LCC financial grant is awarded to students based on their financial need. Financial need is determined by evaluating the financial situation of the student and their family. Students must submit the financial aid application form and other necessary supporting documents in order to be considered for LCC financial grant.

For the 2006-07 academic year the average financial grant awarded ranged from 1,000 - 8,000 LTL per recipient, depending on need and availability of funds.

We select financial grant recipients according to the following criteria:
Prospective Students:

• Your academic results from secondary school
• Your application and interview results
• Your financial need

Current Students:

• Your financial need
• Your academic results

Full tuition is awarded to four second year students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 9.2 and demonstrate leadership skills. Priority will be given to students who contribute to college life or the community.

GPA and leadership performance is reviewed annually for the student to maintain the scholarship in their subsequent years.

50% tuition is awarded to six students (two from each year – second, third and fourth) with the highest GPAs from the previous year, unless they have received another financial grant.

Students that study at LCC together with their brother or sister are eligible for a sibling grant. The sibling grant is a 10% discount on the annual tuition for each sibling while they are studying at LCC the same time.

Separate applications are available from the Student Financial Services office.

Eligibility:

1. Non-Western citizens
2. LCC Theology majors
3. Intention to be leaders in church congregations, ministries of churches or Christian organizations, in the areas of preaching, teaching, missions and evangelism.
4. Be sent and financially supported by their home church or Christian organization.
5. Applications will be given priority based on:

- Intent of student to minister to and lead a church congregation, primarily within their home communities;
- Focus on urban ministry;
- Greatest likelihood of completing their education, including academic, social motivational and financial

Awarded to first-year students from Central or Eastern Europe who demonstrate the potential and desire to use LCC education as a foundation for a life of service and leadership in their church and society.

Separate applications are available from Student Financial Services office.

Eligibility:

1. Meet all admission criteria.
2. Be a citizen of Central or Eastern European country (excluding Lithuania).
3. Demonstrate financial need.
4. Demonstrate involvement in and commitment to a local church community.

LCC students are encouraged to work on campus. Jobs are available for both: Lithuanian and non-Lithuanian speakers. For more information on campus and external job opportunities, contact Career Center at LCC.

Once you are an LCC student you or your parents can apply for a tax refund based on the amount you are paying for university education. Since you are only able to request a refund for one semester during your first year of studies, this will be of greatest benefit to you during your later years at LCC. But, even during your first year your refund could be up to 1,700 LTL. For more information on the tax credit visit www.vmi.lt.

You are also able to apply for loans for living expenses from the government while you study at LCC. The government makes these funds available to you through our Student Financial Services office. During the 2006-2007 academic year the average loan was 3,600 LTL. These loans are repayable after you finish your studies at LCC, and interest only begins to accrue when you start paying. Interest rates are fixed at 5% per year. For more information, visit www.vmsfondas.lt.

More and more banks are offering loans for university education. LCC students have successfully applied for loans from several Lithuanian banks.

Bankas "Swedbank"

(http://www.zoom.lt/lt/pages/studento_paskola)

Bankas Snoras
Loans for tuition or living expenses up to a total of 20,000 LTL over four years of study. These loans can be repaid over a 15-year period starting one year after completing your degree.
(www.snoras.com/retail/loans/student/stsud/)

Akademinė Kredito Unija
Loans for tuition or living expenses up to a total of 45,000 LTL over four years of study. These loans can be repaid over a 10-year period after completing your degree.

Many LCC students find employment during the academic year and the summer to help pay for their education. The LCC Career Development Center helps students find employment both on and off campus.
(www.aku.lt/index.php?idt=t24)

LCC currently employs around 45 students on campus in various areas. Jobs range from computer lab assistants to office administrators. Students who have applied for financial assistance and have demonstrated need are given priority when hiring decisions are made.

LCC's Career Development Center works with a number of companies and organizations to locate job for students. Summer opportunities can also include work/travel experiences in the USA and Western Europe.