Pell Grant

A federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. Pell Grants are awarded to students who are eligible based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The amount awarded will depend on your enrollment status as a full-time or part-time student. Effective with the 2012-2013 award year, the duration of a student's eligibility to receive a federal Pell grant is 12 full-time semesters. the calculation of duration will include all years that the student previously received the federal Pell grant funding.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFC will be considered first for a SEOG. Just like the federal Pell Grant, the SEOG does not have to be repaid. Funds for this program are limited.

Pelican Promise

LSU implemented a need-based grant program funding by the institution in 2007 to assist students with financial need in paying for college.

LSU awards a tuition and registration fee exemption to students meeting the following criteria:

• Louisiana Resident

• Family income less than or equal to 150 percent of the poverty level

• Eligible for a federal Pell Grant

• Entering Freshman beginning Fall 2007 or after, Transfer student, or a continuing student who was an entering freshman or new transfer Fall 2007  or after

Students receiving financial support from the Pelican Promise award will be expected to enroll in 12 hours and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students must apply for this award each year through the FAFSA application.  

All new, transfer, and continuing students wanting to be considered for Pelican Promise must complete the FAFSA by July 1st prior to the fall term.   All students who are identified as potential Pelican Promise students with a FAFSA on file by the stated July 1st deadline must submit all verification documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid by August 1st prior to the fall term. 

All new and transfer students wanting to be considered for the Pelican Promise award for the spring semester must complete the FAFSA by November 1st prior to the spring term.  All students who are identified as potential Pelican Promise students with a FAFSA on file by the stated November 1st deadline must submit all verification documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid by December 1st prior to the spring term. 

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The TEACH Grant program is a federal non-need-based grant program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students who are enrolled in an eligible program, maintain a 3.25 GPA, and who commit to teach in a high-need field, at a low-income elementary or secondary school, for at least 4 years within 8 years of completing the program for which the TEACH Grant was awarded. If the grant recipient fails to complete the required teaching service, the TEACH Grant is converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, and interest will be charged from the date of original disbursement.

Applicants can be:

• Undergraduate students admitted to the Teacher Education Program

• Graduate students pursuing a master's degree

• Students enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher credential program or

• Current or former teachers or retirees

High-need fields include:

• Mathematics

• Science

• Foreign language

• Bilingual education

• English language acquisition

• Special education

• Reading specialist

• Other high-need fields documented by local, state or federal governments
  

View more detailed information about the TEACH Grant Program.