Scholarships: Free Exemption
Students automatically forfeit their award when they fail to maintain the required scholastic average for any given scholarship or award, when students fail to claim their award any semester, when they resign during a semester, or when they are dropped from the university.
- Louisiana Boys/Girls/State Honor Awards
Made annually upon the recommendation of the Director of Louisiana Boys' State and the Director of Louisiana Girls' State. Such recommendation is not automatic and does not accrue on the basis of attendance in these events. This award entitles the recipient to an exemption of $25 for each full term and $20 each summer semester. The period of validity is four years, so long as the recipient maintains the required scholastic average. Students must complete 12 hours of work with 2.0 average for their first semester in attendance and must earn a 2.0 on all work taken as a freshman and 2.3 on all work taken as a sophomore. Application should be made to the Director of Louisiana Boys'/Girls' State.
- Veterans' Orphans Scholarships
Awarded by the Louisiana Department of Veterans' Affairs to children of veterans who were killed or disabled as a result of military service. The value of the award is exemption from university fees. Fee exemption certificate should be presented to Financial Aid and Scholarships. Correspondence regarding this certificate should be addressed to Department of Veterans' Affairs, Room 113, Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801 or call Alexandria office at (318) 487-5743. Assistance is also given to the local office of the Veterans Administration in securing any additional aid for war orphans. Students must be enrolled full time.
- National Guard Fee Exemptions
The National Guard Fee exemption is available to active members of the Louisiana National Guard, who are not on scholastic probation and who participate in the Louisiana National Guard. In accordance with National Guard regulations, any student placed on scholastic probation will not be eligible for the exemption for the following semester. Applicants should apply through their unit commander at least 6 weeks prior to registration. The fee exemption certification must be received by Financial Aid and Scholarships before this exemption may be given. The National Guard student may call the New Orleans office at 1-800-899-6355 to verify that their name is on the fee exemption list. Transfer students must have all transcripts sent to the LSU Alexandria Record’s office and not be on probation to be eligible for the exemption.
- 65 and Older Fee Exemptions
65 and Older Fee Exemption is an exemption of tuition and other registration fees up to 6 hours of credits to any person who is 65 years of age or older. This exemption is allowed under Act 525 of the 1975 Louisiana legislature. However, all persons are required to pay a $20.00 application fee at the time application is made for admission to the university. All persons are also responsible for paying the required $5.00 per credit hour technology fee and $7.50 per semester child care fee. A student must bring their driver license to Financial Aid and Scholarships. Further information may be obtained from Financial Aid and Scholarships.
- 4-H Club Honor Awards
Awarded based on competition at the annual 4-H Club Short Course held at LSU in Baton Rouge. This award entitles the recipient to an exemption of $25 each semester and $20 each summer semester. The period of validity is four years, so long as the recipient maintains the required scholastic average. Appointment is made upon the recommendation of the State 4-H Club Agent.
- CODOFIL Teachers
Teachers participating in the CODOFIL program in Louisiana who wish to take courses at LSU Alexandria are provided exemption from university and non-resident fees.
- Foreign Associate Teachers
Sponsored by the Cordell Hull Foundation for International Education. These teachers are authorized a waiver of university and nonresident fees.