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Financial Aid

Beginning Fall 2013, students will accept or decline loan and job award on Banner Self Service. 

  1. Log into Banner Self Service- Enter Secure Area
  2. Financial Aid tab
  3. Award link (on the left)
  4. Award/Display Accept link (on the left)
  5. Select Aid Year
  6. Follow these next steps in the order displayed below:
  7. General Information tab- review instructions
  8. Award Overview tab- review your awards, award instructions, housing status, cost of attendance, etc.
  9. Resources/Additional Information tab- Answer ‘yes’ if you will be graduating from college in the Fall, enter outside resources (Must answer and HIT SUBMIT) If you answer yes to graduating from college in the Fall semester- the process is stopped until the MSU Financial Aid Office can revise awards. Student will receive new email when new awards are ready to accept. If not graduating from college in the Fall semester- continue to next tab.
  10. Terms and Conditions tab- must read and hit ACCEPT
  11. Accept Award Offer tab- accept all as is, make a decision on each, accept partial amount (indicate annual amt), or decline
  12. Check for any additional Unsatisfied Requirements


Welcome from the Director

"The Department of Financial Aid at McNeese State University welcomes the opportunity to assist you with funding as you enroll at McNeese. We administer federal, state and institutional programs which are available to you in the form of grants, student loans, and jobs on campus. Since every student is eligible for assistance, we encourage you to contact us for more information regarding the applications process...".       Taina Savoit, Director - Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid is under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid. The operations of the department include the administration of state and federal student aid programs (i.e. grants, loans, jobs). Scholarships are administered by the Scholarships and Testing Office.

One of the primary functions of the office is to administer programs which provide financial assistance to students of McNeese State University. A wide variety of programs are available from federal, state, and local funds under the general headings of loans, grants, and work opportunities. The type and amount of aid available to a student usually depends on need and academic achievement, although other factors may be considered.

Through a packaging concept, it is often possible to provide a student who has a high need factor with sufficient funding to cover the majority of college expenses. The University considers all applicants without regard to gender, race, or creed. Complete applications must be filed in the Office of Financial Aid before May 1 to be considered for the following fall, spring and summer sessions.


Office Hours

The Office of Financial Aid hours are 7:45 a.m to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday.
The office is closed during holidays and official university closures.