Office of Financial Aid
Each year, LSUS students receive millions of dollars in scholarships, grants and other types of financial aid. Have questions about what opportunities you qualify for and how to apply? LSUS’ Financial Aid Office is here to guide you through each step of the process.
The Financial Aid Office administers LSUS scholarships, federal aid (including grants, loans and work study), State of Louisiana's Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarships and the State of Louisiana Go Grant Program. Learn more about the types of financial aid opportunities available.
Important Financial Aid Reminders/Updates
Financial Aid Calendar
Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA when attending Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024
Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA when attending Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025
Disbursement Dates for Credit-Balance Refunds
Don’t forget to accept your financial aid before the start of EACH SEMESTER. You can do this approximately 2 weeks before the fee payment deadline each semester. Login to myLSUS. Go to Financial Aid > Financial Aid Acceptance > Accepted change No to Yes for the semester > Save Changes.
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Last Day to Drop/Census Date
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Expected Check Date
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Summer AP1
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May 14, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After May 14th
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Summer AP2
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July 9, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After July 9th
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Summer session 1
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June 6, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 8th
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Summer session 1A
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June 3, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 4th
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Summer session 1B
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July 3, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After July 3rd
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Fall traditional semester
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September 6, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After September 6th
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Fall AP1/1C
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September 6, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After September 3rd
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Fall AP2/1D
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October 29, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After October 29th
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Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.
Important Dates
April 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
19th SAP appeal results emailed
22nd Bookstore charges open for summer AP1/1C
May 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP1/1C
8th Bookstore charges end for summer AP1/1C
13th Bookstore charges open for summer sessions 1 &1A
17th SAP appeal results emailed
22nd Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1
28th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1A
30th Bookstore charges end for summer session 1 &1A
June 2024
3rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
17th Bookstore charges opens for summer AP2/1D & 1B
21st SAP appeal results emailed
25th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer 1B
26th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
July 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
3rd Bookstore charges end for summer AP2/1D & 1B
19th SAP appeal results emailed
22nd Bookstore charges opens for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester
August 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
14th Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall traditional semester
16th SAP appeal results emailed
21st Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP1/1C
28th Bookstore charges end for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester
September 2024
3rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
20th SAP appeal results emailed
October 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
7th Bookstore charges opens for fall AP2/1D
16th Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP2/1D
18th SAP appeal results emailed
25th Bookstore charges end for fall AP2/1D
November 2024
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
22nd SAP appeal results emailed
December 2024
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
18th SAP appeal results emailed
Should you have additional questions, please call our Financial Aid Office at 318-797-5363 or email us at finaid@lsus.edu.
