Non-Resident/Out of State Students
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Residence status is determined by the Office of Admissions and Recruiting after the completed application for admission has been submitted.
Detailed information on residency qualifications/exceptions.
Non Resident/Out-of-State Fee Waivers
Graduate Assistants and athletic scholarship recipients may receive a non resident fee waiver.
A student granted a waiver is expected to make steady progress toward a degree. Appeals may be reviewed by the appropriate committee.
Students wishing to be considered for the Special Achievement Award should complete the application.
First-time students will be considered for the McNeese Access Award through the online application for admission and scholarships.
The Scholarships Office will notify eligible students of their award status.
| Award | Requirements (US Citizens/Permanent Residents) |
Value | Description |
| McNeese Access Award | Students with less than 12 hours of college work
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$2,500 per semester | Awarded to qualified students who are not residents of Louisiana |
Students with 12 or more hours of college work
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| McNeese Special Achievement Award |
OR
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$2,500 per semester | Awarded to qualified students who are not Louisiana residents, such as those with high achievement in debate, visual arts or dance, music or theater performance; cheerleaders; flag corps; spirit groups; and the Student Government Association president |