1. Paying for College – Financial Aid
Summer Orientation Program

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)
Don’t leave money on the table

4. FAFSA Completion SOUTHEASTERN’S SCHOOL CODE: 002024
HELP LINE: 1-(800)
APPLY ONLINE:
Fall 2018 – Complete the FAFSA
Renew each Oct 1st

5. Federal Aid Need Based Aid - Federal Pell Grant – Fall 2018 max $3,048
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Subsidized Loans
Not Need Based -
Unsubsided Loans
Parent Plus Loans

6. Loans
Beginning Freshmen can only receive $5,500 in loans their first year, $6,500 as a sophomore, then $7,500 thereafter.
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 for sub and unsubsidized loans

7. Percentage of Completion
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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

8. To-Do List Items Under the 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

9. TOPS
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 $5,652 per year
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

10. Scholarships Where do I get scholarships?
Southeastern offers Priority/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.
LOSFA (800) or at

11. Southeastern Promise No Cost of Tuition Increases
Graduate in four years or we pay your final classes (Four-Year Graduation Plan)
Academic Success
Southeastern.edu/Promise
No developmental courses

12. 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
Networking within departments
Departments work around student’s schedule
*To view current openings, visit the Student Employment Network at
Call

13. Contact Information
General questions to
Scholarship Services: (985) , Room 120
Assistant Director, Scholarships & Work Study – Terry Garner
Assistant Director, Information Systems and Veterans Services – Sophie Dagro
A – D Vantanee Sangpu vantanee
E – L Jessica McMillian -
M – R Jacob Rester –
S – Z Katie Delaneuville -
Financial Aid Director, Charles D. Cambre
Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building Financial Aid: (985)

14. Questions?