1. SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
“You Matter HERE!”
FINANCIAL AID

2. FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW
FAFSA
GRANTS
LOANS
SCHOLARSHIPS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
S.A.P

3. GENERAL INFORMATION WHAT IT STANDS FOR!
EFC: Expected Family Contribution
COA: Cost of Attendance
LOSFA: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
SOUTHEASTERN’S SCHOOL CODE:
HELP LINE: 1-(800)
APPLY ONLINE:

4. FAFSA What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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
Don’t leave money on the table

5. FAFSA & FSA ID SOUTHEASTERN’S SCHOOL CODE: 002024
HELP LINE: 1-(800)
APPLY ONLINE:

6. GRANTS MONEY YOU DON’T REPAY! Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Louisiana Go Grant Program (State funded)

7. Basic Loan Limits (dependent students)
LOANS
FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS
Subsidized – Government pays interest while in school (4.45%)
Unsubsidized – Government does not pay interest while in school (4.45%)
Basic Loan Limits (dependent students)
$5,500 1st year undergraduates – Of which,$3,500 can be subsidized
$6,500 2nd year undergraduates – Of which,$4,500 can be subsidized
$7,500 for remaining undergraduate – Of which, $5,500 can be subsidized

8. LOANS
LOAN TIPS
All first time borrowers must complete an Entrance Interview and a Master Promissory Note. Information on these may be found online at
Students have a six month grace period.

9. Only borrow what you need
LOANS
FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS
Only borrow what you need

10. LOANS
PLUS LOAN
Parent loan program for parents of dependent undergraduate students, apply online at
Fixed interest rate of 7%
Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed
If parent applies for PLUS Loan and is subsequently denied, student may then receive additional Unsubsidized loan funds
In order to receive either PLUS or PLUS denial funds, student must submit a request with Office of Financial Aid

11. LEONET Student Center
To Do List: 1/3 of students are selected for verification and will have items
Account Inquiry
View Financial Aid
Accept/Decline Awards
Make a Payment

13. TOPS 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, 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 Total: $3, for semester
23-26 ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA
TOPS Honors
$400 stipend Fall Total: $3, for semester
27+ ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA

14. Scholarships! Where do I get scholarships?
Southeastern offers Honor Scholarships as well as other Department Scholarships Contact Scholarship Office (985)
Private companies found at , and
Don’t just apply for one. It takes many applications to receive one award.
We care, you SUCCEED

15. Retention Requirements:
BEGINNING FRESHMAN
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
The Beginning Freshman Scholarship is to be awarded to a student entering Southeastern as a beginning freshman.
Any beginning freshman student admitted with a 23 ACT composite and a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) qualifies for a scholarship at Southeastern.
Housing supplement only available to students living on campus.
All scholarships are awarded for eight semesters.
The application for admissions serves as the application for scholarships.
Eligibility is based on full-time status. For additional information about scholarships or TOPS, students can visit our website at or call the Office of Scholarship Services at (985)
Retention Requirements:
The student must earn a MINIMUM 3.0 SEMESTER & CUMULATIVE GPA
The student must be continuously enrolled full-time each semester (minimum 12 hours).
The student must attempt and pass no less than 24 hours per academic year. The academic year is defined as the combination of the Fall and Spring semesters.

16. BEGINNING FRESHMAN
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP

17. DUAL ENROLLMENT 15+ Completion Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS
DUAL ENROLLMENT 15+ Completion Scholarship
Criteria: Student must have at least 15 hours of Dual Enrollment credits with a “C” or better from Southeastern and graduated in May 2017
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 split into 2 semesters
Semester Awarded: 1 year (two semesters) only
$500 for Fall 2017 and $500 for Spring 2018
We care, you SUCCEED

18. WORK STUDY
Student will be considered either Federal (based on financial need) or State (not based on need)
Student may work up to 25 hours per week
BENEFITS
Networking within departments
Departments work around student’s schedule
*To view current openings, visit the Student Employment Network at

19. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP): HOW DO I KEEP MY AID?
G.P.A.
Must maintain at least a 1.75 cumulative G.P.A. (freshmen) or at least a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. (sophomore, junior, senior)
Percentage of Completion
Must complete at least 67% of courses enrolled
Maximum Time Frame
Must not exceed 180 credit hours for first undergraduate degree

20. CONTACT INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE: (985) , Room 120
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS
Assistant Director - Tara Laborde
A – D Mary Gaye Savant-
E – L Jessica McMillian -
M – R Jacob Rester –
S – Z & Veterans Sophie Sciortino -
Assistant Director, Scholarships – Terry Garner
Financial Aid Director Charles D Cambre
Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building
Financial Aid: (985) or (800) 222-SELU(7358)