LSU’s Student Financial Aid office provides affordability and access for all students to obtain their educational goals. We are dedicated to helping students finance their education through federal, state, and institutional dollars.

Our office strives to provide you with a quick and efficient, user-friendly site. We welcome our entering freshmen, transfer, and continuing undergraduate, graduate/professional, law, and veterinary medicine students and hope that as you navigate through the financial aid application process we are helpful in finding ways for you to finance your education.

Our office is staffed with professionals to provide excellent service to you. We are available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to visit us in Pleasant Hall. You may also contact us via email by writing to financialaid@lsu.edu or by phone at 225-578-3103. Thank you for visiting our site!

Click here for a chart with information about all types of financial aid.

Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a student’s individual circumstances. 

Consumer Information
In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, a guide to consumer information must be made available to all students at LSU. Please click here for a pamphlet detailing LSU’s consumer information.

Helpful Hints
You must complete a FAFSA for each academic year you would like to receive aid. LSU’s financial aid process begins with the Summer term.  Complete the new year’s FAFSA to request financial aid for the Summer.  Read more Tips for Completing the FAFSA.

Hardship Exemptions
Hardship Exemptions are available to students demonstrating financial need.  Click here for more information.

FAFSA Reject Codes
Click here for a chart to assist with resolving FAFSA rejects.