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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL: financial_aid@lacollege.edu
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four of SSN:________________
First name___________________________ Last name____________________________ Date_________________
Address _____________________________ Date of Birth________________ SSN or Student ID________________
Phone Number________________________________Email______________________________________________
Is it alright to communicate with you by text message? Yes No
Anticipated Start Date: Summer
Amount of Hours: 6-8 1-5
I plan to: Live on Campus Live with Parents Live off Campus not with Parents
Current Class Status: New Freshman Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
5
th
Year Senior Transfer 2
nd
Degree
College Major:_______________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date:__________________________
Do you currently hold a Bachelor’s Degree? Yes No
Please list ALL previously attended colleges/universities, including any colleges/universities through which dual
enrollment credit was earned: ________________________________________________________________________
Will you be receiving TOPS? Yes No
If you will not apply for financial aid (grants and/or loans), please stop here & sign and date below.
X_____________________________________________________ Date______________________
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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL: financial_aid@lacollege.edu
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four of SSN:________________
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC POLICY (SAP)
Louisiana College is required by federal regulations (Sections 668.16(e).668.32(f) and 668.34) to establish minimum
standards to determine a student’s eligibility for federally funded financial aid programs. These programs include
Federal Grants, Federal-Work Study, and Direct Loans (including Plus). These SAP standards apply to all students,
including transfer, re-entry, and continuing, regardless of whether or not they previously received aid. These standards
are applicable to all students attending Louisiana College.
This institution requires its students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as established by Louisiana
College, in order to continue to matriculate at the school and to continue to be eligible to participate in the federal
government's Title IV financial aid programs. These standards apply to all students, regardless of the source of the
student's funding, and to all students, regardless of their enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter time, part-time or
less than ½ time).
Transfer students: SAP will be reviewed before aid is initially awarded to a transfer student and then reviewed along
with all students at the end of each semester. Transfer students must have earned at least 67% of total hours attempted
and have the appropriate cumulative GPA.
If the student is accepted into Louisiana College without meeting SAP guidelines then the student will automatically be
placed on Financial Aid Warning status for the semester they enroll and then their progress will be measured in
subsequent semesters along with other students.
GPA (Qualitative): The minimum GPA required at the end of each reporting period (semester) is as follows: All students
must earn at least a “C” average which is a 2.0 grade point average at the end of their sophomore year. The grade point
average scale is as follows: 4.0 = A, 3.0 =B, 2.0 = C, 1.0 = D and 0.9 or below = F.
Status
Min. Cum. GPA
Freshman: 1-25 hours earned
1.5
Sophomore: 26- 59 hours earned
1.75
Junior & Senior
2.0
Pace of Progression (Quantitative): For a student to be considered progressing normally, the student’s ratio of earned
hours to attempted hours (or pace toward degree completion) must be no less than as shown on the following table:
Status
Cum./Semester Earn. Hrs
Freshman: 1-25 hours earned
67%
Sophomore: 26- 59 hours earned
67%
Junior & Senior
67%
Maximum Timeframe (Quantitative): To quantify academic progress, a school must set a maximum time frame in which
a student is expected to complete a degree. For undergraduate and graduate programs, the maximum time frame can’t
exceed 150% of the published length of the program measured in credit hours attempted. The majority of
undergraduate programs require 120 hours for graduation. The maximum time frame for students in these programs is
180 attempted hours (120 x 1.5 = 180). Students whose programs require more than 120 hours for a degree will have a
higher limit.
The following courses count as attempted but do not count as completed units in the SAP calculation:
Incomplete Failed
Withdrawn More than one repeat of any course
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four of SSN:________________
Double Majors: Students who receive permission to pursue a double major/minor will normally be expected to
complete all degree requirements before reaching the maximum hours allotted.
Change in Majors: Students who change their majors will normally be expected to complete all degree requirements
before reaching the maximum hours allotted. Students are allowed to change their major but must note that any
changes do affect their eligibility for federal student aid. The main part being affected will be the credit hour eligibility as
all credits that have been attempted so far will be counted regardless of whether those credit hours were funded or not.
For example if a student is majoring in a program that needs 33 credit hours to complete and has attempted 28 credit
hours then decides to enroll in a program that needs only 18 credit hours his/her eligibility would be exhausted because
the student’s attempted hours would have exceeded the 150% eligibility of 27 credits for the 18 credit hour program.
