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
Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA when attending Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025
Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA when attending Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
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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Spring traditional semester
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January 31, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After Jan 31
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Spring AP1/1C
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January 28, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After Jan 28
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Spring AP2/1D
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March 25, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After March 25
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Summer AP1/1C
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May 20, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After May 20
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Summer AP2/1D
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July 15, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After July 15
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Summer session 1
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June 11, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 11
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Summer session 1A
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June 5, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 5
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Summer session 1B
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July 8, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After July 8
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Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.
Important Dates
December 2024
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
16th Bookstore charges open for spring AP1/1C & spring traditional semester
18th SAP appeal results emailed
January 2025
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
8th Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring traditional semester
10th SAP appeal results emailed
15th Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring AP1/1C
22nd Bookstore charges end for spring AP1/1C & spring traditional semester
February 2025
3rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
21st SAP appeal results emailed
24th Bookstore charges open for spring AP2/1D
March 2025
3rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
12th Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring AP2/1D
19th Bookstore charges end for spring AP2/1D
21st SAP appeal results emailed
April 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
17th SAP appeal results emailed
21st Bookstore charges open for summer AP1/1C
May 2025
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
7th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP1/1C
14th Bookstore charges end for summer AP1/1C
15th Bookstore charges open for summer session 1 & 1A
16th SAP appeal results emailed
28th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1 & 1A
June 2025
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
3rd Bookstore charges end for summer session 1 & 1A
20th SAP appeal results emailed
23rd Bookstore charges open for summer AP2/1D & 1B
30th Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1B
July 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
2nd Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
8th Bookstore charges end for summer AP2/1D & 1B
18th SAP appeal results emailed
August 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
15th 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.
