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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 when attending Summer 2025

Complete the 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 .  Go to Financial Aid > Financial Aid Acceptance > Accepted change No to Yes for the semester > Save Changes.  

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

Important Dates 

April 2025 

1^st           SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
17^th        SAP appeal results emailed
21^st        Bookstore charges open for summer AP1/1C

May 2025 

2^nd          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
7^th          Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP1/1C
14^th        Bookstore charges end for summer AP1/1C
15^th        Bookstore charges open for summer sessions 1 &1A
16^th        SAP appeal results emailed
28^th        Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1 & 1A     

June 2025 

2^nd          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
               Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
3^rd          Bookstore charges end for summer session 1 & 1A
20^th        SAP appeal results emailed
23^rd        Bookstore charges open for summer AP2/1D & 1B
30^th        Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1B

July 2025 

1^st           SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
2^nd          Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
8^th          Bookstore charges end for summer AP2/1D & 1B
18^th        SAP appeal results emailed
28^th        Bookstore charges open for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester

August 2025 

1^st           SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
16^th        SAP appeal results emailed
20^th        Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall traditional semester
27^th        Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP1/1C
28^th        Bookstore charges end for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester

September 2025 

2^nd          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
3^rd          Bookstore charges end for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester
19^th        SAP appeal results emailed 

October 2025 

1^st           SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
6^th          Bookstore charges open for fall AP2/1D
17^th        SAP appeal results emailed
22^nd       Tuition and fee payment deadline for fall AP2/1D
29^th        Bookstore charges end for fall AP2/1D 

November 2025 

3^rd          SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
21^st        SAP appeal results emailed

December 2025 

1^st           SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
17^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.