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To apply for federal and state financial aid programs (including grants, work-study, student loans, and TOPS scholarships) students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
How to Apply
To help ensure consideration for the greatest amount of available aid, students should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1.
Students must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each academic year, which runs from August through July. A FAFSA submitted for a previous academic year will not apply to future academic years.
Yes. Graduate students can apply for donor-funded and departmental scholarships through our webpage. Please visit to see what scholarships are offered to graduate students. Scholarship opportunities are also sent to your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student email throughout the year.
Financial aid awards cannot be processed until you are fully admitted to your program. All academic transcripts must be received and evaluated before awarding can begin. After you receive confirmation of admission and submit all required financial aid documents, please allow approximately two weeks for processing and awarding.
FAFSA verification is a process used to confirm the accuracy of information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Because FAFSA information is primarily self-reported, some students may be required to submit additional documentation for review.
If verification is required, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Financial Aid Office will notify the student of any required documents. Students may also review outstanding requirements through the portal under Financial Aid Application Status.
Verification processing times may vary depending on when all required documents are received. Financial aid eligibility cannot be determined until the verification process has been completed. Submitting the FAFSA early may help reduce delays in processing and awarding financial aid.
Students can check their financial aid status by logging into and selecting Financial Aid Application Status. From there, choose the appropriate aid year to view any outstanding requirements.
Be sure to review your status for missing documents or alerts that may indicate required action. If selected for verification, submit all requested documentation as soon as possible. Processing may take up to two weeks after all required documents are received.
Students should keep copies of all documents submitted for their records.
Students can view their financial aid awards by logging into and selecting Financial Aid, then Financial Aid Awards. Choose the appropriate aid year to review available grants, loans, and scholarships.
A paper award notification will also be mailed to the address listed on your student account. Financial aid funds will appear in the credited (posted) section of your student account after the official census date for the semester or session in which you are enrolled.
To use your financial aid toward tuition and fees, you must first accept your aid in .
Steps to Accept Aid
If your balance shows $0, no additional action is needed. If a balance remains, it will be displayed with a due date.
If a balance remains by the due date, students must either pay the balance in full or enroll in a payment plan through myÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to avoid having classes dropped.
Students must accept financial aid prior to published tuition deadlines each semester.
Graduate students enrolled at least half-time (3 credit hours per session) may be eligible for a Direct Unsubsidized Loan with an annual borrowing limit of up to $20,500. Your loan award may be reduced or prorated based on your enrollment status, and your eligibility may be lower if your cost of attendance is less than the annual loan limit. For accelerated programs, loan eligibility is typically divided evenly across the six academic sessions in the school year.
You must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for a student loan.
On-campus traditional graduate students
Accelerated 100% online graduate students
Optional 500-level foundation courses do not count toward enrollment status for financial aid purposes. Your enrollment status becomes official after the last day of dropping classes, also known as the census date, for each session.
Yes. Starting fall 2026, students may apply for alternative or private student loans to help cover educational expenses up to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ cost of attendance. Loan approval is determined by the lender, and the amount you may borrow is limited to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received. Students interested in borrowing may visit the website to begin the private loan application process.
To reduce or decline your loan, complete the Aid Adjustment Form and submit it via email, fax or in person to our office. The Aid Adjustment Form is available for download on the Financial Aid Forms page.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students may also email, fax, or bring their award letter to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Financial Aid Office for any award changes.
Please allow 7-14 business days for processing.
Yes. If your financial aid exceeds the cost of tuition and fees, the remaining funds may be used to purchase textbooks and course materials.
Eligible students may use financial aid at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bookstore approximately two weeks before the start of each semester. When making a purchase, select financial aid as the payment method.
Yes. Financial aid and scholarships may be used for eligible university charges, including bookstore purchases, Pilot Dining Dollars, and housing at Pilots Pointe Apartments.
Financial aid is applied to student charges in the following order:
If financial aid does not fully cover housing costs, any remaining balance can be paid through a monthly payment plan in myÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Students should regularly review their myÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ account to monitor current balances and ensure charges are paid on time.
Credit balance refunds are issued within 5-7 business days after the last day to drop a class or the census date.
Your refund amount is calculated as:
Net Amount Award Amount − Tuition − Fees − Books − Other Charges etc.
Students are encouraged to set up direct deposit through myÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to receive refunds more quickly.
For questions about direct deposit, contact Accounting Services at 318-797-5275 or accounting_services@lsus.edu.
Financial aid is applied to all outstanding charges on your student account at the time funds are disbursed. If you would like your financial aid to pay only toward your current session, you must enroll in one session at a time. Please note that course availability cannot be guaranteed for students who choose to enroll in one session at a time.
Your loan may not have been disbursed if you still need to complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Loan Entrance Counseling requirements on the .
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ typically receives confirmation of completed requirements within 5-7 business days.
Payment plans are available through under the Payment Plans section.
For questions about payment plans, contact Accounting Services at 318-797-5275 or accounting_services@lsus.edu,
Yes. Please be prepared for scheduled payment plan drafts to continue while your financial aid is being processed.
Payment plans are reconciled after financial aid has been applied to your student account, which occurs after the census date. Adjustments are typically completed within 10-14 business days.
Not necessarily. However, continued eligibility for financial aid depends on meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, including minimum GPA, course completion rate, and maximum timeframe standards.
All federal financial aid recipients are evaluated for SAP at the end of the spring semester. For more information, review the SAP Policy.
Possibly. The impact on your financial aid depends on the number of courses dropped, the type of aid received, and your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office before dropping any courses.
If you withdraw from all courses before completing 60% of the term, you may be required to repay a portion of your financial aid. For more information, review the Financial Aid Title IV Return Policy.
Financial aid is only disbursed for sessions in which you are enrolled and actively attending. If you do not attend a session, the financial aid disbursement for that session will be canceled, and your future financial aid eligibility may be affected. After re-enrolling, review your financial aid status in to confirm your eligibility and award information.
You can access your 1098-T tax form in under My Financials.
If you have questions, contact Accounting Services at 318-797-5275 or accounting_services@lsus.edu,
Need more help?
Contact ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Financial Aid Office: Phone: 318.797.5363, Email: finaid@lsus.edu
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You have the potential. We have the community, resources, and affordable education you need to achieve your purpose.