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FINANCIAL AID Scholars Orientation April 5 2018 FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW FAFSA SCHOLARSHIPS amp GRANTS LOANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SAP FAFSA What is the FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid ID: 809611

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SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITYFINANCIAL AIDScholars Orientation April 5, 2018

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FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEWFAFSASCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTSLOANS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

S.A.P.

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FAFSAWhat is the FAFSA?Free Application for Federal Student Aidwww.fafsa.govWhy should I complete the FAFSA?Determines if you can receive Federal Assistance – PELL GRANTS, SEOG, Federal Work Study and LOANS (Sub/Unsub)Required for TOPS recipientsDon’t leave money on the table

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GENERAL INFORMATIONWHAT IT STANDS FOR!

EFC: Expected Family Contribution

COA: Cost of AttendanceLOSFA: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

SOUTHEASTERN’S SCHOOL CODE

: 002024

HELP LINE

: 1-(800)-433-3243

APPLY ONLINE

:

www.fafsa.gov

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FAFSA & FSA ID

SOUTHEASTERN’S SCHOOL CODE

: 002024

HELP LINE

: 1-(800)-433-3243

APPLY ONLINE

:

www.fafsa.gov

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TOPSTOPS recipients have until the end of summer semester to earn the required 24 credit hours. Failure to do so suspends all future eligibility unless an extenuating circumstance applies. Must be continuously enrolled and full-time through the census date each semester. Check with the Scholarship office before dropping a class.

TOPS Opportunity

No stipend included - Total: $2,826.10 Fall 201820-22 ACT/Retention 2.30 for the first year and 2.50 GPA every year after that

TOPS Performance

$200 stipend Fall 2018 - Total: $3,026.10 for semester

23-26 ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA

TOPS Honors

$400 stipend Fall 2018 - Total: $3,226.10 for semester

27+ ACT/Retention 3.00 GPA

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ScholarshipsWhere do I get scholarships?Southeastern offers Honor Scholarships as well as other Department Scholarships. Contact Scholarship Office (985)549-5116Private companies found at www.losfa.gov , www.fastweb.com and www.lela.org Don’t just apply for one. It takes many applications to receive one award.We care, you SUCCEED

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The Priority Scholarship is to be awarded to a student entering Southeastern as a beginning freshman if they applied by January 15th for the fall semester Any beginning freshman student admitted with a 23 ACT composite and a minimum 3.5 cumulative or ACT 24+ and a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) qualifies for a scholarship at Southeastern.Housing supplement only available to students living on campus.All scholarships are awarded for eight semesters.

The application for admissions serves as the application for scholarships.

Eligibility is based on full-time status. For additional information about scholarships or TOPS, students can visit our website at

www.southeastern.edu/scholarships

or call the

Scholarship

Services at (985)549-5116.

Retention Requirements:

The

student must earn a

MINIMUM 3.0 SEMESTER & CUMULATIVE GPAThe student must be continuously enrolled full-time each semester (minimum 12 hours).The student must attempt and pass no less than 30 hours per academic year. The academic year is defined as the combination of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters

.

BEGINNING

FRESHMAN

PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP

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Students must have an ACT 23+Cumulative GPA of 3.0+Scholarship to assist cover tuition and some fees is available for up to six credit hours per semesterMore information at: www.southeastern.edu/apply/high_school/Summer Start

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Available to all undergraduate students enrolled in the summer (except those only in a study abroad program)Pays $300 toward the tuition costSummer Smart

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SCHOLARSHIPSDUAL ENROLLMENT 15+ Completion Scholarship

C

riteria: Student must have at least 15 hours of Dual Enrollment credits with a “C” or better from Southeastern and graduated in May 2018

Scholarship Amount

: $1,000 split into 2 semesters

Semester Awarded

: 1 year (two semesters) only

$500 for Spring 2019 and $500 for Fall 2018

We care, you SUCCEED

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LEONETStudent Center

To Do List: 1/3 of students are selected for verification and will have items

Account Inquiry

View Financial Aid

Accept/Decline Awards

Make a Payment

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Student Self Service

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GRANTSMONEY YOU DON’T REPAY!

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Louisiana Go Grant Program

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LOANSFEDERAL DIRECT LOANS

Subsidized

– Government pays interest while in school (4.45%)Unsubsidized – Government does not pay interest while in school (4.45%)

Basic Loan Limits (dependent students)

$5,500 1

st

year undergraduates – Of which,$3,500 can be subsidized

$6,500 2

nd

year undergraduates – Of which,$4,500 can be subsidized$7,500 for remaining undergraduate – Of which, $5,500 can be subsidized

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LOANSFEDERAL DIRECT LOANS

Only borrow what you need

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LOANS

PLUS LOAN

Parent loan program for parents of dependent undergraduate students, apply online at

studentloans.gov

Fixed interest rate of

7

%

Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed

If parent applies for PLUS Loan and is subsequently denied, student may then receive additional Unsubsidized loan funds

In order to receive either PLUS or PLUS denial funds, student must submit a request with Office of Financial Aid

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LOANS

LOAN TIPS

All first time borrowers must complete an Entrance Interview and a Master Promissory Note. Information on these may be found on-line at

studentloans.gov

.

Students have a six month grace period.

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WORK STUDY

BENEFITS

Networking within departments

Departments work around student’s schedule

*To view current openings, visit the Student Employment Network at

www.southeastern.edu/sen

.

Student will be considered either Federal (based on financial need) or State (not based on need)

Student may work up to 25 hours per week

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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP): HOW DO I KEEP MY AID?G.P.A.Must maintain at least a 1.75 cumulative G.P.A. (freshmen) or at least a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. (sophomore, junior, senior)Percentage of CompletionMust complete at least 67% of courses enrolledMaximum Time FrameMust not exceed 180 credit hours for first undergraduate degree

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CONTACT INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE:

(985)549-5116, Room 120FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS

Assistant Director - Tara

Laborde

A – D Mary Gaye Savant-

mgsavant@southeastern.edu

E – L

Jessica McMillian - jessica.mcmillian@southeastern.edu M – R Jacob Rester

– jacob.rester@southeastern.edu

S – Z & Veterans Sophie

Dagro

sophie.dagro@southeastern.edu

Assistant Director, Scholarships & Work Study – Terry Garner

Financial Aid Director - Charles D

Cambre

Location: North Campus, Financial Aid Building

Financial Aid: (985) 549-2244 or (800) 222-SELU(7358)