Is financial aid available for students?
Financial aid is available for admitted, qualified students.
What federal financial aid can graduate students receive?
Students may apply for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and the Federal Grad PLUS Loan. Students must meet all eligibility requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education.
When is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible to prevent processing delays. There is no hard deadline; however, student loans cannot be certified after the last class day. Processing time to award student loans takes approximately 2-3 weeks, so students who do not get processed in time may have to pay […]
For how many hours must I be registered?
To apply awarded financial aid to your student account, you must be registered for at least 6 undergraduate hours or 5 graduate hours in a given term. If you are taking more than 1 course per start date, this requirement should be easily met. However, if you are only taking 1 course at a time, […]
Is your school a “header” or “trailer” school?
Lamar University is considered a trailer school. What this means is that the summer session falls at the end of the award year. If you have been awarded the maximum allowable financial aid (including loans), then you will not be eligible for any additional financial aid (grants/loans). All summer financial aid is awarded based on […]
Can students who have not been officially admitted into a program receive financial aid?
Federal regulations prevent students from receiving financial aid until they are officially admitted into a program.
How do Lamar University graduate students apply for federal financial aid?
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Lamar University’s Federal School Code is 003581. Check your Lamar University email to see if additional documents are requested. If your application is correct and complete, it will take approximately two to three weeks to process. If a student has […]
Who determines the amount of my loan?
Lamar University’s Office of Student Financial Assistance will determine the eligibility and the amount of the awards.
How will I be contacted about my student loan?
An email concerning your financial aid will be sent to your MyLamar email address. The Financial Aid Office can be reached by phone at 409-880-7011 if you have any questions.
How do I view my financial aid awards?
Go to www.lamar.edu and click on mylamar. Go to Self-Service Banner. View Required Documents View Award Amounts View Your Bill Step 1: Click Financial Aid Link Step 2: Click Eligibility Link Step 3: Choose Appropriate Aid Year Step 4: Click Student Requirements Step 1: Click Financial Aid Link Step 2: Click Award Link Step 3: […]
Can I receive financial aid if I am enrolled in three hours?
No, you must be six hours in a long semester unless you are an undergraduate and eligible for a Pell Grant.
When will federal student loans be disbursed to first-time freshmen?
First-time freshmen may have a delay in receiving their funds due to the required 30-day delay for loan processing for first-time students.
Why am I not processed for financial aid yet, even though I turned in all of my required documents?
In order to be processed for financial aid, students must be enrolled in their courses. Enrolling in courses at the last minute could cause a delay in the student’s financial aid.
Where can I find additional information about Lamar University’s financial aid process?
To learn more about Lamar University’s financial aid process, visit the Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid page.
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No. Peace officers must be employed by either Texas or a subdivision of Texas.
