1. SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
FINANCIAL AID
Scholars Orientation April 5, 2018

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

3. 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

4. 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:

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

6. 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 2018
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

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

8. Retention Requirements:
BEGINNING FRESHMAN
PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Priority Scholarship is to be awarded to a student entering Southeastern as a beginning freshman if they applied by January 15th for the fall semester
Any beginning freshman student admitted with a 23 ACT composite and a minimum 3.5 cumulative or ACT 24+ 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 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 30 hours per academic year. The academic year is defined as the combination of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

9. Summer Start Students must have an ACT 23+ Cumulative GPA of 3.0+
Scholarship to assist cover tuition and some fees is available for up to six credit hours per semester
More information at:

10. Summer Smart
Available to all undergraduate students enrolled in the summer (except those only in a study abroad program)
Pays $300 toward the tuition cost

11. 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 2018
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 split into 2 semesters
Semester Awarded: 1 year (two semesters) only
$500 for Spring 2019 and $500 for Fall 2018
We care, you SUCCEED

12. 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. Student Self Service

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

15. 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

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

17. LOANS
PLUS LOAN
Parent loan program for parents of dependent undergraduate students, apply online at studentloans.gov
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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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 Dagro –
Assistant Director, Scholarships & Work Study – Terry Garner
Financial Aid Director - Charles D Cambre
Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building
Financial Aid: (985) or (800) 222-SELU(7358)