling(s) at LAU [ ] Yes Name(s):
ID#:
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Please use the space below for any additional information which you feel will assist the Financial Aid Committee
in assessing your need.

[ ] We certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. We further understand
that misrepresentations or material omissions made in this application render us legally and morally liable.

[ ] We authorize the University to verify all statements contained therein by any means it deems necessary.
We waive any claim to privacy or confidentiality of information that might arise out of the inquiry conducted by
the University for the purpose of verifying data stated in this application or during the interview.

[ ] We further undertake to inform the University of any positive change as soon as it happens if it affects our
financial status.

[ ] Any document submitted to LAU becomes the property of the University and will not be returned or photocopied.

[ ] We understand that the University reserves the right to reject my application at any time without any prior
notice or justification.
Furthermore, we understand that the University can stop offering financial aid and/or scholarships without
any prior notice or justification..

Date Student's Signature

Parent's Name Parent's Signature

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