Financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment is available to a number of qualified students. Information regarding programs and eligibility criteria can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, 410 Front Street, Orange, Texas 77630, at (409) 882?3317.

When to Apply
Applications should be completed by April 1 for the following academic year. Notification of awards will be mailed in late spring and early summer. The college will continue to award student aid as long as funds are available. The most desirable types of aid, however, are normally expended early. Therefore, students should make every effort to meet the April 1 priority date.

How to Apply
Lamar State College-Orange requires all students applying for aid to file the General Application for Student Aid. Students wishing to be considered for scholarships should request the scholarship application. Students should be aware that scholarship funds are limited and that recipients normally must have grade point averages above 2.0 to be considered.

Students wishing to apply for grants and/or work-study employment must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Six to eight weeks after the application is mailed, the student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education. The student must notify the Financial Aid Office of his or her intent to attend Lamar State College-Orange after receiving the Student Aid Report.

The Student Aid Report contains the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) that is used in determining the student's eligibility to receive financial aid along with the college's Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. The type and amount of assistance will be determined by the Financial Aid Office. Students wishing to receive financial aid should complete the application process by February 15 each year to ensure meeting the April 1 priority date.