Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do to simplify the process?
Please print Steps to Successfully Complete your Financial Aid. It will help you tremendously as well as speed along the process for the Office Financial Aid.

I am thinking of transferring to Linfield. Will the financial aid I have been awarded at my current college transfer to Linfield?
No, financial aid does not transfer from one college to another. You need to apply for and receive financial aid from Linfield. Types and amounts of aid at Linfield may vary from what you are currently receiving. Add Linfield College school code 003198 to your FAFSA and we will be able to help you determine your financial aid award at Linfield.

Is financial aid available for winter term?
Linfield College does not award financial aid for the five week intensive winter term. We award financial aid for three semesters only; summer, fall, and spring. Students usually budget their winter term costs with their fall financial aid. One class in winter is the recommended load.

How are quarter credits converted to Linfield’s semester credits?
Quarter credits = 2/3 of semester credits
Example: 6 quarter credits x 2/3 = 4 semester credits

What do I do if I want to drop a class?
Contact the DCE Office first at 800-452-4176. Then contact the Financial Aid Office.

Where is my refund check?
As soon as your financial aid has been applied to you student account, if it creates a credit, the DCE Office will request your refund check for you. This process usually takes between 5 to 10 business days AFTER the refund request has been made.

Can I charge books to my student account?
Yes.  However, please be aware you are liable for any balance on your student account if your financial aid does cover the cost of your books.

When will my loans be posted to my student account?
Loans are posted to your student account during the first week of each semester if your Master Promissory Note (MPN) and/or Entrance Counseling has been completed.

I have loans but they are not on my student account yet, why?
•    The Master Promissory Note has not been completed
      And/or
•    Entrance Counseling has not been completed

When will my State and/or Federal Grants be posted to my student account?
All State and/or Federal Grants are posted to your student account after the third week of each semester. State and
Federal Grants consist of the following:
Oregon Opportunity Grant
Federal Pell Grant

How do I update my contact information?
Use our Information Update Form

Still Confused?

Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-452-4176 ext 2225 or by email at finaid@linfield.edu. A financial aid counselor will be happy to explain the process of getting all the necessary financial aid papers completed and answer your questions.