Application Fee Waivers
LSU offers a limited number of fee waivers options on a first-come, first serve basis to eligible domestic applicants. Only domestic applicants can request an application waiver while completing their application and upload supplement documents in SLATE.
Types of Waivers
Service Based Organization
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident affiliated with one of the following programs:
Required Supplemental Documents:
- A signed letter of support from the program director.
Financial Hardship
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Required Supplemental Documents:
- Part one of the most recent year’s FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) including Estimated Student or Family Contribution.
- Official verification of participation in a low income, government aid program.
U.S. Armed Forces
Eligibility: Active member or veteran of the U.S. armed services.
Required Supplemental Documents:
- Completed Fee Waiver Request form.
- Military ID
- Leave & Earning Statement (LES)
- DD-214: Military Service Record
Additional Information about Fee Waivers
Please see additional information below:
- Take the required actions for your request well in advance of your program's application deadline to allow for processing.
- The fee waiver does not apply to any additional fees required by the applicant's program of study.
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
- Processing times vary. You will receive an email response regarding the outcome of your request.