Student Aid

Student Aid at Lamar University

The Office of Student Aid is comprised of areas including Scholarships, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs. Our team is dedicated to assisting students and families throughout the entire aid process. Take a look at our Top Financial Aid and Scholarship FAQs asked by students.

The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications are now available. 

Upcoming Important Dates

 April  20 | 2022-2023

  • Spring 23 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) final appeal deadline 

May 1 | 2022-2023 

  • Priority deadline to complete verification for First Time in College (FTIC) and certain transfer students

May 21| 2022-2023

  • Summer 23 disbursements begin for students 10 days before the first day of class

July 15 | 2022-2023 

  • Priority deadline to complete verification (Excluding First Time in College (FTIC) and certain transfer students, see May 1 deadline above.)

APPLY FOR AID


Financial aid is easy once you understand the process.
Let us guide you step by step.

START HERE


Learn how to check your financial aid status
through Self-Service Banner.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

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Students are only eligible to receive financial aid for classes that count towards their degree, certificate, or other recognized credential.  With the exception of eligible remedial classes, taking classes outside of your degree or certificate program will affect your financial aid.


MORE INFO ABOUT TAKING THE RIGHT CLASSES

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TAKE OUR SURVEY

Tell us how we're doing by completing the survey!

  1. Log in to Self-Service Banner.
  2. Click on "Financial Aid."
  3. Choose "Financial Aid Survey."