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 

Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA when attending Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024 

 

Disbursement Dates for credit-balance refunds 

Last Day to Drop/Census Date

Expected Check Date

Spring traditional semester

January 27, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 27th  

Spring ’23 AP1/1C

January 24, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After Jan. 24th

Spring ’23 AP2/1D

March 21, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After March 21st

Summer traditional semester

June 8, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After June 8th

Summer ’23 AP1/1C

May 16, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After May 16th

Summer ’23 AP2/1D

July 11, 2023

5 - 7 Business Days After July 11th

Fall ‘23 Dates

TBA

 

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

March 2023 

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

8th          Tuition and fee payment deadline for Spring AP2/1D Sessions

15th        Bookstore charges end

17th       SAP appeal results emailed 

April 2023                        

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

21st        SAP appeal results emailed

              Bookstore charges open Summer AP1/1C

May 2023 

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

3rd          Tuition and fee payment deadline for Summer AP1/1C  

19th       SAP appeal results emailed             

June 2023 

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

23rd       SAP appeal results emailed

28th        Tuition and fee payment deadline for Summer AP2/1D        

July 2023 

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

21st        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.