Apply for Student Financial Assistance

Southern University System Foundation is another source of assistance for students needing financial support to cover the increasing costs of education beyond Federal Student Aid funds. The application must be completed and the required documents uploaded. There are limited funds for student educational assistance for both Fall and Spring semesters. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to the eligible. Average award based on number of applicants and applications.

The scholarship and grants committee reviews all applications submitted for review. This review is scheduled within 30 days of the first class day. If you are awarded assistance, a notification email will be sent to your school email with instructions to sign the acknowledgement letter.

The average award for Student Financial Assistance ranges between $200 to $500.

Financial Assistance Application Period

2024-2025

Fall Semester: August 1 – August 23
Award Announced: August 26
Spring Semester: December 15 – January 10
Award Announced: January 13

Step 1 of 3

Applicant's Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

U-ID# (U1234567)(Required)

Email(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Sex(Required)

Parish or County

Permanent Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Permanent Address Telephone(Required)

Local Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Local Address Telephone

Marital Status(Required)

Number of Dependents(Required)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Telephone

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Employment

Number of Dependents for Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Income Range

Applicant's Employment Information

Place of Employment

Telephone

No. of Hours/Week

Monthly Income

Spouse Name

Spouse's Place of Employment

Spouse's Monthly Income

Spouse's Employer's Telephone

Applicant's Educational Information

SU Campuses(Required)

Semester(Required)

Fall

Spring

Summer

Expected Graduation Date *(Required)

Classification(Required)

Major(Required)

Minor

GPA

Unweighted

High School

Date Graduated

City

State

ZIP Code

List college and/or high school accomplishments and activities

Hardship Letter sharing briefly your financial need. All financial aid resources must be accepted to be eligible.

Applicant's Educational/Financial Awards

Have you previously received assistance from the SU System Foundation

Please understand that previous funding from the SU System Foundation does not guarantee continuous funding.

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Financial Assistance Application Period

2024-2025

Fall Semester: August 1 – August 23
Award Announced: August 26
Spring Semester: December 15 – January 10
Award Announced: January 13

Applicant's Personal Information

Applicant's Employment Information

Applicant's Educational Information

Applicant's Educational/Financial Awards

I have been awarded the following assistance (list all sources including loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)

I have applied for the following assistance (List ALL sources including loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)

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Apply for Student Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance Application Period

2024-2025

Fall Semester: August 1 – August 23Award Announced: August 26Spring Semester: December 15 – January 10Award Announced: January 13

Applicant's Personal Information

Applicant's Employment Information

Applicant's Educational Information

Applicant's Educational/Financial Awards

I have been awarded the following assistance (list all sources including loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)

I have applied for the following assistance (List ALL sources including loans, grants, scholarships, etc.)

Attachments

Fall Semester: August 1 – August 23
Award Announced: August 26
Spring Semester: December 15 – January 10
Award Announced: January 13