More than half of our students receive some sort of financial assistance.
When you are admitted into college, you and your family will have a variety of questions about how your family will be able to maintain the costs for your college education. One of the most frequently asked questions among college applicants is, “How do I cover the costs for tuition, housing, meals, transportation and books?” Each family’s strategy will be different based on their personal circumstances. There are numerous options available to make your education affordable. Lamar State College Port Arthur offers many financial aid options to help you pay for college costs. Within this site you will find information about applying for financial assistance, costs, types of aid and more.
The purpose of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to provide financial aid to all eligible students using the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Education, the State of Texas and the policies of Lamar State College Port Arthur. The Financial Aid Office provides personal advisement in all aspects of the financial aid process to assist students toward their educational goals. The office also plays a critical role in the recruitment mission of the College and dissemination of information to prospective students, their parents and the training and support extended to area high school counselors.
Financial aid is money that helps you pay for college. Financial aid can be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study.
- Scholarships and grants are "free money" that you do not need to repay.
- Loans need to be paid back when you enroll less than half-time or you graduate.
- Work Study includes a part-time job which can help you pay for school and living expenses.
- Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees.
- Students with Disabilities may also qualify for funding through the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Financial Aid is neither automatic nor guaranteed. The process involves the student, the parent, the college, and the US Department of Education.
- Students must apply for financial aid every academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (if applicable).
- The US Department of Education determines your Estimated Family Contribution and sends your FAFSA to the schools of your choice.
- The college reviews your application for basic and institutional eligibility requirements, performs verification (when necessary), and awards the student.
- The student will need to review the award and:
- Accept/Decline Loans.
- Collect your Aid.
- Pay for School.
- Receive Refund Monies.
- Student must maintain Financial Aid eligibility from year to year.
- Go to class.
- Make good grades.
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