Enrollment Status Policy
Upon registering for classes, a student's enrollment status will be based on the number of hours for which they enrolled. For financial aid purposes, enrollment status is based on the following:
| Classification | Semester/Term | Full-time | 3/4 time | 1/2 time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Summer, Fall, and Spring |
12 or more hours |
9 to 11 hours |
6 to 8 hours |
| Undergraduate - LSU ONLINE |
Term 1 (1st Summer & 2nd Summer), Term 2 (1st Fall & 2nd Fall), and Term 3 (1st Spring & 2nd Spring) |
12 or more hours* |
9 to 11 hours |
6 to 8 hours |
| Graduate |
Fall and Spring |
9 or more hours |
7 to 8 hours |
5 to 6 hours |
| Graduate |
Summer |
6 or more hours |
5 hours |
3 to 4 hours |
| Graduate - LSU ONLINE |
Term 1 (1st Summer & 2nd Summer) |
6 or more hours |
5 hours |
3 to 4 hours |
| Graduate - LSU ONLINE |
Term 2 (1st Fall & 2nd Fall), and Term 3 (1st Spring & 2nd Spring) |
9 or more hours |
7 to 8 hours |
5 to 6 hours |
| Law |
Fall and Spring |
12 or more hours |
9 to 11 hours |
6 to 8 hours |
| Law |
Summer |
5 or more hours |
4 hours |
3 hours |
| Vet Med |
Fall and Spring |
12 or more hours |
N/A |
N/A |
Enrollment status is not official until after the last day to add classes for the semester/term. After the last day to add classes in a given semester, a student's enrollment status is set and this status is used in determining award amounts. A recalculation of eligibility based on enrollment status as of the last day to add classes may result in repayment of some or all financial aid.