• Financial Aid

    Louisiana’s Financial Aid Access Policy for High School Seniors

    Most Louisiana high school graduates are eligible for some form of merit- or need-based financial aid. Students can apply for state and federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be used at four-year universities, two-year community colleges, and technical training programs. The FAFSA is used to determine the amount of money a family is expected to contribute to the price of attending a post-secondary institution, and the results of the FAFSA are used in determining student grants, work-study, and educational loan amounts.

    Louisiana requires public school students to take one of the following steps:

    Click here for more information from the Louisiana Department of Education on financial aid for students.