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 2025-2026 FAFSA when attending Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA when attending Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
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 Refund Window
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Fall traditional semester
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September 12, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After September 12th
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Fall AP1/1C
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September 9, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After September 9th
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Fall AP2/1D
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November 4, 2025
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5 - 7 Business Days After November 4th
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Spring traditional semester
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January 30, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After January 30th
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Spring AP1/1C
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January 27, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After January 27th
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Spring AP2/1D
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March 24, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After March 24th
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Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.
Important Dates
August 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
16th SAP appeal results emailed
20th Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall traditional semester
27th Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP1/1C
September 2025
2nd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
3rd Bookstore charges end for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester
19th SAP appeal results emailed
October 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
6th Bookstore charges open for fall AP2/1D
17th SAP appeal results emailed
22nd Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP2/1D
29th Bookstore charges end for fall AP2/1D
November 2025
3rd SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
21st SAP appeal results emailed
December 2025
1st SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
15th Bookstore charges open for spring AP1/1C & spring traditional
17th 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.
