TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Listed below are examples of scholarships and fee waivers that have been received by students attending LSU Health Shreveport.  Students receiving funding from outside sources and private donors should submit the award information to the Office of Student Financial Aid at least 3-4 weeks prior to registration or as soon as the notice of the award is received by the student.

WAIVERS

• LSU Employee Tuition Exemptions - LSU Health Shreveport employees may register for up to six hours per semester to attend job-related undergraduate or graduate courses and receive full tuition exemption at select LSU System campus. The hours are limited to three semester hours during the summer term. Employees must  obtain approval from their department head or supervisor, be employed by LSU at least one full year prior to registration, work full time (100%), and be a non-academic or other academic employee.  Approved Tuition Exemption Forms must be submitted to the Student Financial Aid Office prior to the tuition and fee deadline. The student must secure all required signatures prior to submitting the form for processing. For more information, contact the Human Resource Department.
• LSU Hardship Fee Waiver - The Louisiana Legislature authorized Louisiana state colleges and universities to assess an Academic Excellence Fee and an Operational fee to all students. The Legislature has directed and the LSU Health Shreveport has made provisions for students with demonstrated hardships brought about as a result of this fee increase by offering a Hardship Waiver. All students receiving federal financial aid funds are given consideration with priority given to students with higher financial need as defined by the federal student aid programs.  To receive the award, students must complete the FAFSA for the applicable year and other financial aid documents, if required, by the specified deadlines.  Students must have a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to be eligible. Students are ranked by FAFSA completion date and are awarded in order until funds are exhausted. No other application is required. Students benefiting from other tuition / fee exemptions programs such as TOPS recipients and LSU Board of Supervisor Scholarship recipients are not eligible for the LSU Health Shreveport Hardship waiver. The LSU Hardship Fee Waiver is available to undergraduate and graduate / professional students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) - is a comprehensive program of state scholarships. The TOPS award amount is determined by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance.  Graduate and Professional students are eligible to use remaining semesters of TOPS eligibility. Schools are notified via a Master Roster of all students eligible to receive this scholarship. For more information, visit LOSFA's website. 
• National Health Service Corp Scholarship– Students can receive tuition, fees, a living stipend, and other reasonable educational costs in exchange for agreeing to serve at an NHSC approved site. Students must serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of greatest need. Applications are accepted once a year from students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited health professions training program in an eligible primary care discipline: medicine (MD or DO), dentistry, family nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or physician assistant. For more information, visit National Health Service Corp.
• LSU Board of Supervisors Scholarship - The primary determining factors for awarding scholarships are academic excellence, special talent, and financial need.  All scholarships are awarded for one academic year only, which includes the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. However, Board members may choose the option of awarding their scholarships on a semester-by-semester basis. For more information, visit the LSU Board of Supervisors Scholarship Information. 

► For other scholarship and grant opportunities.

► Students may contact the Office of Student Affairs to discuss their program's scholarship and waiver opportunities.

► Scholarships, Tuition Fee Waivers, and Awards AD 6.14 (LSUHS Access Only)
 

Students may also use scholarship search engines to increase the chances of reducing tuition expenses. Scholarship Search Engines shortens the search and submission process for scholarships.  LSU Health Shreveport is not responsible for the administration of the below-listed scholarships or their affiliates. The Office of Student Financial Aid is providing the below information for you to research and apply at your own discretion. 

Common Scholarship Search Engines

Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Pell Grant.) Pell Grants are considered a foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added. 

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The amount of the award varies every year and is set by the U.S. Department of Education.  The Student Financial Aid Office will automatically review students' applications and award Pell Grant to each student who qualifies.  The amount awarded, will depend not only on financial need, but also on the cost of attendance, enrollment status, and length of the program.  Students may not receive Pell Grant for more than 12 semesters or the equivalent (approximately 6 years).  

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest expected family contributions (EFCs) will be considered first for a FSEOG. Just like Pell Grants, the FSEOG does not have to be repaid.

