Financial Support for Your LAU Journey

At LAU, financial circumstances should not prevent qualified students from pursuing their educational goals. With one of the largest financial aid budgets in the region, LAU provides need-based assistance to eligible students and their families, making an education at LAU more accessible and affordable.

Financial aid is awarded without regard to nationality, race, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Students are encouraged to explore the available opportunities and apply as early as possible.

Types of Need-Based Financial Aid

LAU Grants

Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and require assistance in meeting the cost of their education.

Program Grants are designed to encourage enrollment in selected academic disciplines and are awarded to eligible students pursuing specific majors. Students wishing to be considered must complete the regular financial aid application process. Program Grants are currently available for students majoring in Applied Physics, Chemistry, English, Education, Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Mathematics, Multimedia Journalism, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Performing Arts, Petroleum Engineering, Studio Arts, Teaching Diploma in Education and Translation.

Special Grants are awarded to eligible students whose parents work for employers or organizations that have formal agreements with LAU. Students who are not applying for need-based financial aid must complete and submit the Form to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office in order to receive the benefit. The form is submitted only once, at the time of the initial application. Students who apply for need-based financial aid are not required to submit the Special Grant Form separately, as eligibility for the grant will be considered as part of the financial aid application process

Educational Loans

Educational loans are an optional source of funding available to students who have been awarded financial aid. They are designed to supplement the financial aid package and may cover up to 10% of tuition fees. No interest is charged while the student is enrolled at LAU. After a six-month grace period following graduation, any unpaid balance becomes subject to interest at a preferential rate established by the University’s loan program. Students can learn more about educational loans through the portal.

US Federal Aid

U.S. Federal Loans are fixed-rate student loans offered by the U.S. Department of Education to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time at LAU. Eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents (Green Card holders) may qualify for Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans. Parent PLUS Loans may also be available to eligible parents of dependent undergraduate students. View the details of the US Federal Aid.

Canadian Provincial Aid

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for financial assistance through the student aid program of their province or territory of residence. Each province and territory has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and funding options. Assistance may help cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, supplies, mandatory fees, and living costs.

Students should contact the student aid office in their province or territory to determine their eligibility for grants and loans and to obtain information on the application process.

Certain forms must be completed by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at LAU to provide the relevant student aid authority with information about the student’s academic program and to confirm enrollment.

Please note that the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at LAU does not participate in the application review, eligibility assessment, or funding decisions. The office’s role is limited to completing the required institutional forms and, when requested, confirming the student’s enrollment or academic progress.

Financial Aid Terms & Conditions

• Students must register as full-time students, taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester. If they choose to take courses during the summer term, they must register for at least 5 billed credits.
• Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 at all times. A grace period may be granted to newly admitted students.
• Students must abide by all LAU rules and regulations, the Student Code of Conduct, and all Financial Aid and Scholarships policies and procedures.
• Students’ eligibility for financial aid is limited to a specific number of semesters, depending on the length of their major. Summer terms are not counted toward the maximum number of financial aid semesters.
• For continuity of financial aid, students must submit a new financial aid application each year within the announced deadlines.

Explore External Funding Opportunities Through Our Generous Benefactors

In addition to LAU-funded financial aid and scholarships, students may be eligible for external scholarships sponsored by partner organizations and generous benefactors. These opportunities provide additional funding to support students throughout their academic journey. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, application procedures, and selection criteria, as determined by the sponsoring organization or donor.

LIFE Annual Scholarship

• Scholarship Amount: Determined by the donor.
• Open to Lebanese students who demonstrate financial need and strong academic standing and who are pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration (Accounting, Banking & Finance, Family & Entrepreneurial Business Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, or Management), Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Political Science & International Affairs.
• Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the donor.
• Duration: Renewable through graduation, provided the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
• Application: Apply for this grant through LIFE

Tomooh/PepsiCo Scholarship

• Scholarship Amount: Determined by the donor.
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to students from all majors who demonstrate financial need.
• Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the donor.
• Duration: Renewal is subject to the donor’s discretion.
• Application: Apply for the Tomooh/PepsiCo Scholarship

Alexis & Anne-Marie Habib Scholarship

• Scholarship Amount: Determined by the donor.
• Eligibility Requirements: Open to Lebanese students from all majors who demonstrate financial need and strong academic standing.
• Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the donor.
• Duration: Renewal is subject to the donor’s discretion.
• Application: Apply to Habib Foundation Scholarship