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’s 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.
Should you have additional questions, please call our Financial Aid Office at 318-797-5363 or email us at finaid@lsus.edu.
Financial Aid Calendar
Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA when attending Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026
Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA when attending Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or 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, then change No to Yes for the semester, then Save Changes.
Last Day to Drop Classes Table
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Last Day to Drop/Census Date
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Expected Refund Window
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Spring traditional semester
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January 30, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After January 30
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Nursing (Day Class)
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January 26, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After January 26
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Spring AP1/1C
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January 27, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After January 27
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Spring AP2/1D
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March 24, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After March 24
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| Summer AP1/1C |
May 19, 2026 |
5 - 7 Business Days After May 19
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| Summer AP2/1D |
July 14, 2026 |
5 - 7 Business Days After July 14
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Nursing (Day Class)
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May 26, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After May 26
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Summer session 1A
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June 1, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 1
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Summer session 1
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June 4, 2026
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5 - 7 Business Days After June 4
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| Summer session 1B |
June 30, 2026 |
5 - 7 Business Days After June 30
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Credit-balance refunds are issued weekly after the semester/session census date.
Important Dates
December 2025
- Dec. 1 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- Dec. 15 - Bookstore charges open for spring AP1/1C & spring traditional semester
- Dec. 17 - SAP appeal results emailed
January 2026
- Jan. 2 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- Jan. 7 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring traditional semester
- Jan. 9 - SAP appeal results emailed
- Jan. 14 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring AP1/1C
- Jan. 23 - Bookstore charges end for spring AP1/1C & spring traditional semester
February 2026
- Feb. 2 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- Feb. 9 - Bookstore charges open for spring AP2/1D
- Feb. 20 - SAP appeal results emailed
March 2026
- March 2 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- March 11 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for spring AP2/1D
- March 18 - Bookstore charges end for spring AP2/1D
- March 20 - SAP appeal results emailed
April 2026
- April 1 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- April 24 - SAP appeal results emailed
May 2026
- May 1 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- May 6 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP1/1C
- May 15 - SAP appeal results emailed
- May 20 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1 & 1A
June 2026
- June 1 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- June 18 - SAP appeal results emailed
- June 23 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer session 1B
July 2026
- July 1 - Tuition and fee payment deadline for summer AP2/1D
- July 2 - SAP appeal deadline due no later than 4:30 pm CST
- July 24 - SAP appeal results emailed
