Office of Financial Aid

The implementation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 will affect Federal Pell Grant recipients and institutions receiving federal student funds. Students receiving a Federal Pell Grant will be required to sign an Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification stating they will not engage in the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance during the period covered by the Federal Pell Grant.

The Federal Pell Grant Program makes funds available to eligible students attending approved colleges and universities. You may apply for a Federal Pell Grant if you are an undergraduate student enrolled part-time. The maximum amount awarded under this program for the current academic year is $5920. Awards for the next academic year and following years will depend upon legislative approval each year.

The program provides financial assistance to qualified undergrads who show additional need (with priority given to Pell Grant recipients), meet the academic requirements of the chosen college, and are enrolled for at least a part-time academic load. This grant can range up to $2000
a year depending on the need of the student or the availability of FSEOG funds and the amount of the other aid the student receives.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides employment for students with the greatest financial need in meeting educational expenses. Students may be employed by the educational institution.
LOUISIANA COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (LCWSP) The Louisiana College Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs to eligible students with financial need. Applicants must:
1. Be Louisiana residents
2. Show financial need
3. Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt
4. Enroll at least half time

The Federal Direct Loan Program is a federal program that provides low-interest loans to post-secondary students and their parents.  The Federal Direct Loans include Direct Loans and Direct Plus Loans.