SCHOLARSHIPS

 

The following is a list of scholarships at Southeastern Louisiana University. (Please note that scholarship availability and selection criteria listed on the following pages are subject to change at any time.) To obtain additional information about scholarships, contact Scholarship Services by writing to Southeastern Louisiana University, Office of Scholarship Services, SLU 10768, Hammond, Louisiana 70402, or by calling 1-800-222-SELU (7358) or 985-549-2244.

 

 

To be considered for all university awarded scholarships, complete the Scholarship Online Inquiry within your LEONet Self Service account.

 

Academic Scholarships

 

Southeastern Priority Scholarship

Students who complete an application for admission as a beginning freshman by the priority deadline of January 15 for the Summer/Fall semester or by September 15 for the Spring semester, with a 23 ACT and a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point or a 24 or higher ACT and a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average will qualify for a priority scholarship at Southeastern. All scholarships are awarded for eight semesters. A Priority Housing Award is offered to students who live on campus beginning with their first semester. 

Beginning freshmen who apply after the January 15 deadline will be eligible for the Honors Scholarship. The eligibility criteria is the same as the Priority Scholarship, so students are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline of January 15 for Summer/Fall or by September 15 for Spring semester to maximize their awards

To retain the Priority Scholarship or the Honors Scholarship a student must be enrolled as a full-time student, earn 30 credit hours in an academic year, and maintain both a cumulative and semester 3.0 grade point average. For more information on retention requirements and for additional scholarship information, please visit the website at www.southeastern.edu/scholarships, or contact the Scholarship office.

 

The Southeastern Honors Scholarship that was previously awarded through the Spring 2018 has now been replaced with the Priority and Honors Scholarship listed above. Current recipients will continue to receive their award as long as retention requirements are met. Students admitted as beginning freshman with a 23 or higher ACT score and a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) qualified for scholarships at Southeastern through Spring 2018. All scholarships were awarded for eight semesters. An Honors Housing Award was offered to students who live on campus beginning with their first semester. To retain a Southeastern Honors Scholarship a student must be enrolled as a full-time student, earn 24 credit hours (miscellaneous credits do not apply) in an academic year, and maintain both a cumulative and semester 3.0 grade point average. For more information on retention requirements and for additional scholarship information, please visit the website at www.southeastern.edu/scholarships, or contact Scholarship Services.

 

The Southeastern Promise

Students must be admitted as a beginning freshman in the fall semester of their first year to apply for the Southeastern Promise. To maintain eligibility, students must meet the conditions as outlined on the Promise website (for 2018), including 1) requires no developmental courses; 2) completes Orientation; 3) enrolls in the Promise program by the last class day of the admitted fall semester; 4) makes progress of 30 hours per year toward degree program and; 5) maintains good academic standing and a minimum 2.0 grade cumulative point average. To students who choose to enroll in the Promise, Southeastern guarantees a fixed net tuition rate and a four year to degree commitment. For more information on the Southeastern Promise, please visit www.southeastern.edu/promise.

 

Dual Enrollment 15+ Completion Award

Students who complete 15 or more Southeastern dual enrollment credit hours with a grade of “C” or better can receive a $1000 ($500 Fall, $500 Spring) supplementary award for their first year at Southeastern only, contingent on the availability of funds. Students must be enrolled full-time for the first Fall semester following their high school graduation to be eligible.

 

Early Graduates Summer Incentive Scholarship: Award of $600 for the summer semester to juniors and seniors with the ability to graduate within 30 credit hours or no later than the spring semester. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. This award is for one summer only and the recipient must carry a minimum of six hours. This award is available to undergraduate students only. Applicants must supply a detailed graduation plan from their academic department. Contact Scholarship Services, SLU 10768, Hammond, LA 70402, or call 985-549-2244. Applications are available in April of each spring semester. This scholarship is awarded on a funds-available basis.

 

Prestige License Plates Scholarship: Award of up to $600 to undergraduate students with the ability to graduate within one year of scholarship semester. This award is for one semester only and the recipient must be full-time for the fall or spring semester and at least half-time for the summer term (unless semester of graduation). Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Applicants must supply a detailed graduation plan from their academic department. Contact Scholarship Services, SLU 10768, Hammond, LA  70402, or call 985-549-2244. Applications are available in April for the summer term and fall semester and November for the spring semester. 

This scholarship is awarded on a funds-available basis.