2nd Bachelor’s Degree: A student who has already been awarded a bachelor’s degree may apply for a second degree;
however, they must complete all degree requirements before reaching the maximum hours allotted. Please remember
that students who have already obtained one bachelor’s degree are no longer eligible for Federal Pell or SEOG grants. In
addition the federal aggregate loan limits are not increased for students working on a 2nd bachelor’s degree.
Developmental/Remedial Courses: Are counted as hours attempted and, if successfully completed, as hours earned.
Louisiana College offers non-credit remedial courses in Math and English. Generally, these courses are numbered 100 or
lower. These courses do not count as credit toward a student’s certificate or Associate Degree program. The credit hours
from these courses will count against a student’s hours attempted and will be factored into the student’s 150% eligibility
and grade point average.
Early Start (Dual Enrollment): High school students taking college courses will have their courses evaluated when
matriculating at Louisiana College. If a student’s college level courses fail to meet the minimum SAP standards, he/she
will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the semester they next enroll.
Following is an example of how an undergraduate student does not meet timeframe standards: This student, whose
program requires 120 hours toward graduation, has accumulated 190 hours, thus exceeding the 150% maximum
timeframe:
Degree Credit Requirements
150%
Cumulative
120
180
190
SAP Status: Our policy outlines the following procedures for students who do not meet SAP at the end of the semester.
We will review SAP at the end of each payment period (fall, spring, summer).
If a student fails to meet SAP at the end of the academic semester they will be placed on Financial Aid Warning and will
receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office stating their eligibility status and requirements. If a student fails to meet
SAP at the end of the academic semester while on a Financial Aid Warning, they will be then placed on ACADEMIC
Probation with a loss of Title IV and will then receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office stating their eligibility status,
what the student must do to regain eligibility and the process to appeal if applicable.
I certify that I have read and understand the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. By signing below, I also certify that
all information provided by myself on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Date_________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________________________ Student ID#______________
**THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED FOR FINANCIAL AID TO BE PROCESSED**
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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL: financial_aid@lacollege.edu
Type
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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL: financial_aid@lacollege.edu
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four of SSN:________________
For financial aid recipients only:
The first step in applying for financial aid is completing the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The result of your FAFSA is called
the Student Aid Report (SAR) and it summarizes the data you reported on your application. You will receive your SAR via e-mail
confirmation. Please be sure to read and review this information carefully for accuracy. Should you need to make corrections you
may do so electronically by submitting a FAFSA correction online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Louisiana College Federal School Code must
be entered on your FAFSA in order for our office to receive it.
School Code: 002007
College Name: Louisiana College
Address: 1140 College Drive Box 582, Pineville, LA 71359
Because it can take several weeks to process a financial aid application, we encourage you to complete and submit your
FAFSA as soon as possible.
Federal assistance to pay for college is available from several different programs. These include the need-based grant (Pell, if
eligible), subsidized (if eligible) and unsubsidized loans. At this time the online Bachelor of Criminal Justice & Bachelor of Business of
Administration do not offer scholarships or work study aid.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. It’s designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate
students with exceptional need who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) resulting
from the FAFSA determines the amount of the award. Not all students qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. Students may receive the
Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 terms (roughly six years).
Federal Direct Loan Program (DL) - The Federal Direct Loan Program (DL) is the largest federal student loan program, through which
eligible students and parents borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education to help cover the cost of higher education.
Students are only allowed to borrow the annual limit up to the Cost of Attendance based on their current grade level. There are
lifetime loan limits also set by the Department of Education. This may limit your borrowing eligibility. Students may be eligible to
receive the following Direct Loan programs:
A Direct Subsidized Loan is given to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The interest is paid by the U.S.
Department of Education while you are enrolled in school at least half time or during deferment periods.
If you did not have an outstanding balance of principal or interest on a Direct Loan or FFEL Program Loan on July 1, 2013 or after,
you are considered a first-time borrower and your eligibility for Direct Subsidized Loans is limited to a period not to exceed 150
percent of the length of your educational program. Under certain conditions, if you exceed the 150 percent limit, you may lose the
interest subsidy on your existing Direct Subsidized loans
A Direct Unsubsidized Loan is made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and is not based on financial
need. Therefore, they are available to most students. You are responsible for the interest from the day you borrow the money until
you pay off the loan.
Students who receive a Direct Subsidized and/or Direct Unsubsidized Loans are subject to the terms and conditions, along with the
borrower’s rights and responsibilities disclosed on the Federal Direct Stafford/Unsubsidized Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).
