Please review our Frequently Asked Questions below for additional details about applying for scholarships, submitting test scores, scholarship maintenance and appeals, and more.
Still have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us at scholars@louisiana.edu or 337-482-6515.
Prospective students will automatically be considered for our academic and supplemental scholarships when you apply for admission to the University.
Application processes for current students vary. Visit our Current Students page for more information.
Yes! If you’ve already been awarded a scholarship and your score improves enough to qualify you for a larger one, your award will be increased. Scores must be earned May 31 of your graduating year and must be sent to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
To do so, log into your ACT/SAT account and request that your scores be sent to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
We will accept all SAT, ACT, and ACT Superscores earned by May 31 of your graduating year.
Yes, the Scholarship Office will use your ACT Superscore to determine scholarship eligibility. Be sure to submit all of your ACT scores to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (school code 1612).
ACT Scores – Log into your ACT account and request that your scores be sent to UL Lafayette (school code 1612).
SAT Scores – Log into your College Board account and request that your scores be sent to UL Lafayette (school code 6672).
The University only considers non-weighted GPAs (those on a 4.0 scale) to determine scholarship eligibility.
Yes! Visit our Current Students and Additional Scholarship Opportunities pages for details about other scholarships.
Requirements for maintaining scholarships vary, depending on the scholarship. Review your original scholarship offer letter for details. Requirements may also be listed in ULink. On the “Financial Aid & Scholarships” card, click “My financial aid and scholarship awards.”
If you do not meet the requirements to maintain your scholarship, you have the right to submit a scholarship appeal only once. Students who lose their scholarships will be notified with instructions on how to submit an appeal via U.S. mail.
Yes, you have the right to submit a scholarship appeal only once. Students who lose their scholarships will be notified with instructions on how to submit an appeal via U.S. mail.
Scholarship offer letters for incoming students are sent via U.S. mail starting around early November. You must be admitted to the University before your scholarship award letter can be mailed to you.
Congratulations! Please contact the Scholarship Office for processing.
Yes. Any student who would like to live on campus, including those receiving housing scholarships, must submit a housing application. Learn more about applying for housing.
Pride of Acadiana Marching Band scholarships are typically applied to your account after band camp in August.
Athletic scholarships are handled through Ragin’ Cajun Athletics. Please contact your coach for assistance.
Louisiana TOPS is not included in your UL Lafayette scholarship offer. If you qualify for a UL Lafayette academic scholarship though, you likely qualify for Louisiana TOPS on top of your scholarship.
Be sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for TOPS. Learn more about the Louisiana TOPS program.