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 2022-2023 FAFSA when attending Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023 (Deadline June 30, 2023)
Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA when attending Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024
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 traditional semester
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June 8, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 8 th
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Summer ’23 AP1/1C
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May 16, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After May 16 th
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Summer ’23 AP2/1D
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July 11, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After July 11 th
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Fall traditional semester
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September 8, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After Sep. 8 th
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Fall ’23 AP1/1C
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September 5, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After Sep. 5 th
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Fall ’23 AP2/1D
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October 31, 2023
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5 - 7 Business Days After Oct. 31 st
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Spring traditional semester
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January 26, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 26 th
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Spring ’24 AP1/1C
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January 23, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 23 rd
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Spring ’24 AP2/1D
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March 19, 2024
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5 - 7 Business Days After March 19 th
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Summer ‘24 Dates
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TBA
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*Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.
Download a mobile-friendly PDF of the chart from above here.
Important Dates
June 2023
1 st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
12 th Bookstore charges open for Summer 1B and AP2 sessions
22 nd Tuition and fee payment deadline for Summer 1B
23 rd SAP appeal results emailed
28 th Tuition and fee payment deadline for Summer AP2
July 2023
3 rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
5 th Bookstore charges end for all sessions
21 st SAP appeal results emailed
24 th Bookstore charges open for Fall sessions AP1/1C & Traditional
August 2023
1 st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
16 th Tuition and fee payment deadline for Traditional Fall Semester
18 th SAP appeal results emailed
23 rd Tuition and fee payment deadline for Fall AP1/1C
30 th Bookstore charges end for all Fall sessions AP1/1C & Traditional
September 2023
1 st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
22 nd SAP appeal results emailed
October 2023
2 nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
9 th Bookstore charges open for Fall AP2/1D sessions
18 th Tuition and fee payment deadline for Fall AP2/1D
20 th SAP appeal results emailed
25 th Bookstore charges end for Fall AP2/1D sessions
November 2023
1 st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
17 th SAP appeal results emailed
December 2023
1 st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
15 th 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.