Tuition and fees are assessed to all who enroll at LSUS. The amount of the fee shown below is determined in accordance with the residency status of the student and the number of semester hours (credit and audit) for which the student enrolls. Louisiana residents and audit students pay only the resident fee. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees without prior notice. All fees are payable at registration.
 

*In addition to the fees listed above, all students will be assessed a Safety/Parking fee of $20 per year. Students will be given up to three vehicle registration decals at the time of registration. All student vehicles operated on the campus must display a current registration decal. Decals are valid from August of the year issued until August of the next year.

The Safety/Parking fee schedule is:

Fall, Spring and Summer $20
Spring and Summer only $15
Summer only   $5

• Application Fee - $10 (non-refundable) This fee is for new LSUS students only. It is not applicable for former LSUS students applying for readmission.
• Late Application Filing Fee - $15 (non-refundable) The late fee is assessed on all applications (new and re-entry) submitted to the University after the following dates:
• Fall Semester -- August 5
• Spring Semester -- December 15
• Summer Term -- May 1

• Additional application fee for International Students - $10 (total fee of $20, non-refundable)
• Diploma Fee - $30 Assessed semester of expected graduation
• Advanced Standing Examination - $10 (non-refundable) No fee is assessed for advanced standing examinations taken prior to enrollment in the University as a beginning freshman or before mid-semester of the first regular semester in which the student is enrolled as a freshman.
• Duplicate Diploma Fee - Undergraduate, $5; Graduate, $10
• Technology Fee - $5 per credit hour; $75 maximum  with no exceptions

• Parking violation - $15
• Parking in handicapped zones, fire lanes, lawns, streets, sidewalks, and loading zones - $50
• Late payment penalty - $5

 
Any checks returned unpaid by the bank will result in the following:

1. The student will forfeit future check-writing privileges within the LSUS campus
2. A $25.00 fee will be assessed against the student
3. If the check amount and the $25.00 fee are not paid within 10 business days, the total amount due will be referred to a collection agency where additional collection charges will be assessed. All charges related to an unpaid check are the responsibility of the student.

The Deferred Fee Program allows students to defer one-half of their fees for fall and spring semesters. Only continuing students not on academic probation may defer fees, and they must pay a $20 non-refundable, non-deferrable additional fee to do so. Payment dates are as follows:

Fall:

• one-half at registration and one-half by October 15

• one-half at registration and one-half by March 1.*

The University will assign all unpaid deferred-fee accounts to a collection agency. Students are liable for all associated attorney and collection costs.

In addition to the university's collection efforts, students with financial obligations (deferred fees, NSF check, library fine, lab breakage fee, parking fine, etc.) to the university will not be able to obtain grades, transcripts, diplomas, etc., during the current or any future semesters until the obligation has been paid in full. Also, the student will not be permitted to register in any future semester until the obligation has been satisfied.

*Payment deadlines falling on Saturday or Sunday will be moved to the next business day.

 
A refund of a student's tuition and fees will be considered only after one or more of the following conditions are met:

• The student officially resigns from the University by submitting a completed resignation form to the Office of Admissions and Records. (See also "Resigning from the University.")
• The University cancels the student's registration.
• The student officially withdraws from one or more classes.

The refund schedule for classes meeting during the fall and spring semesters is as follows:

• 100% less a $50 administrative fee before classes begin.
• 80% through the 5th official class day of fall and spring semesters.*
• 60% from the 6th through 10th official class days of the fall and spring semesters.*
• 40% from the 11th through 18th official class days of the fall and spring semesters.*

The refund policy for students with Title IV student financial aid follows:

A student attending LSUS for the first time and receiving Title IV aid will receive a pro-rata refund equal to the fraction of the period of enrollment for which he/she has been charged that remains on the withdrawal date, rounded downward to the nearest 10% of that period, less an administrative fee of 5% of tuition and fees paid or $100, whichever is less. This refund applies through 60% of the enrollment period. If the LSUS schedule stated above or the Federal schedule listed below gives a larger refund, the student will receive that refund.

All other Title IV aid recipients will receive a refund based on the schedule below or the schedule listed above for non Title IV recipients, whichever is the larger:

• 90% during the first eight official class days of the fall and spring semesters*
• 50% during the ninth through 19th official class days of the fall and spring semesters*
• 25% during the 20th through 38th official class days of the fall and spring semesters*

Note: Before calculating a fee refund using the pro-rata method or Federal schedule, an administrative fee of 5% or $100, whichever is less, will be deducted from the tuition and fees paid to LSUS by the student.
*Prorated for summer

Council on Development of French in Louisiana
Teachers from foreign countries participating in the CODOFIL program in Louisiana are exempt from University and nonresident fees for part-time enrollment. For more information on CODOFIL fee exemptions, contact the Office of Admissions and Records.

