College is a big business these days. They’ll make money and way they can. I guess you have to pay money to reserve your spot, and there’s a “no refund” policy if you cancel.
We did eventually received a merit package a few weeks ago. It was very attractive and prompted a trip to LA to see the campus and take a tour. My daughter was very impressed and has now decided to enroll -
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Congratulations!!! 
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We’d like to view my sons financial aid for LSU but in order to create a portal you need to submit an enrollment deposit. I’ve never had to do that for any school. Is there a way around this? I can call tomorrow, but I just find it odd. Anyone have any insight on this?
No, that can’t be right. I can go into the admission portal under financial aide at the bottom and see all my daughters scholarships, etc. we have not accepted enrollment or paid any kind of fee. I notice it also says financial aid won’t be completely finished until beginning of April.
hmmmm… maybe it takes a few days for the portal to be updated after admitted? there are no links or anyway to set up mylsu. i’ll check back tomorrow and also call the school if I need to. Thanks for letting me know.
Maybe so. My daughter was admitted way back in October. But how did you find out your admission decision. It’s that same portal.
My daughter was accepted back in November and I remember thinking the same thing. We got a packet in the mail a few weeks later ( I think) that had her scholarship.
Can someone explain how signing up for freshman housing works at lsu? She hasn’t accepted admission and paid the fee yet(deciding between two schools) but now I’m wondering if my daughter is too late to get on campus dorm. Are we too late. What are the timelines??
My son hasn’t committed yet either. He has not enrolled so he can not access the housing portal. He did watch the housing live webinar today and LSU’s housing dates are more in line with the actual acceptance date of May 1st. i think the portal is open and you can start the matching process, but the room selection process hasn’t started. The other 2 schools my son is considering are way ahead in the process so he might have much less of a choice. LSU freshman are required to live on campus so she will definitely get housing.
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Thank you that’s good to know!!
Anyone receive a scholarship / financial aid package yet?
Yes, received mine a few weeks ago
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so my daughter received an original scholarship notification but I don’t think I’ve seen the actual financial package and offer. I believe she is still waiting to hear back about departmental scholarships and the honors college.
My son heard about Honors College several weeks ago
Yes I think it’s rolling admission to honors, she got a letter stating she would know mid-late March. When did you get the financial package? Via mail or email?
Got the financial aid package in yesterday and it was a big disappointment. Flagship Scholars, Tiger Legacy and TOPS (LA student). 35 ACT & 1560 SAT, lots of ECs, leadership, etc. I guess LSU is completely out of the picture. These offers are a pittance compared to other out of state schools!