Parents and Families

Parents and families of Loras students are critical members of the Loras community.

You may be researching colleges, sending your child off to college for the first time or currently have a student at Loras. We appreciate all that you have done and continue to do to assist your student towards his or her goal of obtaining a college degree. For our part, we will do everything we can to ensure your student receives accurate information and upon acceptance, a high-quality Catholic liberal arts education that will build on what you’ve given them and assist them in becoming active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and strong contributors to society.

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Financial Aid and Payments

Loras College Billing Procedures and Policies (PDF)

Online Student Account Access
(parent login required) For assistance or further information regarding billing, payments, or our student account online system, please contact the Business Office at 563.588.7232.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All families are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online. Many forms of financial assistance are not available to students who do not complete the FAFSA.

Iowa College Student Aid Commission
The Iowa College Student Aid Commission is a state agency dedicated to making the path to education and training beyond high school easier for Iowans. Iowa College Aid provides college access, career planning, financial literacy, default prevention and outreach services that prepare students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.

Private College 529 Plan
A 529 Plan is an education savings plan operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Currently, 100% of incoming students receive Loras scholarships or other financial assistance from a variety of sources, including grants, loans and work study.

Questions? Let’s get in touch.

If you have a question, you’re not alone. Please contact us at 800.245.6727 or email us at admisison@loras.edu.

Parents and Family Resources & Tools

Academic Calendars

The Academic Calendar serves as an information source and planning document for students. It includes registration dates, class-start dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates and more.

College Planning Center 

The College Planning Center offers assistance with college and career planning, as well as financial aid assistance.

Health & Safety Resources

Resources for families related to health and safety. Loras College Counseling Center, Loras College Health Center and Loras College Safety & Security

Disability Services

The Lynch Learning Center offers a variety of service for students with diagnosed disabilities

Student Insurance

Our Health Center staff will assist students who do not have insurance in the process of obtaining coverage.

Title IX Resources and Reporting

Title IX Administrative Policy and Procedures and Sexual Misconduct Resources and Reporting Information

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Registrar (Academic Calendars, Schedules, Courses & more)

Interested in looking at the current or upcoming academic calendar?  Curious about what courses are being offered? Visit our Registrar’s page for schedules, calendars, transfer credit, Summer term information, May Term information, and much more!

Our Registrar’s office assist students with course registration, maintenance and protection of academic records, and certification of students for continued enrollment, transcripts, registration, transfer credits, academic deadlines, graduation requirements, degree audits, and more.

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Questions? Let’s get in touch.

If you have a question, you’re not alone. Please reach out to the phone number or email address below, and our admission staff will assist you.

563.588.7236
800.245.6727
admission@loras.edu