Project Flagship

Getting Aboard Checklist

WELCOME ABOARD PROJECT FLAGSHIP!

This page gives you a list of the documents required to complete your application to the FLAGSHIP program, together with links to download printable versions of the documents, which you should then print, fill in, and mail back to the Teacher Education Department. The steps required to get aboard Project FLAGSHIP are:

  1. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THE PROJECT FLAGSHIP GRANT.

    The best way to apply is to go to the FAFSA web site ( Click here) and fill out the application online.

    You will need the school code for Lehigh Carbon Community College, which is #006810. A pin number is required for electronic signature on line, or the signature page at the end of the application must be printed, signed, dated and mailed to the processor to validate the application. If you need assistance, you may call the toll-free number, 1-800-433-3243. Dependent students must include parental income information and signatures on the FAFSA form. Paper FAFSA forms are available at the Office of Financial Aid, however, there is a four-six week processing time for a paper application. If additional information is needed by the Office of Financial Aid after the form is filed, the student must reply promptly.

    Note that Applications for the grant will not be considered without a complete FAFSA form. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

  2. Project FLAGSHIP Special Education A.A.S. Degree Request Form. Download this form from here. Please complete this form and include an essay of 500 words or less.

  3. Project FLAGSHIP Scholarship and Service Obligation Agreement. Download this form from here . Carefully review, sign and date this form.

  4. LCCC application for enrollment. Go here and click on "Printable application and residency form" to print a copy of the LCCC application.

    The $30.00 LCCC application fee is waived under the Project FLAGSHIP grant.

    NOTE: DO NOT select the "Apply Online" option. The college application must be routed through the Teacher Education Department in order for your application fee to be waived.

    NOTE: If you are currently a Lehigh Carbon Community College student, you do not have to complete the application.

  5. Statement of Residency. The college application that you downloaded in step 4 includes this form.

    If you are a first-time Lehigh Carbon Community College student, you must complete this form.

    NOTE: You do not have to complete this form if you are currently a Lehigh Carbon Community College student.

  6. Student Change of Information Form: This form is only completed in certain circumstances, including

    • If you are already enrolled in a program and you are changing your major
    • If you are a returning LCCC student changing your last name and/or contact information.

    If you need to fill out this form, you can find it at here.

  7. Return all completed forms to Karen Bydlon at the following address:

    Lehigh Carbon Community College
    Teacher Education Department
    4525 Education Park Dr.
    Schnecksville, PA 18078

  8. Study the Program of Study for the Special Education A.A.S. degree (you can find it here), and review the current semester schedule for the course offerings. (look here) Schedule an appointment with an advisor (Student Services Department, 610-799-1137), and then complete the Registration Card for the upcoming semester.

Once all of these steps are complete and the Teacher Education Department receives the results based upon your FAFSA (Financial Aid) Application, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment with the Director of Project Flagship. After that interview, you will be notified on the status of your scholarship award. Please keep in mind that your award will be monitored and adjusted according to your academic GPA and attendance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Karen Bydlon at 610-799-1772 or click here to send email. -->

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