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 2024-2025 FAFSA when attending 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.  

Last Day to Drop/Census Date

Expected Refund Window

Summer AP1

May 20, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After May 20th

Summer AP2

July 15, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After July 15th

Summer session 1

June 11, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After June 11th

Summer session 1A

June 5, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After June 5th

Summer session 1B

July 8, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After July 8th

Fall traditional semester

September 12, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After September 12th

Fall AP1/1C

September 9, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After September 9th   

Fall AP2/1D

November 4, 2025

5 - 7 Business Days After November 4th    

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

Important Dates 

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 sessions 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

28th        Bookstore charges open for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester

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

28th        Bookstore charges end for fall AP1/1C & fall traditional semester

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

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.