Financial Aid and Scholarships
Grants
- Federal Pell Grants
These grants are available to students who have established financial need by means of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Application. Students who are in need of financial assistance to meet college expenses should regard this source of aid as the basic and primary one in meeting their needs. Other kinds of assistance for which students may qualify should be supplemental to the Pell Grant.
Depending on the cost of attendance and the ability of the applicants and their families to meet these costs, the value of the Pell Grant may vary from year to year. Applications may be obtained from Financial Aid and Scholarships at LSU Alexandria, high school guidance counselors, and most public libraries. Applicants must complete the paper application listing LSU Alexandria (Federal School Code 002011) as a school choice and mail it in the envelope provided or apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The maximum PELL with a zero EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) is $4,050 for 2005-2006 and the minimum PELL with a 3850 EFC is $200 per year for a full time student.
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
The amount of financial assistance students receive through a Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant depends upon their need, taking into account their personal financial resources and those of their parents as compared to the cost of attending LSUA.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships will award this grant to students with a need and who have submitted all the necessary paperwork to Financial Aid and Scholarships, before the deadline.
- Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) - Formerly SSIG
The LEAP is available to students who are residents of Louisiana and the United States. Eligibility for LEAP will be based upon the student's academic record and a recommendation by the school financial aid officer certifying substantial financial need as determined through federally-approved needs analysis systems.
Students must be enrolled full-time (twelve or more hours) and be in good standing academically to qualify for LEAP. High school graduates are required to have a "C" average in English, mathematics, social studies, and science. Post-secondary students who may qualify are required to have a "C" average for all grades or a "C" average for the immediate past school year. Grants range from $200 to $1,500 per year. Students should make an appointment with the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships to discuss this grant.