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Teach-out Agreements

Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the following institutions: Davis University Huntington University Malone University Mercyhurst University Tiffin University Walsh University Wittenberg University This list will be updated as additional schools are added. As of this post, the agreement with University of Toledo is not yet finalized.
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Upcoming Transfer Fairs

College Fair on March 16 Lourdes will be hosting a transfer college fair on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities will be available to answer questions about curriculum, course offerings, and the transfer process. Adrian CollegeAkron - College of BusinessAlbion CollegeAlverno CollegeAnderson University (IN)Aquinas CollegeBaker CollegeBluffton UniversityBowling Green State UniversityCapital UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityCoe CollegeDavis University*Defiance CollegeEastern Michigan UniversityFindlay, University ofGoshen CollegeHeidelberg UniversityHiram CollegeHoly Cross CollegeHuntington University*Indiana TechIndiana Wesleyan UniversityJackson CollegeLake Erie CollegeLawrence Technological UniversityMadonna UniversityMalone University*Manchester UniversityMercy College of OhioMercyhurst University*Mount St. Joseph UniversityMount Union, University ofNorthwood…
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Teach-out Agreements

Teach-out Agreements We are pleased to announce signed teach-out agreements with the following institutions: Davis University Huntington University Malone University Mercyhurst University Tiffin University Walsh University Wittenberg University This list will be updated as additional schools are added. As of this post, the agreement with University of Toledo is not yet finalized.
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Financial Aid Information

Dear Lourdes Students, As you know, on February 11, 2026, Lourdes University announced that it will be ceasing academic instruction after the end of the 2026 Summer Session, on or around August 7, 2026. Due to the planned closure of the University, we are sharing information regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s closed school loan discharge process. You may be eligible for discharge of your federal student loans if you were enrolled at the time the University closes or you withdrew within a certain period before the closure. For students with loans first disbursed before July 1, 2020, the period is…
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UT On Campus 2/26

UTOLEDO ON CAMPUS TOMORROW (2/26) Our first University of Toledo Team is heading to campus tomorrow from 9:00-11:00 am. They will be in the Franciscan Center Board Room and available to talk to students about their needs. Please encourage your students to stop by and discuss their options with the UT Team, especially if you have students in your class during this timeframe. The following UToledo colleges and departments will be in attendance tomorrow: Office of Undergraduate Admission Office of Graduate Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Residence Life College of Health and Human Services College of Pharmacy and…
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FAFSA Update for Transfer Students

FAFSA Update for Transfer Students We know this transition brings many questions, especially about financial aid. One of the most important next steps for students planning to transfer is ensuring your 2026 - 2027 FAFSA is completed correctly and sent to your new institution. To support you, we have prepared two step-by-step guides linked below. Here is what they cover: How to File the 2026 - 2027 FAFSA If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, the guide walks you through: Logging in at studentaid.gov and creating or using your FSA ID Completing your student…
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Latest Update & Transfer Option Website

Latest Update & Transfer Option Website Dear Lourdes Students, As we navigate this transition together, we want to make sure you have a clear picture of the options available to help you continue your education and finish what you started. We have published a website, that can be found at lourdes.edu/closure which will list all of the schools that have indicated a transfer pathway for Lourdes students, or schools with which we have a signed teach-out agreement. Read below to better understand the different transfer paths and what each one means for you. There are three paths forward: Teach-Out Agreement A teach-out…
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Parent & Student Zoom Meetings

Dear Lourdes Students & Parents, Below is the meeting information for the upcoming zoom meetings. Note: registration is required for both of these meetings and can be done as early as Monday evening. Students - please share the below links with your parent(s) as they may not be included in this email distribution list. PARENT ZOOM MEETING Tuesday, February 17th 6pm - 7pm https://www.lourdes.edu/parent-zoom STUDENT ZOOM MEETING Wednesday, February 18th 1:30pm - 2:30pm https://www.lourdes.edu/student-zoom
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Teach-out v Transfer Pathway

To date, Lourdes University has held in-person meetings with Faculty & Staff (2/11) and students (2/12), with upcoming Zoom calls scheduled for parents (2/17 @ 6pm) and students (2/18 @ 1:30).  We continue to advance conversations with the University of Toledo as our primary teach-out partner, and while we remain incredibly grateful for their support, we know that they cannot meet the needs of every one of our students. More than 40 universities and community colleges have already reached out with interest in helping our students transfer as well. We are compiling that list and will be adding direct links, as soon as we get them, to our website for students to explore transfer pathways…
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