 

EXCEL: Award of $500 per semester for 8 semesters to beginning freshmen. Recipients must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and be nominated by their principal and/or guidance counselor. To retain one of these scholarships, a recipient must show demonstrated leadership, citizenship, and community service from high school, participate in a Leadership class during the first semester at Southeastern, maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester, and maintain full-time status at the University. *For more information, feel free to contact the Office of Student Engagement at 985-549-2120.

 

Non-Resident Fee Waiver Scholarship: The Board of Supervisors has authorized each college and university to identify and award non-resident fee waiver scholarships to academically talented students among out-of-state applicants to the university. The fee waiver is a privilege that is not necessarily awarded to every qualified student. To qualify, the student must meet standards listed under the “Waiver of Non-Resident Fees.”

 

Completer Scholarship: Available to eligible graduate or undergraduate students who are within one year of degree program completion. Applicants must complete the Application for Completer Scholarship form and supply a detailed graduation plan from their academic advisor and academic department. Contact Scholarship Services, SLU 10768, Hammond, LA 70402, or call 985-549-2244 for application form. This scholarship is awarded on a funds-available basis.

 

Southeastern Assistance Grants: Award of $500 per semester for 4 semesters to students who show expressed need, motivation, and have at least a 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT (for beginning freshman) or 3.0 GPA (continuing and transfer students). This scholarship is awarded on a funds-available basis and a student’s scholarship total will be considered in the awarding process. Contact Scholarship Services for additional information.

 

Southeastern Merit Award: Award of $1,000 per semester for eight semesters to entering freshman documenting status as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist. To retain one of these scholarships, a recipient must maintain full-time status in the University and a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester. Contact Scholarship Services for additional information.

 

Southeastern’s Non-Traditional Scholarship: Award of $500 per semester for eight semesters to undergraduate non-traditional student (25 or older) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 who is enrolled a minimum of six hours. This scholarship is awarded on a funds-available basis. Contact Scholarship Services for additional information.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Golden Opportunity Scholarship

In addition to the Senator Ben Nevers Transfer Scholarship, students who are PTK graduates can also receive a supplementary two-year scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana University, contingent on the availability of funds, upon meeting the following criteria:

  • Student must have completed an associate’s degree no earlier than the spring semester, of the year they are transferring, with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
  • Student must be an active PTK member at the time of graduation.
  • Student must have completed a FAFSA.
  • Student must have applied to Southeastern.
  • Student must enroll full-time at Southeastern no later than the first regular semester (Fall or Spring) following their completion of an associate’s degree. Students enrolling during the Summer semester, must enroll in 6 or more hours.

To maintain eligibility, students must earn a total of 30 credits or more at the end of each academic year and maintain a 3.0 semester grade point average.

The PTK Golden Opportunity Scholarship will be $1,500 per year ($600 Fall, $600 Spring, $300 Summer) award for a maximum of two years.

Students must self-identify by emailing FinAid@southeastern.edu with a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa membership card.

 

TheSenator Ben Nevers Transfer Student Scholarships Transfer Student Scholarships:  Scholarships available to students transferring to Southeastern. These scholarships are based on hours attempted and a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher. (Transfer students with less than 18 hours attempted must have a minimum 23 or higher ACT and minimum 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average as both their college and high school GPA). For additional information go to: www.southeastern.edu/scholarships.

To retain a Transfer Scholarship a student must be enrolled as a full-time student, earn 24 credit hours (miscellaneous credits do not apply) in an academic year, and maintain both a cumulative and semester 3.0 grade point average. For more information on retention requirements and for additional scholarship information, please visit the website at www.southeastern.edu/scholarships or contact Scholarship Services.

 

State Supported Scholarships

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) administers various state and federal post- secondary scholarship and grant programs. The information listed below is a brief list of some of the scholarships offered by the state of Louisiana. This is not a complete list of all state supported scholarships in Louisiana. The criterion for each scholarship listed below has been condensed. Additional information and applications may be obtained by writing to the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), Post Office Box 91202 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9202, by email to custserv@la.gov, or by calling, 225-219-1012 or toll free 1-800-259-5626.