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Unlike the Pell Grant, schools are given an allotment from the U.S. Department of Education each year and when all funds have been exhausted, no further awards can be made. The amount of the award will vary based on the amount of money the school has been allotted, the number of eligible recipients, and the student's enrollment status.

Students can receive eligible Veterans Benefits while attending LSU Health Shreveport.  Information pertaining to school policies, catalogs, residency, academic calendars, tuition and fee charges and more can be found on the Registrar's website.

Steps for receiving benefits:

1. The student should contact the Registrar's Office for completion of required documentation certifying eligible tuition, fees and enrollment data.  
2. Benefits are approved by the Veterans Affairs Administration and funds are transferred to the university via ACH deposit.
3. The Bursars Office notifies the Student Financial Aid Office of receipt of funds.
4. The Financial Aid Office adds the amount of the award to the system.
5. The Financial Aid Office notifies the student that there is a new award in the Student Self Service Portal. 
6. The Financial Aid Office authorizes the disbursement of funds to the Student Account.    
7. The Bursar's Office processes the disbursements and notifies the student by email when a credit balance check is available to be picked up.

Contact the Registrar's Office for questions regarding Veterans Benefits.

Email: shvregistrar@lsuhs.edu
Phone: (318) 675.5205
Location: 1st floor Medical School, Room 1-212
Registrar's website

The U.S. Department of Education and the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau offers the following school comparison tools for students trying to decide which school is the best fit for their educational needs:
College Scorecard
College Navigator
Paying for College

We have provided information on the following student loan opportunities on our STUDENT LOAN webpage. Please look through the information and contact us with any questions that you have regarding Student Financial Aid at our institution.

• Federal Direct Master Promissory Note
• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan (LEGACY BORROWERS)
• Credit Based Educational Loans from Private Lenders

Learn More about Student Loans

We have provided information on the following on our Scholarships and Fee Waivers page for Graduate & Professional students. Please look through the information and contact us with any questions that you have regarding Student Financial Aid at our institution.

• Scholarship and Waiver Opportunities
• Assistance Programs
• Military Exemptions and Scholarships
• Scholarships, Tuition Fee Waivers, and Awards AD 6.14 (LSUHS access only)

 Students can Learn More about Scholarships & Fee Waivers for LSUHS students by contacting their program's Office of Student Affairs.   

Students may also use scholarship search engines to increase the chances of reducing tuition expenses. Scholarship Search Engines shortens the search and submission process for scholarships.  LSU Health Shreveport is not responsible for the administration of the below-listed scholarships or their affiliates. The Office of Student Financial Aid is providing the below information for you to research and apply at your own discretion. 

Common Scholarship Search Engines

Students can receive eligible Veterans Benefits while attending LSU Health Shreveport.  Information pertaining to school policies, catalogs, residency, academic calendars, tuition and fee charges and more can be found on the LSUHS Registrar's website.

Steps for receiving benefits:

1. The student should contact the Registrar's Office for completion of required documentation certifying eligible tuition, fees and enrollment data.  
2. Benefits are approved by the Veterans Affairs Administration and funds are transferred to the university via ACH deposit.
3. The Bursars Office notifies the Student Financial Aid Office of receipt of funds.
4. The Financial Aid Office adds the amount of the award to the system.
5. The Financial Aid Office notifies the student that there is a new award in the Student Self Service Portal. 
6. The Financial Aid Office authorizes the disbursement of funds to the Student Account.    
7. The Bursar's Office processes the disbursements and notifies the student by email when a credit balance check is available to be picked up.

The U.S. Department of Education and the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau offers the following school comparison tools for students trying to decide which school is the best fit for their educational needs:

College Scorecard
College Navigator
Paying for College 

We have provided information on the following student loan opportunities on our STUDENT LOAN webpage. Please look through the information and contact us with any questions that you have regarding Student Financial Aid at our institution.

• Federal Direct Master Promissory Note
• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan (LEGACY BORROWERS)
• Credit Based Educational Loans from Private Lenders

Learn More about Student Loans