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Student expenses, other than those given in the following schedules, will
vary with the individual. For information about room rent, dining plans,
refunds, and other special fees, see the “Undergraduate Fees and Expenses”
section of the LSU General Catalog. Although fees and other costs are
relatively stable, the University may change fees anti costs for housing and
dining plans at any time and without providing advance notice.
Applications for graduate admission must be accompanied by a $25
nonrefundable application fee (check or money order). Applicants for
professional admission should pay the appropriate fees as stated in the VMCAS
application. A supplemental fee may be required for final processing. An
additional nonrefundable late application fee of $25 will be assessed for all
graduate applications received by the Office of Graduate Admissions after the
following deadlines: summer term, May 15; fall semester, May 15; spring
semester, October 15. The late application fee also applies to applications for
readmission submitted after the above dates.
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A microscope fee of $40 per semester is assessed each student during Years I
and II of the professional curriculum. No fees are assessed regularly admitted
students in the summer of Year IV, regardless of the elective blocks taken.
Regularly admitted, contract students are accepted only from contract states.
These students pay the same fees as residents of Louisiana, with respective
states paying an additional increment as specified by contract. The nonresident
fee is applicable only to nonresident students from other than contract states.
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If you are engaged in writing a thesis or a
dissertation, you are expected to register for research hours commensurate with
the amount of University resources—faculty
time, equipment, library facilities, and/or office space—to be used that
semester. If you have completed all degree requirements, including final
examinations, you must register for “degree only” and pay only the graduation
fee if your thesis or dissertation is submitted to the Graduate School on or
before the last day to add courses for credit. For full-time fee benefits and
student-imposed allocations, see the “Required
Fees” table.
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current tuition and fees for graduate students.
The University may change fees and costs for dining plans and housing at
any time and without providing advance notice to students.
Audit Fees
Fees for auditing courses are in accordance with the “Regular Semester”
and “Summer Term” fees. Maximum fees are $1,202 for the regular semester and
$1,041 for the summer term. Fees for students enrolling for combined credit and
audit work will be assessed in accordance with total hours scheduled
Binding and Microfilming Fee
A candidate for the master’s degree is required to pay a $20 fee to cover
the cost of binding the official copies of the thesis. A candidate for the Ph.D.
degree is required to pay a $35 microfilming fee and a $10 binding fee, This
includes the cost of microfilming one official copy of the dissertation by
University Microfilms of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the publication of an abstract
of the dissertation in Dissertation Abstracts. A multivolume thesis or
dissertation requires payment of more than one binding fee. One copy of the
thesis or dissertation is retained in the Hill Memorial Library; the second copy
is retained in Middleton Library for circulation.
Graduation Fees
Master’s degree fee $40; processing fee $20
Doctoral degree fee $60; processing fee $45
The processing fee includes microfilming one official copy
of your dissertation or monograph by University Microfilms, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, and the publication of an abstract in Dissertation Abstracts
or Research Abstracts. A multivolume thesis or dissertation
requires payment of more than one binding fee. One copy of the thesis or
dissertation is retained in the Hill Memorial Library; the second copy is
retained in Middleton Library for circulation.
Payment of the graduation fee
entitles you to a diploma and a two-year subscription to LSU Magazine,
the official publication of the LSU Alumni Association. If you apply for
graduation and fail to receive the degree at the specified time, you must
pay a $20 duplicate diploma fee; the replacement diploma fee is $30.
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee
If you (as a full-time, part-time, night, or auditing
student) operate or expect to operate a motor vehicle on campus regularly
or occasionally, you are required to register with the
Office of
Parking, Traffic, & Transportation. A registration fee will be
charged for each permit issued. The exact amount of this fee will be
published each year in the Traffic & Parking Regulations
issued by the Office of Parking, Traffic, &
Transportation.
Student Health Center Fee
If you are a full-time student, you are required to pay a
$70 Student Health Center fee each fall and spring registration and a $42
fee for the summer term. This fee entitles you to use the Student Health
Center. No charge is made to visit a primary care physician, but minimum
charges are assessed for specialty clinics and treatments,
pharmaceuticals, X-rays, and laboratory work. If you use the mental health
services, you are allowed three free visits and, thereafter, you are
charged according to a sliding fee scale.
