Parents

Federal Aid Program Changes

Changes have been made that will effect financial aid for the 2009-2010 year including FAFSA deadlines and application processing. Click here for the most up to date information on securing aid for the current school year. Click here for information on the projected changes for the 2010-2011 year.

 

 In This Section:

Tools for Parents | Understanding Financial Aid |  Preparing for College | Teaching Money Management Skills |

Tools for Parents

E-Newsletter for Parents

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is pleased to provide an electronic information service especially for parents. The service is called parentinfo@loyno.edu and through it the subscriber will receive email reminders of financial aid filing deadlines, billing dates, and other significant events. It will help you keep in touch with your student 's financial aid situation. .

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LORAPAR

LORA (Loyola's Online Records Access) is available for parents of students who have been authorized to view their son or daughter's educational and financial records. LORAPAR provides the information most requested by parents and makes it available when the need arises - not just during “regular business hours." You will be able to view grades, account balances, financial aid information, class schedules, and the IRS Form 1098-T which parents may need when filing their income tax.

Additonal Resources

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
• College Parents of America
• The U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center - The Higher Education Center's purpose is to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence.

Understanding Financial Aid

We know that the process of applying for financial aid can be very confusing for families. We hope the resources we provide will be helpful to families who may be going through the process for the first time. Visit our page for Undergraduate Students for additional information. See also Financing Tools for Parents  (includes information on budgeting for "other" expenses and whether students should have credit and /or debit cards)

Preparing for College

The resources on our Preparing for College page are specifically designed to answer the questions asked by younger students, their families and guidance counselors. 

Teaching Money Management Skills

• Money Management Tools for Students and Young Alumni
• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
• A Letter to My College Bound Daughter
• -Parents, Teens and Money: Where Should You Begin?  from College Parents of America

 

  

Updated November 8, 2009