National Guard
Active members of the Louisiana National Guard may be eligible for tuition exemption if they are not on scholastic probation but must pay student activity registration and self-assessed fees. Application for tuition exemption is made through the student's local National Guard unit.

Senior Citizens
A student 65 years of age or older who applies to the student financial aid officer for the exemption at least one week prior to registration may be exempt from payment of fees (except Technology Fee) for all courses taken for audit or credit. If the course desired is offered through the Division of Continuing Education, the application is made to that office. However, non-credit courses offered through Continuing Education are not subject to this fee exemption.

Southeast Asian Refugees
Certain Southeast Asian refugees placed in Louisiana by an Official Relief Agency are exempt from nonresident fees. More information can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records.

War Orphans or Widows
A student whose parent or spouse died as a result of service in World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict or is 100% disabled from injuries received during these periods might qualify for a fee exemption. This exemption does not include self-assessed fees. More information can be obtained from the parish Veterans Affairs Officer or the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Fourth Floor, Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801.
 

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, leadership, financial need, and general accomplishments. In general, entering freshmen  who receive scholarships rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class and present placement and achievement test scores in the upper ranges. Scholarships awarded to upperclassmen are based on financial need and academic accomplishment.

Scholarships awarded by outside agencies are administered according to the rules prescribed by the donors. (For general information about scholarships, call 318-797-5363.)

 
Army ROTC Scholarship
Army ROTC Scholarships provide tuition, textbook and laboratory fees, and a monthly living allowance each year the scholarship is in effect. These competitive merit scholarships are given on the basis of academic ability and leadership. You may apply online for a 4-year Army ROTC Scholarship at http://www-rotc.monroe.army.mil or by contacting CPT Trent F. Stevens at 1-800-217-6045. Four year applications must be completed online or postmarked by November 15th. Opportunities for 2 and 3-year Army ROTC Scholarships are also available. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Army ROTC Admissions Officer at (318) 357-6501 or by email at Stevenst@alpha.nsula.edu or visiting the Army ROTC web site listed above.

Annie Lowe Stiles Scholarship
These scholarships are funded by the Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier. Recipients are selected by the LSUS Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee based on their academic performance at LSUS and their successful participation in the LSUS Student Success Series.

Bank One Scholarship
The Bank One Foundation sponsors two one-year scholarships of $500. Recipients are selected by the LSUS Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee.

Arminda D. Riser Scholarship
This one-year award in the amount of $400 is sponsored by the Caddo Schools Counselors Association in honor of Arminda D. Riser, former Supervisor of Guidance and Counseling for the Caddo Parish School Board. To be considered for this scholarship, the student must be a graduate of a Caddo public school and be an entering freshman majoring in education. A minimum 2.5 cumulative high school grade point average is required. Application should be made to the Caddo Schools Counselors Association.

SGA Scholarship
The Student Government Association awards scholarships to the students serving as president,  vice president, and secretary.

First-Time Freshman Award
This is a one-year $500 per-semester award available to all first-time, full-time freshmen who attend a summer orientation (SOAR) session for freshmen and who also satisfy the following requirements:

• Enroll at LSUS during the summer or fall as a first-time college freshman,
• Enroll in Psychology 100 for the fall semester,
• Be classified by the LSUS Admissions Office as a Louisiana resident,
• Have at least an 18 ACT composite score or a 2.3 overall high school grade point average,
• Not receiving any other LSUS or state scholarship/tuition waiver except for a Louisiana TOPS scholarship.

LSU in Shreveport Scholarship
An LSU in Shreveport Academic Scholarship is a four-year award. This scholarship pays $1,500 per semester. The amount of the scholarship may be changed if the student is receiving a Louisiana TOPS scholarship. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must:

1. be a Louisiana resident
2. be a high school graduate or the equivalent
3. have at least a 28 composite score on the American College Test (ACT) and have the results on file with LSUS by December 1 (to do so, the student must take the ACT by October)
4. have at least a 3.5 overall grade point average on a six-semester (9th grade through 11th grade) transcript
5.  submit an application form and all other required material to the Student Financial Aid Office by December 1. If the high school counselor does not have this form, one may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office.

