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. 

Last Day to Drop/Census Date

Expected Check Date

Summer traditional semester

June 8, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After June 8 th

Summer ’23 AP1/1C

May 16, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After May 16 th

Summer ’23 AP2/1D

July 11, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After July 11 th

Fall traditional semester

September 8, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After Sep. 8 th

Fall ’23 AP1/1C

September 5, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After Sep. 5 th

Fall ’23 AP2/1D

October 31, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After Oct. 31 st

Spring traditional semester

January 26, 2024

5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 26 th

Spring ’24 AP1/1C

January 23, 2024

5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 23 rd

Spring ’24 AP2/1D

March 19, 2024

5 - 7 Business Days After March 19 th

Summer ‘24 Dates

TBA

 

*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.