Student FAQs

Student FAQs

 Financial Aid

If you resign or stop attending classes prior to the 60% mark of the semester you
will likely owe back the unearned portion of your financial aid. It is best to reach
out to financial aid before making any resignation decisions.

November 2 is the 60% mark. To earn all financial aid funds, you must continue to
participate in classes through this date before resigning from the university. Please
also note that resigning could impact Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For most aid programs, including TOPS, students must remain full-time (12 hours for
undergraduate and 9 hours for graduate) through the 14th class day. Federal financial
aid, TOPS, and/or scholarships will be reduced or cancelled based on your enrollment
status as of the 14th class day which is September 24. In addition, student loan recipients
must be enrolled in at least 6 hours to remain eligible. Please contact the Office
of Financial Aid prior to dropping any classes to determine any impact.

Due to a change in your financial status, you may qualify to apply for financial aid
reconsideration. If approved, you may be eligible for additional funds. Please visit
www.southeastern.edu/professionaljudgment for additional details and application instructions. Please note, not all students
will qualify for financial aid reconsideration.

Students experiencing financial hardships may qualify for additional funding. Please
complete submit the Student Assistance Fund application at this link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SoutheasternLouisianaUniv&layout_id=4

The LA Go Grant award and HB 152 award will disburse on the 15th class day (September
27) to eligible enrolled students.

Students who have not applied for HEERF funds are still able to do so. Please login
to Leonet to complete the certification in Self Service to receive the funds.

Students may qualify for assistance through FEMA. The fastest way to apply is online
at

DisasterAssistance.gov

. You can also contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

Controller's and Payment

The late fee penalty for September will be waived, and the September payment will
be deferred and due with the October payment. Please note: Both the September and October payments must be made by the October deadline
in order to not receive additional late fees. 

No, the SPP is closed for enrollment for the fall semester (it closed 8/20).

Per the university’s refund schedule, if a student officially resigns by the fifteenth
class day (September 27) a 50% refund of tuition and fees is due. Prorations for housing
and meals may be requested. Refunds are not given for resignations after the fifteenth
class date.

Withdrawals and Resignations

Yes, students now have until the last day of the Fall semester to withdraw from a
regular term class or a term 2 class. Students enrolled in term 1 classes can withdraw
through October 19th.

To resign from the University, students must complete a Resignation Request. Students are strongly encouraged to gather the proper information about how resigning
might impact their Southeastern account and Financial Aid eligibility. 

Technology

There are a limited number of laptop computers for student use. Please go to the SPS
Lab in Fayard Hall to inquire about checking out a laptop. This lab will be open to
check out computers during regular business hours starting Friday, September 17.

All labs on campus will be open for regular hours starting Friday, September 17.

Sims Library and the Center for Student Excellence are working together to provide
laptops and other technology for students who need it to complete their Fall semester
classes. Sims Emergency Technology is a temporary service in response to Hurricane
Ida.

Students in need of assistance should complete the online application available here:
https://form.jotform.com/slucse/setrequest

Textbooks

If you need new Rental Textbooks, please email [email protected] and include name, W#, and a list of books needed. You will receive a response as
to when you can pick up a new set of books.

Last day to return rental textbooks without a fine is Monday, December 20, 2021 at
5:00pm. Fines will be assessed for books returned between 5:00pm Monday, December
20 and 5:00pm Wednesday, December 22nd.

Student accounts will be charged for any rental books not returned by 5:00pm – Wednesday,
December 22, 2021.

If your Rental Textbooks were damaged due to Hurricane Ida, please send an email to
[email protected] reporting your damaged books. Please send your email no later than October 15, 2021
and include your name, W#, and list of damaged books.

Course Specific FAQs

The Math Lab will be open for regular hours starting September 20.

It will be difficult to miss a month’s worth of instruction and still be successful
in your courses. Reach out to your instructors and academic advisor to understand
what might be feasible. Term 2 courses may be an option.

It is anticipated that most classes will be in the same format. Please reach out to
your instructors for specific instructions about your courses.

No, the make-up time period allows for an additional assignment or course material
to be presented in a format that does not require you to attend at a specific time.
No classes will be held over weekends.

Housing

Residents were sent a communication on Sunday, September 12 to their Southeastern email
accounts with a specific date for returning. Before returning to rooms, all residents
will be required to either present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours
prior to your return or consent to a COVID-19 test upon check-in.

If you reside in Southeastern Oaks or a private suite, your roommate may have damage
to their specific room.

The Mane Dish will be open Tuesday, September 14 – Saturday, September 18 from 10:30
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19.  All dining
locations will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, September 20.

Please note that all rooms have been checked for damages and all refrigerator contents
have been removed. 

Yes, space is available for students who need to move on campus. Please see the

Housing site

for more details on housing and to access the housing application.

Residents that cannot check in during their scheduled check in times can email [email protected] to schedule another check in time. A negative COVID test will still be required to
check into your room.

If you find damage in your room upon your return, please submit a Fixx-it Request
. If you find mildew in your room, please send an email to [email protected], with “Mildew” and the room number in the subject line.

International Students

An international student may be eligible for FEMA assistance. It is recommended that
international students reach out to FEMA directly at this number: 1-800-621-3362

The Wesley Foundation located adjacent to campus on Dakota Street is available throughout
the day to provide meals and groceries. They are also available to house students
as needed.

There is space available for housing. The housing application is available online
at www.southeastern.edu/housing.

Calendar Changes

Classes scheduled for Friday, September 17th will be offered in a remote format. Please
look for instructions from your faculty member.

If you are unable to return to classes for several days, please reach out to your
instructors to see how they may be able to work with you. Please email them directly
and be sure to include your course and section number. If you are unable to attend
for a longer period of time, it may be best to withdraw from the course.

Yes, commencement will now be held on December 18, 2021 so that the required number
of seat hours and class meeting days can be met.

Final exam week has been moved back one week. The times and locations for exams remains
as previously scheduled. Please confirm with your instructor.