Annual Limits
Dependent Students
Independent Students
Freshman $5,500 ($3,500 may be subsidized)
Freshman $9500 ($3500 may be subsidized)
Sophomore $6,500 ($4,500 may be subsidized)
Sophomore $10500 ($4500 maybe subsidized)
Junior & Senior $7,500 ($5,500 may be subsidized)
Junior & Senior $12,500 ($5,500 may be subsidized)
*Please note that this chart shows maximum amounts students may receive. The amount you qualify to borrow may be
less depending on your cost of attendance, financial need and other financial assistance.
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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL: financial_aid@lacollege.edu
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four ofSSN:________________
2019-2020 Louisiana College Student Direct Loan Application
Please fill out this form completely to avoid delays in processing your loan
First name___________________________ Last name______________________ Date__________________
SSN _______________________________ Date of Birth _________________ Phone Number_______________
Enrollment
Status:
(Check one)

Freshman (1-25
hours earned)

Sophomore (26- 59
hours earned)

Junior or Senior (60+ credit hours
earned)
1. Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
2. Submit all required documents to complete your financial aid application
3. Complete and submit this Federal Direct Student Loan Application form
4. You must be enrolled in at least half-time, 6 or more credits, each term to be loan eligible
5. All first time loan borrowers must complete an online Entrance Counseling Session and a Master Promissory Note at
https://studentaid.gov
Please fill out the amount below if you are wanting less than the maximum amount listed in the chart below.
$______________________________________ Total for the Academic Year
Note the amount indicated will be split between each semester you attend.
Annual Loan limit
Dependent student
Independent Student
Freshmen
$5,500 No more than $3,500 of this
amount may be subsidized
$9,500 No more than $3,500 of this
amount may be subsidized
Sophomore
$6,500 No more than $4,500 of this
amount may be subsidized
$10,500 No more than $4,500 of
this amount may be subsidized
Junior & Senior (each)
$7,500 No more than $5,500 of this
amount may be subsidized
$12,500 No more than $5,500 of
this amount may be subsidized
Maximum Debt (Aggregate Limits)
$31,000 No more than $23,000 of
this amount may be in subsidized
loans.
$57,500 No more than $23,000 of
this amount may be in subsidized
loans.
All Student Loans are processed through Direct Loan. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank
or other financial institution.
Federal Direct Loans are made by the federal government. The interest rate on Direct Loans disbursed between July 1,
2018 and June 30, 2019 is 5.05% for undergraduate students and 6.6% for graduate students. The interest rate is set by
the federal government every July 1st for the following year. A 1.066% origination fee is deducted from the amount
borrowed.
LC participates in electronic transfer (ETF) of loan proceeds. I authorize the school to transfer loan proceeds received by
EFT to my student account.
By signing below I am accepting the loan amounts that I am eligible for according to the amount entered above or, if
left blank, according to the chart above.
Type Student Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ____________
Last four of SSN:
____________________________________________
2019-2020 Summer Bridge DATA FORM
Name & Last four of SSN:________________
Print Name___________________________________ Student ID#__________________________
Financial aid Checklist
Complete the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://
www.studentaid.gov.
Students must complete a FAFSA each academic year
Enter Louisiana College’s Federal School Code 002007
Be accepted in a degree program at Louisiana College
Meet Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered for Federal aid, you must meet certain eligibility requirements that can be found at
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
Submit Required Forms
All Online students applying for financial aid must complete and return the Undergraduate Data Form each
academic year. This form is required to prepare a financial aid package for the student.
Provide Verification Documents, If Required
Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will indicate whether or not your file has been selected for verification.
Approximately 30% of students are selected by the Department of Education to verify the data submitted on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are awarded financial aid AFTER all requested
information is received. If the information requested by our office is not submitted early enough, the student
may not receive a financial aid package prior to the payment deadline which can classes to be dropped. Below
are some helpful hints to prevent delays:
o Be sure all documents you submit to our office are completed in full and signed.
o Keep legible copies of all information you submit and record the date and time you sent in the
documents.
o If you need a federal tax return transcript, request one directly from the IRS online (irs.gov) or call 1-
800-908-9946 or complete and mail Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, selecting the
“Return Transcript” option.
o Check your personal email account frequently.
o Check your status on your LC student portal
Complete Loan Processing Requirements
We highly recommend you complete additional documentation for loan processing. This documentation includes the
following:
Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note
Federal Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling
This can be done on-line at www.studentaid.gov.
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LOUISIANA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
L. C. BOX 582, PINEVILLE, LA, 71359
PHONE: 1-318-487-7386 FAX: 1-318-487-7449 E-MAIL:
financial_aid@lacollege.edu