These awards are made by the end of February.

Entering freshmen should complete an LSUS Scholarship application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office by December 1 of their senior year. These scholarships are not normally available for students entering the spring semester.

LSU in Shreveport Alumni Scholarship Endowment
The LSUS Alumni Association funds two different scholarships at LSUS. They fund a one-year scholarship for $250 per semester awarded to an outstanding junior or senior in each of the four colleges. Each college selects its own recipient. The recipient must be a full-time student with at least a 2.5 overall grade point average and not receiving another scholarship.

The Alumni Association also funds scholarships each year to full-time continuing students who were prior recipients of the First-Time Freshman Award and successfully completed all of the requirements for that award. The LSUS Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee selects these recipients based on their academic records.

LSU in Shreveport Scholarship for
Nonresident Son or Daughter of LSU Graduate
New freshmen and transfer students who are classified as nonresidents under LSU System regulations and whose parent is an LSU graduate may be granted a scholarship in the amount of one-half of the nonresident fees provided they meet all requirements for admission. Transfer students must have at least a 2.5 overall college GPA.
 
State Scholarships
Several scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LaOSFA). Some awards are for academic merit only and some are for academic merit plus financial need. To apply for these scholarships, students must complete and mail by April 15 of their senior year in high school the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA).

More information about the state scholarship program may be obtained from the high school counselor's office or by calling 1-800-259-5626, ext. 1012.

The Matel and Bessie Hall Dawson and the Dr. Matel Dawson, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Funds
Dr. Matel Dawson, Jr., of Michigan established the scholarship endowment in 1997 in honor of his parents, in conjunction with matching funds from the Willis-Knighton Health System. In 1998 he established a second endowed scholarship fund in his name. The scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need and academic merit by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee.

A number of scholarships are funded for business students enrolled at various levels at LSUS. Information terms of eligibility, scholastic requirements, and other stipulations are available in the Dean's Office in the College of Business Administration (BE 101).

The following scholarships are available to Accounting majors only:

Cole, Evans, Peterson Accounting Scholarships (2)
E. Berton Heard Scholarships (3)
KPMG Peat Marwick Scholarships (2)

Other scholarships available to students enrolled in the College of Business Administration:

LSUS Alumni Scholarship
Richard M. Davis Scholarship
Donna Tanner/Executive Women's International Scholarship
Hibernia Bank Scholarship
Louisiana Real Estate Commission Scholarship
Women's Council of Realtors Scholarship
Samuel Smith Memorial Scholarship
Aaron and Peggy Selber Scholarship
South Shreveport Rotary Scholarship
Charles Vestal Memorial Scholarship
 funded by South Shreveport Rotary
Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship
Larry Thompson & Associates, Inc.
Travis A. White Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship in honor of Don Wilcox
Shreveport Women's Business Council Scholarship
Shreveport Women in Insurance Scholarship
Thrifty Nickel Scholarship

The B.E. Tabarlet Scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in one of the College of Education degree programs. The recipient must posses a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and exhibit significant professional promise. The amount of the award varies ($250 - $400) according to the interest earned on the account. The award is for one semester only. Applications are solicited each academic year by the College of Education Scholarship committee which selects the recipient.

The Caddo Retired Teachers Association Scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in one of the College of Education degree programs who is a graduate of a Caddo Parish high school. The recipient must posses a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 and exhibit significant professional promise. The award of $200 is for one semester only. Applications are solicited each year by the College of Education Scholarship Committee which selects the recipient.

The Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club-Tabarlet Education Award is awarded to a full-time junior or senior education major seeking a teaching career. The recipient must have been approved for admission to teacher education by the College of Education Teacher Education Program Admission and Retention (TEPAR) Committee. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The award will be in the amount of the recipient's tuition and fees for two semesters and must be used for that purpose. Receiving the award for the second semester is contingent upon the student's continuing to meet TEPAR requirements.
 

The American Studies Program Scholarships are awarded each spring semester to enable two students to attend the Student Symposium of the Center for the Study of the Presidency in Washington, D.C. Students are chosen by a faculty committee on the basis of scholarship, character, and need.

The Allena J. Longfellow Scholarship is awarded to one or more graduate students enrolled in the MLA program. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic merit, character, and need. For more information, contact the office of the Dean of Liberal Arts (797-5371).

The H.J. Sachs English Scholarship is a $600 stipend awarded for one academic year to either an English major or an English education major. The recipient is chosen on the basis of academic merit, character, and need.

