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 (3D & 1D), Term 2 (1L & 1P), and Term 3 (2D & 2L) |
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 (3D & 1D) | 6 or more hours | 5 hours | 3 to 4 hours |
| Graduate - LSU ONLINE |
Term 2 (1L & 1P), and Term 3 (2D & 2L) |
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.