Paying for College- Fees to Financial Aid Tuition Costs, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Work Study Lion Pride Preview February 3, 2018

Spring 2018 Tuition and Fees www.southeastern.edu/fees

Office of Financial Aid FAFSA Scholarships Work Study Contact info: (985) 549 – 2244 You Matter HERE

FAFSA What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.gov Why should I complete the FAFSA? Determines if you can receive Federal Assistance – PELL GRANTS, SEOG, Federal Work Study and LOANS (Sub/Unsub) Required for TOPS recipients

FAFSA When can I file for Fall 2018? October 1, 2017 What tax information will I need to provide? Your 2016 taxes are being used for the 2018-2019 Aid year (Fall 2018-Summer 2019) Each year you need to complete the FAFSA which will be available on October 1st.

FSA ID What is the FSA ID? A username and password for logging in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. The FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Both the student and 1 parent will need to create one

FAFSA & FSA ID

How will I pay? Federal Assistance for incoming freshmen: currently PELL GRANT –$5,920 per yr (need based) SEOG - $2,000 per yr (need based, limited funds) Subsidized Loans - $3,500 per yr (need based) Unsubsidized Loans - $2,000 per yr Cost vs Aid Federal Aid Tuition and Fees $4,294 per semester Federal Assistance $6,710 per semester

Scholarships Where do I get scholarships? Southeastern offers Honor Scholarships as well as other Department Scholarships. Contact Scholarship Office (985)549-5116 Private companies found at www.losfa.gov , www.fastweb.com and www.lela.org SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch

Scholarships Southeastern Honors Scholarships Priority Deadline: January 15th Eligibility and Retention: Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester through 14th class day Students must maintain 3.0 semester cumulative GPA Students must complete 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Scholarships Southeastern Honors Scholarships After the January 15th Deadline: Eligibility and Retention: Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester through 14th class day Students must maintain 3.0 semester cumulative GPA Students must complete 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) Contingent on availability of funds

Scholarships Southeastern Honors Scholarships After the January 15th Deadline: Eligibility and Retention: Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester through 14th class day Students must maintain 3.0 semester cumulative GPA Students must complete 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) Contingent on availability of funds

Scholarships TOPS Opportunity TOPS Performance TOPS Honors TOPS recipients have until the end of summer semester to earn the required 24 credit hours. Failure to do so suspends all future eligibility unless an extenuating circumstance applies. Must be continuously enrolled and full-time through the census date each semester. Check with the Scholarship office before dropping a class. TOPS Opportunity No stipend included - Total: $2,826.11 Fall 2017 20-22 ACT/Retention 2.30 for the first year and 2.50 GPA every year after that TOPS Performance $200 stipend Fall 2017 - Total: $3,026.11 for semester 23-26 ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA TOPS Honors $400 stipend Fall 2017 - Total: $3,226.11 for semester 27+ ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA

Scholarships Dual Enrollment 15+ Completion Scholarship Must have 15 hours of Dual Enrollment credit from Southeastern with a “C” or better Must enroll beginning the Fall immediately following your graduation Must be enrolled full-time $1,000 scholarship for 1 year Payments are split into $500 for Fall 2018/$500 Spring 2019

Southeastern Scholars Waiver Scholarships Southeastern Scholars Waiver Students must have an ACT 24+ Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ Completed application signed by the principal Scholarship to cover tuition and some fees is available for up to six credit hours per semester More information at: www.southeastern.edu/apply/high_school/

Military and Veteran Friendly Campus Veteran Services Military and Veteran Friendly Campus Priority Registration for Dependents of Veterans Free Tutoring for Veterans More information about transfer of VA Benefits Contact Regional VA Office @ 1-888-442-4551 or Local VA Office www.vetaffairs.la.gov/locations/ Campus contact is Sophie Dagro (985) 549 – 5041 Sophie.Dagro@southeastern.edu

Work Study HOW DO I FIND A JOB ON CAMPUS? The student must take the initiative by inquiring at different locations on campus. HOW OFTEN AND HOW MUCH DO I GET PAID? The student is paid bi-weekly. Student workers may work up to 25 hours per week. Students are paid between $7.25/hr and $8.00/hr, depending on which department they work for. To view current openings, visit the Student Employment Network at www.southeastern.edu/sen/

Southeastern Payment Plan (SPP) Students must be in good financial standing with the University. Divides tuition, fees, housing and meals into three Installments for Fall and Spring. During the Summer, divides into two installments. 1/3 due by fee payment deadline 1/3 due approximately 30 days later 1/3 due approximately 30 days after that ****Dates are specified on the SPP Contract**** Apply online through LeoNet account $45 processing fee (due by Fee Payment Deadline) $10 late fee charged on late payments No interest charged. Need to print a copy for your records from the student’s account. SPP does NOT include fines, or prior semester debt, and all prior debt must be paid before enrolling in the Southeastern Payment Plan.

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Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building CONTACT INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE: (985)549-5116, Room 120 FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS Assistant Director - Tara Laborde A – D Mary Gaye Savant- mgsavant@southeastern.edu E – L Jessica McMillian - jessica.mcmillian@southeastern.edu M – R Jacob Rester – jacob.rester@southeastern.edu S – Z & Veterans Sophie Dagro - sophie.dagro@southeastern.edu Assistant Director, Scholarships – Terry Garner Financial Aid Director - Charles D Cambre Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building Financial Aid: (985) 549-2244 or 1 (800) 222-SELU(7358)