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 2021-2022 FAFSA when attending Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022

Starting October 1^st 2021, students can complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA if attending Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023

Disbursement Dates for credit-balance refunds 

Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.

November 2021 

1^st          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST

19^th       SAP appeal results emailed

December 2021 

1^ST         Financial Aid Acceptance for Spring available on myLSUS

2^nd         SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST

13^th       Bookstore charges open for Spring traditional semester and AP1/1C Sessions

17^th       SAP appeal results emailed 

January 2022 

3^rd         SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST

5^th         Tuition and fee payment deadline for traditional Spring semester

12^th       Tuition and fee payment deadline for Spring AP1/1C Sessions

14^th       SAP appeal results emailed

21^st        Bookstore charges end 

February 2022 

1^st          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST

18^th       SAP appeal results emailed

22^nd       Bookstore charges open for Spring AP2/1D Sessions

March 2022 

1^st          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST

9^th         Tuition and fee payment deadline for Spring AP2/1D Sessions

18^th       Bookstore charges end

             SAP appeal results emailed 

April 2022 

4^th         SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST             

22^th       SAP appeal results emailed 

May 2022 

2^nd         SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST             

4^th         Tuition and fee payment deadline for Summer AP1/1C Sessions

20^th       SAP appeal results emailed

22^nd       Tuition and feel payment traditional Summer semester

Should you have additional questions, please call our Financial Aid Office at 318-797-5363 or email us at finaid@lsus.edu.