Financial Information

Degree Program Cost

Undergraduate Certificate Cost

Graduate Certificate Cost

Vocational Program Cost

Professional Development Courses 

Administrative Fees

Application Fee- $0 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Technology/Library Fee – $175 for the first semester and $100 per degree semester thereafter; $250 per vocational program term

*For Undergraduate and Graduate Project Management Program Students  there is a one-time additional technology fee of $900

Discounts

Lakewood University does not offer any discounts on tuition. Special pricing may apply to groups with a pre-approved contract. 

Payment Options

Prospective students may be eligible for third-party private loans, military tuition assistance, paid-in-full enrollments, and employee reimbursement plans to finance their education.

Educational Financing Options

Lakewood University Internal Payment Plan Policy

Purpose:
The purpose of this internal payment plan is to provide financial flexibility to students enrolled in vocational programs at Lakewood University. This policy outlines the terms and conditions for students who wish to participate in the university's internal payment plan.

Eligibility:
The internal payment plan is available to any enrolled student interested in utilizing this option to pay for their tuition and fees. Students must be actively enrolled in a vocational program at Lakewood University to participate.

Payment Plan Terms:

1. Enrollment Requirement: Students must be officially enrolled in a vocational program at Lakewood University to qualify for the payment plan.
2. Payment Duration: Students utilizing the payment plan must ensure that their outstanding balance is paid in full no later than 180 days from the end of their enrollment period.
3. Continuation Requirement: The full balance of the payment plan must be paid before the student can begin training for the next term or any subsequent enrollment period starting on or after the expiration of the payment plan.
4. Payment Schedule: Payment amounts and due dates will be determined at the time of enrollment in the payment plan. Payments must be made in accordance with the agreed-upon schedule.
5. Late Payments & Penalties: Failure to adhere to the agreed payment schedule may result in late fees, registration holds, and ineligibility for future payment plans. Repeated non-compliance may result in further administrative actions, including withdrawal from the program.
6. Method of Payment: Payments may be made via credit card, debit card, ACH transfer, or other approved payment methods through the university’s financial office.
7. No Carryover Balance: Students with an outstanding balance beyond the 180-day limit will not be allowed to register for additional coursework, receive official transcripts, or continue enrollment until their balance is settled.

Compliance & Enforcement:
Students who fail to meet the terms of the payment plan will be subject to administrative restrictions, including but not limited to:

• Academic registration holds.
• Ineligibility to receive transcripts, certificates, or diplomas.
• Suspension from future enrollment until all financial obligations are met.

By participating in this payment plan, students acknowledge and agree to abide by all terms and conditions outlined in this policy. Questions or concerns regarding payment plans should be directed to the Lakewood University Financial Services Office.

Approval & Acknowledgment:
Students must sign a formal agreement before participating in the internal payment plan, acknowledging their understanding and acceptance of these terms.

Tuition Assistance for Military Students

Most active-duty military personnel, along with Army Reservists and Army National Guard members, qualify for their branch’s Tuition Assistance program. In most cases, eligible personnel who enroll have no out-of-pocket expenses due to Lakewood University’s affordable tuition. For questions about eligibility, please contact the base education office for details.

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program is an agreement between the VA and participating institutions to cover all or a portion of tuition and fees charged after a student has exceeded the maximum benefit rate. Lakewood University is a Yellow Ribbon participating institution. Please learn more information about Yellow Ribbon online or contact us for questions about this program at info@Lakewood.edu.

The Lorraine Dominick Grant Award

To be eligible for this grant, the individual:

• Must be a student with a qualified military affiliation.
• This military-affiliated student must have exhausted all military, monetary educational benefits with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, or Department of Homeland Security.
• The student must have a remaining balance on their student account.

Once the Admissions Specialist has verified that the two conditions have been met, and the student has enrolled at Lakewood University, the qualifying student will be awarded the grant on a first come-first-served basis. This is also based on the availability of funding in The Lorraine Dominick Grant Award.

The Isaac Haggins Sr. Grant Program

To be eligible for this grant, the individual with a balance not covered by financial aid and must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree program or Nondegree certificate program.   Students must meet the below criteria:

• Must be seeking an education with a “vulnerable” status as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services to include individuals with disabilities -OR-
• Must be in poverty (low socioeconomic status)-OR-
• Must experience adverse situations (to include but not limited to criminal history concerns) -OR-
• Must be first-generation higher education students (a student who is first in their family (generation) to attend University 

*The maximum grant amount per semester for students enrolled in a degree program is $1729 and $5380 for students enrolled in the Paralegal diploma program.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Distance education is a convenient and affordable corporate training resource for employers. Your company’s Human Resources Department will have information about their tuition reimbursement benefits and how to apply.

Past Due Payment Obligations - Self-Pay Students 

Students who pay for their education themselves are required to make timely payments. Those students who default on their tuition payments and enter “past due” status will have their account sent to a third-party collections service after one hundred twenty days (120 days). The student’s account will be considered inactive, and they will not be permitted to continue their coursework until their account is brought current or paid in full. 

Please note that this policy only applies to students who pay tuition costs directly, not via any third-party funder or entity.

Accommodations for Military Students

Military students may find it difficult because of military-related commitments to follow the above Attendance and Participation policies verbatim. When military commitments, such as exercises, deployments or permanent change of station orders cause difficulties in following these policies, as a military-friendly school, Lakewood University is committed to minimizing administrative issues and helping students navigate academic policies that might impede completion of a course or program when the military commitment causing the difficulty is ended. However, when such military situations arise, students are expected to communicate with the University as soon as possible through their course faculty member or student success coach. Depending on the situation, military documentation may be required to validate requests requiring significant deviation from normal policy. Timely communication with the University in some cases may eliminate or minimize financial obligations such as TA repayment of failed courses.