The Shreveport Police Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Glen Tompkins is a one-year award sponsored by Local No. 75 of the International Union of Police Associations. The recipient must be a criminal justice major. The award is in the amount of $500 per semester. For more information about this scholarship, contact the Student Financial Aid Office.
 

The Association for Information and Technology Professionals Scholarship (AITP) is awarded annually by the Shreveport Chapter of the AITP to a student majoring in computer science. The recipient is chosen on the basis of academic achievement. A committee of computer science faculty evaluates all the computer science majors in selecting the recipient. This is a one year award of $910 (amount subject to change).

The George Paul Bonner Physics Scholarship was established to help students pursue the study of physics. The recipient must be a United States citizen who is a sophomore, junior, or senior physics major with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Preference is given to students with financial need who are interested in applied physics, as determined by an interview. It remains in force each regular semester in which the student is a full-time physics major, has financial need, and maintains a 3.0 grade point average. If no eligible student is identified, the scholarship will not be awarded. The scholarship is limited to the earnings from the endowment. The recipient is selected by a committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Sciences, consisting of two faculty from Physics and one from another department in the college.

The Gary Brashier Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior chemistry major. The recipient must be a U.S. citizen and must have compiled a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students with financial need who intend to pursue advanced study in chemistry. The size of the award varies and will cover only part of tuition. For more information, contact the Department of Chemistry and Physics at 797-5246.

The Neal Dlin Memorial Award is presented annually to a premed student in the College of Sciences. The award is based on scholarly achievement; a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. A scholarship committee of faculty in the College of Sciences selects the recipient each year. The award amount is determined by the earnings of the endowment and it has been at least $500 per year.

Manchandia Trust Fund Pre-Med Scholarship (through India Studies Program) is awarded to a student enrolled in the premed program with a 3.5GPA. The scholarship of $1,000 may be renewed annually and applied toward tuition in fall and spring. Preference is given to students with financial need and high ACT scores. The recipient is selected by the Financial Aid Selection Committee.

The John T. and Elizabeth S. McBride Scholarship is awarded to a continuing student in the College of Sciences. The scholarship is $600 per semester and remains in force each semester in which the student maintains at least a 3.2 GPA. Potential recipients are nominated by the faculty of the College of Sciences on the basis of outstanding performance in some area of science.

The Northwest Louisiana PC Users Group Scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in computer science. The recipient is chosen on the basis of academic excellence and is selected by a committee of computer science faculty. This is a one-year award of $500.

Praeses Scholarship The Praeses Corporation of Shreveport sponsors two scholarships for outstanding computer science majors. Each scholarship pays full-tuition each regular semester (currently up to $1,115). One scholarship goes to a "top junior" and one goes to  a "top senior" in computer science. If a recipient continues as a full-time student and maintains at least an overall 3.2 GPA they will continue to receive the scholarship each regular semester until they graduate. When a scholarship recipient graduates a new "top junior" recipient is selected as a replacement (the intent is to have two scholarship recipients at all times - a "top junior" and a "top senior"). The Computer Science Awards and Scholarship Committee or the Chair of Computer Science in conjunction with the Dean of the College of Sciences will review student records to determine the recipient(s) according to the scholarship criteria.
 

To be eligible for financial aid from the Title IV federal student aid funds, the student must be enrolled in a degree program and must be registered for at least six credit hours during any academic term that aid is received. Students taking less than six hours might, however, qualify for a small Pell Grant.

To apply for financial aid, the student must first complete a federal student aid application and mail it to the federal processor. In response, the processor returns a Federal Student Aid Report to the applying student, who then submits the report to the LSUS Financial Aid Office (ADM 202) to have eligibility determined. So that financial aid can be received at the time of registration, the student must submit the Federal student aid report with all other required documents to the LSUS Financial Aid Office by March 1 for the summer term, by June 1 for the fall semester, and by October 1 for the spring semester.

Those chosen for College Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnerships (LEAP) Grants are selected on the basis of financial need. No preference is shown for sex, race, student classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.), or state of residency, except that only residents of Louisiana may receive LEAP Grants. Financial aid recipients must reapply for financial aid each academic year.

Enrollment Status for Financial Aid Recipients
For "financial aid recipients" the following definitions are used to certify the student's enrollment status for the receipt of Title IV federal student loans for summer, fall, or spring terms:
 

A student in need of a large amount of assistance to attend college may be eligible for the Pell Grant, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and/or the LEAP Grant.

