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).
Students should complete the FAFSA online before the January 15th priority deadline each year. The FAFSA is available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa starting on October 1st of each year to apply for financial assistance for the following year. For example, the 2027-2028 application will be available beginning on October 1st, 2026.
Texas residents who are NOT eligible to complete the FAFSA, such as undocumented students, DACA recipients, and certain visa holders who qualify for in-state tuition should submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). The TASFA application is available at https://www.highered.texas.gov/students-families/tasfa/.
The College determines an applicant’s eligibility for financial assistance using the results from the FAFSA application. 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 1st deadline.
Students applying for scholarships must complete the Application for Scholarship for Lamar State College Port Arthur that is available on the website. High school seniors should meet the January 15th deadline to be given first priority. All other scholarship applicants should meet the June 15th deadline for the following academic year.