Office of Financial Aid

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How to Apply for Financial Aid

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1. Admission Status

To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid students must be completely admitted into the university as a degree-seeking student. All high school and any dual enrollment transcripts, as well as, all test scores must be submitted and reviewed before any financial aid will be awarded. Incoming students who are degree seeking can receive aid for their first term on a Provisional basis. You can contact the Recruitment and Admission Office听at 318-342-5430 for your admission status. If you are a听first-time student, you will need to听apply for admission听as a degree seeking student.

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2. Complete/Renew the

If you do not already have an FSA ID, create a听.

The FSA ID allows you to "sign" your FAFSA electronically which creates a totally paperless application process. Safeguard your FSA ID just like your Social Security Number! Keep your FSA ID with all of your other important documents. You will use your FSA ID 听again. Do not give your FSA ID to anyone!


If you are providing parental information on the FAFSA, one of your parents will also need to apply for a FSA ID.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows the student to be automatically considered for federal and state financial aid based on the Student Aid Index (SAI). You can apply online at

  • Be sure to include ULM鈥檚 school code, 002020, to your application.
  • The application process can take at least 4-6 weeks.
  • Be aware of deadlines.
  • Students need to complete a new FAFSA each year.

Important Reminder when completing the FAFSA
Link student and parent鈥檚 tax information to the FAFSA by using the Federal Tax Information (FTI) under the Income section. 听If you do not link your taxes, and you are selected for verification, you and your parents will have to submit an IRS Tax Return Transcript or tax return to the Financial Aid Office for verification of income. 听A tax return transcript can be obtained online at 听or by calling 1-800-908-9946.听

If you are chosen for Verification, you will need to complete all requirements Before any federal financial aid awards can be processed.听

There is no charge for submitting or receiving help with your FAFSA. 听It is FREE!

The priority FAFSA deadline is April 1st. 听

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3. Learn How to Use Banner (ULM's online system)

听is your personal ULM guide to...

  • Check your financial aid status
  • View any Unsatisfied Requirements
  • Register for classes
  • Check your Account Summary
  • View and Accept your Award Offer
  • View Academic Progress
  • Among many other things

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4. Review your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)

Your FSS is the summary of your FAFSA.

Your complete, correct FSS will contain your Student Aid Index (SAI), the number used to determine your federal student aid eligibility. To check the status of your SAR visit:
It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive your FAFSA.

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After You Have Applied for Aid

What Happens Next?

You have completed your FAFSA and received your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). The following information will explain what happens next in the financial aid process.

听Steps to continuing the financial aid process:

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A.听 听The ULM Financial Aid Office will start to download FAFSA information.

The FAFSA contains the same information as your FSS. We will electronically receive your completed FAFSA from听 Federal Student Aid (FSA).

Once we receive your FAFSA, students will receive correspondence by email to their Warhawk account.

The receipt of your FAFSA marks the official beginning of the Financial Aid Office's processing of your aid.

B.听 Additional Information, If Necessary:

This step will be different for each student. 听In this step you听may be required to submit further documentation before your aid can be processed. Some students will not need any further documentation, while others may have numerous issues that will need to be addressed. 听You will need to carefully monitor your "Warhawk" email, Banner account and the Student Self Service system so you will know if you need to submit additional documentation.

Your financial aid cannot be processed until you have completed the Verification process; if chosen.

C.听 Student Academic Progress/Appeals

Federal regulations require that ULM establish policies to monitor the academic progress of students who apply for and/or receive federal financial aid. 听If you are not meeting these requirements you may have to submit an appeal before your aid can be processed. 听For further information on the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy and the steps to appeal click on the following link:听Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Your financial aid cannot be processed until you have completed the appeal form and the Appeals Committee has reviewed your appeal!

D.听 Awarding

Once you have completed your FAFSA and you have submitted all necessary documentation (if required), you are now ready to be awarded aid. 听The awarding of aid is not the end of the journey. 听You must now accept your awards on online

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5. Student Loans and Grants听

All students taking out student loans will be required to complete an Entrance Counseling Interview and
a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at

  • Loans and grants will not disburse until the beginning of the appropriate hour in which you are enrolled. This is 6 hours for most Undergraduates and 5 hours for most Graduates. Graduates are not eligible for grants.听
  • All financial aid awards are based on full-time enrollment status. On the last day of Add/Drop, your award amount will be adjusted based on the current number of hours in which you are enrolled.听
  • For module classes, aid will be adjusted until the 5th class day.
  • For full term classes, aid will be adjusted until the 14th class day.听

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6. Stay Informed and Up-To-Date

Continue to monitor your Banner Self-Service Account and ULM Student Email throughout the Semester.

Carefully read the terms and conditions of your financial aid:

Your financial aid awards are subject to terms and conditions that impact how much money you may receive.

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ULM Communicates Electronically

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    ...to notify you that your FAFSA has been received.

    ...to notify you of missing requirements.

    ...to send you award notification.

    ...to keep you updated with announcements.

  • We receive application data electronically.

  • We disburse aid electronically.

  • Your Warhawk email address is essential for the financial aid process at ULM.

  • Check Banner frequently for additional requirements that could delay your aid.

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