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At Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge we will assist you with exploring all of your financial options. Schedule a consultation today by filling out the contact form or /text Mark at 716-982-5331.

Our Financial Aid

• Federally guaranteed Direct Sub/Unsub student loans
• Pell grants
• Federal Parent PLUS loans
• Personalized, interest free payment plans
• Alternative educational loans through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
• Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express accepted

Federal Pell Grant

Unlike a loan, the Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree.

Direct Loan

A federal student loan for which eligible students and parents borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education and must be repaid.

Direct Subsidized Loans

Loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.

Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Loans made to eligible undergraduate students; the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan.

Direct PLUS Loans

PLUS loans are loans made to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.

Interest Rates & Loan Origination Fees

Loan Type		Rate/Fee
Direct Subsidized Interest Rate	Currently	6.52% Fixed Interest
Direct Unsubsidized Interest Rate	Currently	6.52% Fixed Interest
Direct PLUS Loan Interest Rate	Currently	9.07% Fixed Interest
Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loan Origination Fee	Currently	1.057% loan fee
Direct PLUS Loan Origination Fee	Currently	4.228% loan fee

FAFSA Years

Attending College From	You Will Submit This FAFSA	You Can Submit the FAFSA From	Using Income and Tax Information From
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027	2026–27	October 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027	2024
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027	2027–28	October 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028	2025

Loan/Pell Amounts for 1st Year LSO Students

	Dependent Students including those whose parents obtain PLUS Loans or didn’t apply	Independent Students & dependents whose parents are unable to obtain PLUS Loans
First-Year Undergraduate Loan Limit	$5,500—No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.	$9,500—No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
First-Year Undergraduate Pell Grant Limit	$7,395	$7,395