The 25-26 FAFSA is here! Apply today!
Visit the Federal Student Aid website to submit your FAFSA today. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to qualify for grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Submit your 2025-26 FAFSA using LU School Code: 003581.
The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.
→Student Aid at Lamar University
Welcome to the Office of Student Aid! Our office is comprised of Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. We're here to help you navigate through the process of applying for and receiving financial assistance to fund your education. At Lamar University, we strive to make your education affordable and accessible. Reach out to us any time with your questions!
- The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
- For Spring and Summer 2025 Sessions
- The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
- The 2025-2026 Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is available.
- All 2025-2026 Scholarship Applications are currently available.
Quicklinks
Upcoming Important Dates
→ August 11th -Disbursement for Fall 2025. Students enrolled in multiple parts of term will receive a second disbursement in October
→ August 12th - Payment due date - Fall 2025
→ August 21st - First Class Day - Fall 2025
→ September 1st -Lamar University Closed - Labor Day Holiday
→ September 2nd -Final Payment Due at 3:00PM
Financial aid offers for the 2025–26 academic year are now beginning to roll out in Self-Service Banner. Offers will continue to be released on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to check your account regularly for updates. Check your status HERE.
$20 million+
Lamar University awards over 2,000 scholarships annually, totaling over $20 million in assistance to students.
90%
90% of all full-time students receive financial aid at Lamar University.
47%
47% of Lamar University graduates complete their degree with no debt.
Apply & Receive Aid
Follow these steps to guide you through the financial aid process. Understand how to apply for financial aid, review and accept your award offers, and check your financial aid status!
When you apply for FAFSA, please use the LU school code: 003581
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of all expenses - billable and non-billable - associated with attending Lamar University. It includes direct costs like tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meal plan as well as variable costs like books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. The COA expenses are NOT charged to your account. Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your potential out-of-pocket costs after financial aid is applied.
Have questions?
Take a look at our FAQs asked by students:WATCH & LEARN
Videos to get you started!
TAKE OUR SURVEY
Tell us how we're doing by completing the survey!
- Log in to Self-Service Banner.
- Click on "Financial Aid."
- Choose "Financial Aid Survey.
Classes that Count!
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.