If you are a part-time student who wants to use the
center, you have the option of paying the $70 fee, which entitles you to
the same services as full-time students for the entire semester. Part-time
students also have the option of paying a per-visit charge of $25, which
includes a follow-up visit for the same medical condition.
Nonstudent spouses have the option of paying the semester
fee, which entitles them to the same services as full-time students for
the entire semester. Ancillary service charges (lab, pharmacy, X-ray) will
be assessed at student rates.
Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan
A special plan is offered to students through an insurance company approved
by the University. This coverage is strongly recommended to relieve students
of possible financial strain in meeting expenses for medical services that the
Student Health Center program does not provide. Students enrolled in the
School of Veterinary Medicine are required to have sickness and accident
insurance coverage through enrollment in the University-sponsored plan or to
have proof of participation in an equal or better insurance program.
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Fee bills are mailed to your home address prior to the
beginning of each semester or summer term. All fees and other University
charges are due by the date indicated on the fee bill. Payment should be
made by mail using either a cashier’s check, a personal check, or a money
order. The University is not responsible for cash sent through the
mail.
If you are in good financial
standing with the University, you may elect to defer payment of one-half
of the fees using the LSU Touchtone Information System (REGGIE).
Information is also available concerning budget plans designed for
parents/students who wish to pay fall and spring fees on a monthly basis
(including room and cafeteria fees).
Financial Obligations to the University
You will be subject to being dropped from the University
as a result of failure pay fees and/or other charges when due when a check
offered by you in satisfaction of an obligation to the University is not
honored by the bank on which it was drawn. Due notice of the delinquency
shall be given to you by the Office of Bursar Operations. There will be a
charge of $25 per returned check.
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Refund of the University fee, nonresident fee, and student
health-services fee will be made on the following basis upon your official
withdrawal. Please Note: "days of classes" are days on which regular
classes are scheduled.
—before classes begin, 100 percent;
—during the first six days of classes
(first three days in summer term), 90 percent;
—from day 7 through day 24 of classes
(day 4 through day 12 in summer term), 50 percent;
—from day 25 of classes (day 13 of
summer term) to the end of the semester, none.
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The registration fee is not
refundable
No refunds for resignations will be
processed for at least six weeks after registration.
No refunds will be made to anyone who
owes the University.
Student-initiated resignations will not
be completed until all money owed to the University is paid.
Field service and transportation fees
will be refunded on an individual basis upon recommendation of the
department concerned.
Reductions and increases of fees
resulting from student schedule changes will be refunded or charged in
accordance with the above schedule.
If you are a full-time student who becomes a part-time
student after the last day to receive refunds, you will continue to be
eligible for all student activity privileges.
If you are in good standing at the University,
registered in any semester or summer term, and volunteer for military
service or are called to active duty in the armed forces before the day midsemester
examinations begin, you will have the University fee, nonresident fee,
and student health service fee refunded. If you are in good standing at
the University and volunteer for military service, or are called to
active duty in the armed services
after midsemester examinations begin, you will be refunded 50
percent of the University fee, nonresident fee, and student health
service fee.
Refund of Room Rent
Regulations governing refund of room rent may be found in the LSU General
Catalog or the LSU Graduate Bulletin.
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The Office of Veterans’ Affairs provides counseling and information for
veterans attending LSU. Enrollment certifications to the VA are handled through
this office, and all veterans and eligible dependents of deceased or disabled
veterans are urged to establish contact with the Office of Veterans’ Affairs
when they arrive on campus. New students who wish to receive advance pay should
notify this office at least 30 days prior to registration.
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Student Loan Funds
Students interested in the following loan programs may obtain information and
applications from the Office of Veterinary Student Affairs, School of Veterinary
Medicine.
Federal Perkins Loans
Low interest (5 percent) loans made by LSU and repaid to
LSU. Students must show financial need and be enrolled at least half-time.
Deferment and cancellation privileges are available under certain
circumstances.
Federal Stafford Loans
Based on financial need, this program enables students to
borrow funds at a special low rate of interest from a participating
lender. Payments are deferred until six months after the student ceases
being enrolled on at least a half-time basis.
