SELU and Financial aid

Anyone have experience navigating the financial aid offerings at Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU)? I'm really interested, but a bit concerned about the costs. Any advice or insight would be awesome.

Sure, happy to help out! Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU) offers a variety of financial aid packages that are designed to help students cover the cost of their education. The main types of financial aid to consider are grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.

Grants and scholarships are the most desirable types of aid because they don't have to be repaid. SELU offers a number of these, including Pell Grants, the Louisiana Go Grant, and scholarships for merit, athletic performance, and more. It's important you check the eligibility criteria and deadlines for each one to ensure maximum opportunity.

Loans must be repaid but can help fund your education. Federal loans usually have better terms than private ones, so they should be your first choice for loans. Work-study programs allow you to earn money by working part-time, often on campus, which can be beneficial for managing living costs.

Spend some quality time on the financial aid section of SELU's website to familiarize yourself with all of the offerings. The next step is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which calculates your Student Aid Index (SAI), which is a measure of your family's ability to pay for school. SELU uses this to determine your eligibility for different kinds of aid.

Remember that you can also appeal your financial aid package if it's not enough. You'd do this by contacting the financial aid office and presenting the case as to why the original package is insufficient.

Hope that provides a helpful starting point. Be sure to reach out to SELU's financial aid office directly with any specific questions or concerns as they will be able to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. Good luck!