Apply for Financial Aid

Students that want to apply for grants, loans or college work-study employment must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the LSCPA Financial Aid Supplement to determine the degree of need.

Students should complete the FAFSA online before the April 1^st priority deadline. Processing requires four to six weeks. Students planning to meet the April 1^st priority deadline should complete the FAFSA by October 1^st.

The College considers an applicant’s degree of need before awarding financial aid. New and continuing students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) criteria according to standards established by federal regulations for continued eligibility.

The amount and type of assistance is determined by the Financial Aid Office. Notification of awards is mailed during late spring and early summer.

The College will continue to award aid as long as funds are available. However, the most desirable types of aid normally are expended early. So, students should make every effort to meet the April 1^st deadline.

Students applying for scholarships must complete the Application for Scholarship for Lamar State College Port Arthur that is available in the Admission Office and on the website. High school seniors should meet the April 1^st deadline to be given first priority. All other scholarship applicants should meet the June 15^th deadline for the following academic year.