Scholarships Administered by the School of Veterinary Medicine
The scholarships and awards listed here are usually awarded on the basis of
academic achievement, financial need, character, and citizenship. Normally,
scholarship stipends are paid one-half during the fall semester and one-half
during the spring semester. New and continuing students are given an opportunity
to apply for scholarships in the fall semester. Awards are announced in the
spring.
*Y. Z. Abdelbaki Memorial Scholarship • Awarded to a
first-year veterinary student who has excelled in anatomy courses.
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship •
Awarded to Arkansas residents.
Auxiliary to the LSU Student Chapter of the American
Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship • Presented by the SCAVMA
Auxiliary.
Auxiliary to the LSU Student Chapter of the American
Veterinary Medical Association Married Students Award • Presented to
married students in Years I–III who are active in SCAVMA.
*Brenda and William Banks Memorial Scholarship •
Presented to a nontraditional female veterinary medical student who is
completing Year I.
M. Darnell Besch Scholarship • Presented to deserving
Year III students who have financial need, are active in SCAVMA, and
present a positive attitude toward veterinary medicine.
*Baton Rouge Kennel Club, Inc. Scholarship •
Presented to a Louisiana resident who has demonstrated a special interest
in small animal medicine.\
*Baton Rouge SPCA
Scholarship • Presented to a Louisiana high school graduate currently
enrolled in Years I–III in veterinary medicine.
*Bayou Kennel Club, Inc., Scholarship • Awarded to
northeast Louisiana student in veterinary medicine.
*Calcasieu Kennel Club Scholarship • Available to
one student in veterinary medicine who is resident of Old Imperial
Calcasieu Parish.
*Sherri Ellen Cole Memorial Award • Awarded to
veterinary medicine students to purchase books and supplies.
The Robert M. Hammatt Award
for Proficiency in Food Animal Medicine • Awarded to student in Years
I–III, based on scholarship, a strong interest in practicing food
animal/mixed animal medicine, character, and love of the profession.
*Hill’s
Pet Nutrition Service Scholarship • Presented to students in Years
I–III, based on leadership, character, and contributions to the School of
Veterinary Medicine.
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Health Studies
Program Scholarship • Presented to an active member of the student
chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in Years I–III
who has demonstrated an interest in equine medicine.
*Perry B. Lecates,
Sr., Memorial Scholarship • Presented to veterinary medical students
in Years I–III who have a special interest in farm animal medicine.
LSU SCAVMA Bookstore Scholarship • Awarded to a
veterinary student entering Years II–IV.
LVMA/AAEP Foundation Scholarship • Presented to Year
III student who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability and
commitment to the AAEP and the pursuit of equine practice.
*Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association Outstanding
Student Award • Presented to veterinary medical student in Years II,
III, and IV.
*Lorio Children Memorial Scholarship • Presented to
students in veterinary medicine who are Louisiana high school graduates.
Pfizer Animal Health
Veterinary Scholarship • Presented to student in Year III of the
professional curriculum.
*The Henry Chester Propes and Mary Wood Propes Memorial
Scholarship • Presented to a student with an interest in companion
animal medicine; based on scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.
Nestlé Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal
Nutrition • Presented to Year III student, based on academic
achievements, collegiality, a strong interest in nutrition and physiology,
and financial need.
*John
D. Rhoades Leadership Scholarship • Presented to Year III student who
has expressed concern and compassion, professionalism, and citizenship and
is an active leader of the student body.
*Salsbury
Scholarship • Awarded to third-year student, based on ability,
initiative, perseverance, leadership, and financial need.
Changaram Kumarath Sankunny Memorial Award in Veterinary
Pharmacology • Presented to a student in Year II with a special
interest in research who excels in pharmacology.
*Schering-Plough
Animal Health, Inc., Scholarship • Awarded to Year II student, based
on high academic standing and financial need.
*Margaret Lucille
Thomas Taylor Memorial Scholarship • Awarded to student entering Years
II, III, or IV; based on scholarship, financial need, and participation in
activities that develop responsibility, leadership, citizenship, and
professionalism.
Awards marked with asterisks (*) are funded through the LSU Foundation.
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