Loyola University New Orleans

Staff members in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid are dedicated to helping students in the pursuit of their educational goals by providing financial information and services in a professional and individualized manner. The financial aid staff exists to help students seek, obtain, and make the best use of all available financial resources.

Information Sources for Students and Parents Impacted by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma

Students who are applying for financial aid for the Spring II semester must complete a short financial aid application to tell us about your enrollment plans. This application is available online or at our office (Room 110 Marquette Hall) .

Freshman scholarships are based on outstanding academic records, competitive test scores and significant community involvement. Talent based scholarships are also available in music, drama, and visual arts. Partial tuition scholarships range from $2,000 - $14,000 annually. In order to be considered for a scholarship, please provide all the information necessary to gain admittance to Loyola by December 1. Your admittance credentials will determine your scholarship eligibility. The application for undergraduate admission includes a checklist of the things you need to do to apply for admission to the university.

An interview is required for all candidates for the Ignatian Scholarship for Academic Excellence, and strongly recommended for all other scholarship types. The interview may take place either before or after you apply to the university, but must be done by December 1. Please remember that all applicants must submit a resume displaying significant community involvement and demonstrated leadership abilities.