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 “With the uncertainty of the last several months, we
want to do everything we possibly can to reduce the stress of making
college decisions. Our ground-breaking Price Match program makes
shopping for college easy and transparent. That is more important
now than ever before,” said David Gerlach, president of Lincoln
College.
As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, many students and families
who were considering large institutions, non-residential schools,
out-of-state schools, or schools in large urban settings, are
reconsidering those options. The Price Match Program can give
qualifying students and their families the peace of mind that they
can attend a residential school with small class sizes, no massive
lecture halls and no high-rise residential buildings. Families can
be assured that their students will receive a quality education at
an exceptional value by allowing students to qualify to attend at
less than the price offered by competing institutions.
“Lincoln College has a tradition of offering affordable, quality
education that goes back more than 150 years,” Gerlach added.
“Lincoln College offers scholarships or grants to all full-time
traditional students and the Price Match program is just one option
that we have available to make sure that every student can afford
college.”
Consistent with its student-centered policies, Lincoln College also
recently announced plans to resume in-person instruction on the
Lincoln campus in the fall. While acknowledging that any resumption
of classes and campus activities will be contingent upon central
Illinois meeting the state’s standards for reopening the economy,
Lincoln College believes that students will be best served by a
return to traditional instruction on the campus.
At the same time, the College will take all necessary steps to
assure the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.
The Price Match Program states that if a student receives a better
financial aid package from another qualifying college or university,
the student can provide Lincoln College with a copy of the competing
financial aid award letter. If the student meets all eligibility
requirements, Lincoln College attempts to not only match the net
price of the competing offer, but may include an additional $2,000
award ($1,000 per semester) as part of the Lincoln College financial
aid package.
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Any full-time student, including freshman and transfer students,
can apply for the program if they meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
While the Price Match Program is a merit-based program, Lincoln College offers
many other merit and need-based scholarships and grants. In fact, 100% of
Lincoln College’s traditional full-time students receive some form of
institutional financial aid. All other scholarship and loan programs remain in
effect as well.
“We understand that shopping for college can be a daunting task, and in today’s
environment that has become even more challenging as parents weigh new
concerns,” Gerlach said. “By extending the deadline we hope to give families
more time to consider their options in light of changing and challenging
circumstances.
“We view the Price Match Program as just one tool that our financial aid
counselors have available to cut through the clutter of college pricing,”
Gerlach said. “Our counselors are experts at helping students and their families
navigate the challenges of paying for college. We strongly encourage anyone
considering college to contact our admissions office, so we can identify the
options that will work best for their individual needs.”
While the Price Match Program requires acceptance to a baccalaureate degree
granting institution, Lincoln College remains a hybrid institution also offering
two-year associate degree programs in a residential college setting.
Lincoln College also offers its highly successful and affordable “Accelerated
Bridge to Education (ABE)” program for working adults. The ABE program, offered
on four Illinois campuses in Lincoln, Normal, East Peoria and Oglesby, allows
adult students to earn a bachelor’s degree while attending class one night a
week in concentrated five- or eight-week sessions.
Students and families interested in Lincoln College can visit the college
website at www.lincolncollege.edu; email admission@lincolncollege.edu or call
toll-free at (800) 569-0556. In order to expedite any financial aid application,
students and parents should include the Lincoln College code number 001709 on
their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Price Match Program Details Available At: (https://lincolncollege.edu/price-match-program/)
[Lauren Grenlund
Director of Public Relations
Lincoln College] |
