MIDDLETOWN and WARRENTON, Va. – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) offers numerous scholarships to full- and part-time students. In today's economic crisis, these scholarships are vital for current and prospective students, especially those who may have recently lost their jobs due to the economic downturn. These scholarships are made possible by generous donors who believe in the value of education and have the desire to support LFCC students. The application deadline for fall 2009 scholarships is Friday, March 13, 2009.

The scholarship application process is now quicker than ever before. LFCC students or individuals planning to attend the College in fall 2009 can apply for scholarships by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the scholarship section of LFCC's Web site at http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html  
2. Read the application instructions
3. Complete the online application form: http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarship-application/scholarship-application-form/index.html  
4. Provide the required documentation that is outlined in the application form
5. Submit the entire application packet online by March 13, 2009

In addition to scholarships, other financial aid is available at the College. There are many programs to assist those who are unable to pay for their education. Comprehensive financial aid information may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office, including information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial aid programs include:

• Academic Competitiveness Grant
• College Scholarship Assistance Program
• Federal Work Study Program
• Part-time Tuition Assistance Program
• Pell Grant
• Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant
• Virginia Commonwealth Awards
• Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program

For further information about scholarships and other financial aid, please contact LFCC's Financial Aid Office at 800-906-LFCC, ext. 7130, 540-868-7130 or finaid@lfcc.edu. Individuals may also visit the Financial Aid Web page at http://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/financial-aid/index.html.

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The Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit entity dedicated to assisting the College in meeting its current and future needs. Incorporated in 1978, the Foundation is committed to raising funds for academic programs, facility upgrades, equipment, student scholarships and professional development for faculty and staff. The Foundation is governed by a board comprised of business and community leaders who represent the College's service area. The Foundation's assets are managed by the Board and are audited annually by an independent accounting firm.

For more information about the Foundation, interested individuals may contact David Urso, Director of Development, at 540-868-4077 or durso@lfcc.edu.

Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education. Through its three locations — the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses and the Luray-Page County Center — the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions.  The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 7,600 unduplicated credit students and more than 10,450 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Lord Fairfax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lord Fairfax Community College. LFCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in its programs or activities.