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 Financial Aid and Scholarship FAQs asked by students.

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

The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! Please note that access to the FAFSA may occasionally be paused for maintenance. Submit your 2024-2025 application before the priority deadline of May 1st, 2024

2024-2025 Scholarship Applications are currently available. 

LU School Code: 003581

Upcoming Important Dates

 January 1st, 2024

  • 2024-2025 FAFSA available
  • 2024-2025 TASFA available

January 1st, 2024

  • Disbursement Day for Courses Starting on 1/11/24

January 15th, 2024

  • 2024-2025 Scholarship Priority Deadline

March 8th, 2024

  • Disbursement Day for Courses Starting on 3/18/24

May 1st, 2024

  • 2024-2025 FAFSA Priority Deadline 

 

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

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."