LOSFA’s primary scholarship program is the “Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students” (TOPS).  To be eligible, LOSFA requires students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year (contact LOSFA for deadline dates); must have at least a score of 20 on the ACT and a minimum 2.5 GPA on core courses; must be a Louisiana resident (domiciled in Louisiana); and must have graduated from a Louisiana high school no earlier than May of 1997. Certain high school core curriculum requirements as designated by LOSFA must also be met. Students completing a home study program approved by BESE may also qualify with a minimum ACT score of 23. For any questions concerning TOPS eligibility, contact LOSFA at 1-800-259-5626 Ext. 1012. High School Counselors should also have eligibility and information regarding the TOPS program.

 

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services: This is a joint Federal-State Agency that provides assistance to students who are physically or mentally handicapped in order to help them to become gainfully employed. Assistance in college training can be provided as part of the student’s rehabilitation. Any student who feels he has an employment handicap should call Louisiana Rehabilitation Services at 800-520-0588.

 

Fee Waiver Scholarships

Summer Start

Students who recently graduated from high school students with an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, high school cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher are eligible to take advantage of attending the summer semester and having up to six credit hours of tuition waived.

 

Summer Smart

Undergraduate students who attend Southeastern Louisiana University for the summer semester, and are enrolled in at least 1 credit hour, are eligible for a $300 grant for that semester. Senior citizens who receive the senior citizen waiver must be enrolled in at least 4 or more credit hours to receive the grant. Study abroad students are not eligible for this grant.

 

Dependent Fee Waiver: Spouses and children of Faculty and Staff members who are employed full-time as of the last day of registration for the semester of enrollment may attend Southeastern Louisiana University. Waiver amounts are awarded to undergraduate students only with respect to hours registered. Generally, children who qualify will be limited to those who are eligible dependents for tax purposes during the calendar year in which the fee exemption is issued.

 

Faculty/Staff Fee Waiver: Faculty and Staff members who are employed full-time by the last day of registration for the semester in which enrollment is requested are eligible for a fee waiver. Waiver amounts are awarded with respect to hours registered.

 

Graduate Assistantships: A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available to qualified graduate students. Assistantships are awarded at the discretion of the individual department heads, and assignments are made according to the needs of the university. Qualified graduate students may also be eligible for a limited number of graduate teaching fellowships. Graduate Assistants are appointed in accordance with the University of Louisiana System, Department of Civil Service and Southeastern policies.

 

National Guard Exemption: Award amount covers base tuition for a full-time student in Fall and Spring semesters, and the base tuition amount for the Summer session. When a student becomes a member of the Louisiana Army or Air National Guard, the guard member completes a Unit STEP Request at their unit prior to the application deadline. For more information, contact your unit.

 

Senior Citizen Fee Waiver: Students who are 60 years of age or older (proof of date of birth is required) and are a resident of Louisiana are not charged general fees for three credit hours nor an ID fee. Other registration fees and special fees will not be waived under this policy nor will individuals enrolled under this waiver be granted reductions in cost for materials and supplies required at the University Bookstore. This fee waiver will be limited to three credit hours only. In order to receive this waiver, first-time students must apply in the Controller’s Office.

 

Southeastern Scholars Program: High school students with an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, high school cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and permission of their principal are eligible to receive a scholarship to assist with the tuition for up to six hours of enrollment.   

 

Veteran Services

Students seeking or receiving education benefits through the Veteran Administration should contact the Veteran Services.

The following guidelines are set up so the veteran or eligible person will be in compliance with Veteran Administration regulations.

  1. Make satisfactory progress toward a degree or certificate.
  2. Comply with and meet all standards set forth within the University Catalog.

The Veterans Administration Office will not pay for the following:

  1. Audited Courses – Courses that are attended but not taken for a grade.
  2. Repeated Courses – Courses that are taken by the student, but are not required to be retaken by his/her degree program.
  3. Non-Major Courses – Courses that are not required in your major.

Each veteran and eligible person has the following responsibilities:

  1. Read and understand the standards relating to achievement, progress, and conduct published by Southeastern Louisiana University that must be met and maintained in order to continue to receive V.A. benefits.
  2. Submit class schedule to Veteran Services prior to each semester.
  3. Notify University officials and Veteran Services immediately when he/she ceases to attend a class or if any other schedule adjustments are made.
  4. Enroll in additional courses to ensure full-time status as a graduating student, allowed only in his/her final semester before graduation. (Does not apply to those using Chapter 31 benefits.)

Veteran/Service member students, their dependents and their spouse have the same priority class scheduling as athletes, honor students and students with accommodations.