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The 25-26 FAFSA is here! Apply today!

Visit the Federal Student Aid website to submit your FAFSA today. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to qualify for grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Submit your 2025-26 FAFSA using .

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

Student Aid at Â鶹AV

Welcome to the Office of Student Aid! Our office is comprised of Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. We're here to help you navigate through the process of applying for and receiving financial assistance to fund your education. At Â鶹AV, we strive to make your education affordable and accessible. Reach out to us any time with your questions! 


  • The 2024-2025 is available.
    • For Spring and Summer 2025 Sessions
  • The 2025-2026 is available.
  • The 2025-2026  is available.
  • All 2025-2026  are currently available. 

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Important Dates 


 → December 23rd, 2024 - January 3rd, 2025 - Â鶹AV is closed for Winter Break.

January 6th - Â鶹AV reopens, disbursement for Spring 2025.

January 9th - Spring 2025 payment due date.

January 15th The 2025-26 FAFSA priority deadline.

                            2025-26 Â鶹AV General Scholarship Application priority deadline.

                            2025-26 Â鶹AV Presidential Scholarship deadline.

January 16th - First class day for Spring 2025. 

→ View a full list of Important Dates and Deadlines!

$20 million+

Â鶹AV awards over 2,000 scholarships annually, totaling over $20 million in assistance to students.

90%

90% of all full-time students receive financial aid at Â鶹AV.

47%

47% of Â鶹AV graduates complete their degree with no debt.

Apply & Receive Aid


Follow these steps to guide you through the financial aid process. Understand how to apply for financial aid, review and accept your award offers, and check your financial aid status!

When you apply for FAFSA, please use the LU school code: 003581

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Cost of Attendance


The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of all expenses - billable and non-billable - associated with attending Â鶹AV. It includes direct costs like tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meal plan as well as variable costs like books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. The COA expenses are NOT charged to your account. Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your potential out-of-pocket costs after financial aid is applied.

Have questions?

Take a look at our FAQs asked by students:

WATCH & LEARN

Videos to get you started!

TAKE OUR SURVEY

Tell us how we're doing by completing the survey!

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  2. Click on "Financial Aid."
  3. Choose "Financial Aid Survey.

Classes that Count!

Students are only eligible to receive financial aid for classes that count towards their degree, certificate, or other recognized credential.  With the exception of eligible remedial classes, taking classes outside of your degree or certificate program will affect your financial aid.

Learn about taking the right classes

Still Need Help? We're Here for You!

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Visit

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM
Wimberly Building, Room 200

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Call

Financial Aid: 409-880-8450
Scholarships: 409-880-1714
Veterans Affairs: 409-880-7198

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Email

financialaid@lamar.edu
scholarships@lamar.edu
va@lamar.edu