The "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" should be used by a student wanting to apply for financial aid at LSUS. These applications can be obtained from a high school counselor's office or the Student Financial Aid Office (ADM 202). Students applying for a student loan and/or the College Work-Study Program are automatically considered for SEOG and/or LEAP aid if they have a large need and funds are available. A student is not considered for SEOG or LEAP aid without a large need that cannot be satisfied by a combination of the Pell Grant, a student loan, and part-time employment. LEAP regulations require that the student be a Louisiana resident, have at least a 2.0 grade point average, and be a full-time student.

Vocational Rehabilitation Grants for tuition and fees are made to students who are physically or mentally disabled and would ordinarily be unable to hold exacting jobs. Students in the Shreveport area should contact the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1525 Fairfield, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.

The Student Financial Aid Office (ADM 202) administers the loan programs described below to help deserving students who need assistance to continue their education.

The Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program (formerly called Guaranteed Student Loan) is restricted to degree-seeking students who are taking at least six hours per semester. The maximum loan amounts, according to student classification, are as follows: freshman - $2,625, sophomore - $3,500, junior or senior - $5,500, graduate - $8,500 or cost of attendance minus other financial aid whichever is least. Applicants should analyze anticipated expenses and income for the year and apply for the amount needed to balance their budget. Parental support or the student's own savings and income from work should cover the major share of expenses.

Loans under this program are made by banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations. The student must locate a willing lender. To learn more about this loan or to obtain an application, contact the Student Financial Aid Office.

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans are for students whose need does not qualify them for the Subsidized Stafford Loan or for the full amount of the Subsidized Stafford Loan. The combined amount of the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans for dependent, undergraduate students may not exceed the annual limits listed for the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan. The combined amount of Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans for independent undergraduate students may not exceed the annual limits of $6,625 for freshmen, $7,500 for sophomores, and $10,500 for juniors and seniors and  $18,500 for graduate students or the cost of attendance minus other aid whichever is least. The student is charged interest on the unsubsidized loan while in school.

PLUS Loans are for parents of dependent students and are not based on financial need. Like the Federal Stafford Loan, these loans are made by lending institutions such as banks and credit unions and are guaranteed by the Federal Government. A PLUS loan may not exceed the student's cost of education minus other student aid.
 

Campus employment is available to capable students from funds provided in departmental budgets and in the Federal Work-Study Program. Only full-time students are eligible for any student employment.

The "budget jobs" funded by the various departments may be secured by contacting the secretary or chairperson of the department. Some "budget jobs" will be listed with the LSUS Career Planning and Placement Center. More information on the jobs listed in the Career Planning and Placement Center is available on the Internet at: http://Careerweb.LSUS.edu.

The Federal Work-Study Program is a joint effort by the federal government and the University to provide jobs for students who need financial assistance to attend college. Application for the College Work-Study Program may be secured from the Student Financial Aid Office (797-5363) or a high school counselor's office.

Off-campus jobs are listed in the Career Planning and Placement Center. Employers contact the center seeking students for full time, part-time, occasional, or temporary jobs. Students and alumni may receive further information on off-campus employment in the Career Planning and Placement Center on the second floor of the  Administration Building. All jobs are posted on the Career Planning and Placement Center Website (see above).

1. Beginning freshmen must have the high school from which they graduated forward an official high school transcript to the Office of Admissions and Records. Refer to the "UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS" section of this catalog.
2. Transfer students must have official transcripts from each college-level institution previously attended forwarded to the Office of Admissions and Records, which will evaluate the credits. The academic dean will then decide which credits apply to the program of study. Finally the University's Veterans' Certification Officer will submit the forms certifying the veteran for educational benefits.
3. Students receiving VA benefits must be working toward a degree or certification or be taking prerequisites approved by the dean.
4. Students pursuing a second bachelor's or master's degree must obtain a second-degree statement and detailed program of study from the appropriate academic dean.
5. All VA students must complete the University's Veterans' Certification Form each semester during registration. The student's dean must approve courses in writing before the enrollment certification is submitted.
6. Students repeating courses may not receive full benefits. See the VA coordinator in the Office of Admissions and Records for details.
7. Students must report any schedule change or resignation to the VA immediately. A student who resigns or reduces a course load and who wishes to retain full benefits must write a letter showing mitigating circumstances to the VA. If the request is not approved, the student will have to refund the overpayment retroactive to the start of the semester. All over-payments to the student must be repaid to the VA.