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High-achieving freshmen may be eligible for academic scholarships, waivers and other merit-based awards. To apply for a scholarship, complete the Application for Admission and Scholarships online at www.mcneese.edu/apply.
Determining Eligibility: • 6-semester GPA on a 4.00 scale (at the end of junior year) • Minimum qualifying score earned by December 2021 ACT/SAT test dates
• Awards are only made to accepted students eligible to enroll in collegelevel English and math
NOTES: • Awarding of scholarships will begin October 1 • Housing scholarships only apply to on-campus housing • Scholarships are available for 8 regular semesters • Official ACT Superscores sent directly to McNeese from ACT may be considered for individual, holistic review of a student seeking admission, scholarship and course placement consideration. • Scholarships continue to be awarded as funds are available
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Freshman
Academic Scholarships (per semester)
Fees/Book Award*
GPA
Campus Housing*
1-Year Value
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD ACT 30-36
3.75+
$2,000
$1,250
$6,500
3.50 - 3.74
$2,000
$1,250
$6,500
3.25 - 3.49
$1,750
$1,250
$6,000
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AWARD ACT 27-29
3.75+
$1,800
$1,000
$5,600
3.50 - 3.74
$1,700
$1,000
$5,400
3.25 - 3.49
$1,600
$1,000
$5,200 *per semester
Fees/Book Award*
GPA
Campus Housing*
1-Year Value
JOHN MCNEESE AWARD ACT 25-26
3.75+
$1,000
$300
$2,600
3.50 - 3.74
$900
$300
$2,400
3.25 - 3.49
$800
$300
$2,200
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD ACT 23-24
3.75 +
$900
—
$1,800
3.50 - 3.74
$750
—
$1,500 *per semester
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McNeese ACCESS Award Students who are out-of-state residents may qualify for in-state tuition and fee rates through our ACCESS award. Students with less than 12 hours of university work • ACT 21 or SAT 1060 • 2.25 high school GPA or above (on a 4.00 scale) • Readiness for college-level English and math
$2,500/ semester
Students with 12 or more hours of university work • 2.50 overall collegiate GPA • Readiness for college-level English and math
Cost of Attendance Your estimated cost of attendance doesn’t just cover your tuition. It also includes your basic living expenses. When you’re comparing financial aid packages from other universities, make sure you’re comparing the total cost—not just the total financial aid awarded.
Undergraduate Fall and Spring In-State
In-State at Home With Parents
Out-ofState
McNeese Special Achievement Award
Tuition and Fees*
$9,000
$9,000
$14,000
Eligibility:
Books and Supplies
$1,300
$1,300
$1,300
Transportation
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
Living Expenses
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
Housing and Meals
$6,820– $10,220
$3,500
$6,820– $10,220
2021-2022
• 2.50 GPA or above • High achievement in debate, visual arts or dance, music or theater performance; cheerleading; band; flag corps; spirit groups • Participation in your extracurricular activity Value: • $2,500/semester
*Costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester. These estimates are subject to change. Please visit www.mcneese.edu/cost for the most current cost of attendance.
additional
n for Freshme TALENT AWARD Eligibility:
H.C. DREW SCHOLARSHIP
• Proficiency in one of the following activities:
Eligibility:
• 2.50 GPA or above • Enrollment in one of the following areas of study: -Agricultural Sciences -Biological Science -Business -Chemistry -Computer Science -Criminal Justice
art music performance (instrumental and voice) band debate theatre Cowgirl Kickers cheerleading rodeo yearbook
-Education -Engineering -Family Science -Nursing -Radiologic Sciences -Medical Laboratory Science
• Proficiency is demonstrated through an audition or portfolio presentation. For more information, contact the appropriate department.
• Southwest Louisiana resident Value: $250–$1,250/semester
Value: Varies by area
MCNEESE FOUNDATION FRESHMAN HONOR AWARD
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
• 2.50 GPA or above
• 2.50 GPA or above • Possess leadership characteristics, abilities or qualities
• Possess leadership qualities Value: $250–$1,000/semester
LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE AWARD
Value: $250–$1,250/semester
Eligibility:
3.00 GPA or above
Value:
$250–$1,500/semester
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...financial aid? Financial aid is money used to help you pay for your education and can come from federal, state, institutional and private sources. Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, work-study jobs and tuition waivers.
...a scholarship? A scholarship is merit-based and is awarded for academic, athletic and/or special performance achievements and DOES NOT have to be repaid.
...a grant? A grant is awarded by the state or federal government and is usually based on financial need and DOES NOT have to be repaid.
...a loan? A loan is money that you borrow and MUST be repaid with interest. Student loans can come from the federal government, from private entities such as a bank or from other financial institutions. If you need to borrow money to pay for college, start with federal loans. Private student loans are generally more expensive.
To learn more about financial aid and how to apply, visit www.mcneese.edu/financial-aid,
www.fafsa.gov and www.studentaid.ed.gov.
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