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Information for Parents of Prospective and Continuing LSU
Students
Although most correspondence regarding financial aid is sent
to students directly, we realize that parents are highly
involved in their students' lives, especially regarding
college finances. To help parents of undergraduate
dependent students find the information they need,
we've listed information and links to the web pages we think
parents will find most useful.
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Financial Aid Calculators Available:
Prospective Students:
If you want to begin exploring
your financial aid options and get an early start on
the financial aid process,
FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster,
you and your family will receive an early estimate
of eligibility for federal student aid. This tool
provides you with an opportunity to increase your
knowledge of the financial aid process; become
familiar with the various types of federal student
aid that are available; and investigate other
sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships.
Current/continuing LSU families:
Our
budget calculator will help you determine your expenses and estimate your total available income. You will need to consider all of your resources and the total cost of your education. The budget calculator lists most of the important expenses and resources: tuition, books, and scholarships, for example. |
Links to Other Pages in This Website of Interest to Parents
of LSU Students
Links to Other Web Resources of Interest to Parents
of LSU Students
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College Access Web site.
For information about all the resources available in
your state to help plan for a career, prepare for
college and pay for college, select your state from the
list.
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Student Aid on the Web.
Your information source from the Department of Education
on preparing for and funding education beyond high
school.
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Loan information.
Learn the differences between Stafford, Perkins and PLUS
loans.
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College Savings Plans.
Which is the best way to save for college.
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Calculators.
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how
much school will cost, how much you need to save and how
much aid you'll need.
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