Nicholls State University

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid

WE’RE HERE EVERY STEP OF YOUR JOURNEY

Financial aid is always available to your family – whether you’re a new or a continuing student. Our knowledgable financial aid counselors are here to help you navigate the financial aid application process. And if you have any questions- just ask us. We’re here to help.

Assistance is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment opportunities. Regardless of income, residence or academic credentials, students should apply for financial aid. Some students who believe they are ineligible for assistance learn that they are eligible.

If you have special or unusual circumstance since the FAFSA was filed, checkout our guidance here

If you need assistance, make an appointment with one of our counselors!

Call 985-448-4048
or email finaid@nicholls.edu
for more information.

Further delays in FAFSA processing:

Due to the FAFSA Simplification Act and recent updates from the Department of Education, schools will not receive 2024-2025 FAFSA data until mid-March.


We encourage you to submit your FAFSA if you haven’t yet, despite potential technical issues. Complete your FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov!

 

TYPES OF AID

GRANTS

Assistance for low-income students

Check out grants:

Pell Grant
Louisiana GO Grant
SEOG Grant
TEACH Grant
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Awards based on talent, merit or need.

Want to learn more?

Visit our Scholarships page for information regarding TOPS, Nicholls' Scholarships and other scholarship opportunities
CLICK HERE

LOANS

An investment in your future

Borrow Wisely

Find out why federal loans are preferred over private loans and what needs to be done to borrow money
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Part-time job opportunities on-campus

Just ask.
We're happy to help!

Whatever your interests may be, there is likely a job available.
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FAFSA Processing Update for 2024-25 Academic Year

The financial aid journey for students like you – those looking to enroll in college in Fall 2024 – has been one of the most unusual in recent memory. These changes are meant to make applying easier and help more students get aid. However, considerable delays and technical glitches have been introduced. The Department of Education has released that FAFSA data will not be shared with schools until mid-March.  What’s New and What It Means The updates are big – the biggest in 40 years! Find out more

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