Payment Plans
At Louisiana State University, students can manage educational expenses by paying tuition over the course of several months, rather than in one lump sum. This way, students can make manageable monthly payments with no associated interest charges. To enroll in a deferred payment plan, students will be assessed a $40 non-refundable service charge per term.
Beginning Fall 2024, the non-refundable enrollment fee for deferred payment plans will be $60. Additionally, payment plan options will be changing. Please see the "Fall & Spring Tuition Payment Options" below for details.
Keep in mind, the payment plan must be paid in full before the last day of classes for the term in which the student is enrolled, or the student will not be able to complete registration for future terms. Graduating Seniors must also take into consideration that balances must be paid in full approximately two weeks before the graduation date.
Eligibility
All students are eligible for an initial deferred payment plan. Subsequent plans are based on the individual credit history with LSU. Please note that failure to pay deferred payment balances will negatively impact eligibility for future deferments.
How to Enroll in the Monthly Deferred Payment Plan
On myLSU, navigate to the Registration Services tab, then select Deferred Payment/Payroll Deduction. Use the drop-down to select the Campus and Term, then click View Options. After the desired payment plan option is selected, click Add Plan. After selecting the payment plan, navigate back to the Fee Bill to see the deferred payment plan updated on the student account and complete registration.
Payment Plan Options
The university offers a payment plan for the Summer semester tuition and fees. There is a $40 non-refundable enrollment fee for all payment plans. Beginning Fall 2024, the non-refundable enrollment fee will be $60.
- 50% down, remaining 50% payable over two payments*
* Two payments are due on July 1 and August 1 for Summer. If payment is not received by the 11th of the month, a 5% late fee is assessed.
Beginning Fall 2024, the university offers two (2) payment plans for the Fall and Spring semester tuition and fees. There is a $60 non-refundable enrollment fee for all payment plans. The payment plan options beginning Fall 2024 for the Fall and Spring Semesters will be as follows:
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50% down, remaining 50% spread over three payments*
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34% down, remaining 66% spread over three payments*
*Three payments are due October 1, November 1, and December 1 for Fall and February 1, March 1, and April 1 for Spring. If payment is not received by the 11th of the month, a 5% late fee is assessed.
The university offers a payment plan for LSU Online tuition and fees. There is a $40 non-refundable enrollment fee for all payment plans. Beginning Fall 2024, the non-refundable enrollment fee will be $60.
- 50% down, remaining 50% payable 21 days after the 1st day of class*
*If payment is not received by the 25th day after the 1st day of class, a 5% late fee is assessed.
Please note if the student agrees to the terms and conditions of the deferred payment plan option, there are no extensions available.
Payment Plan Example Excluding Financial Assistance
Payment Plan Example Including Financial Assistance
Payment Deadlines
Louisiana State University requires that the student pay their tuition and fees on time. However, the payment due dates depend on the term and the type of courses the student is enrolled in. Unfortunately, LSU's system does not allow for payments to be made in advance. Students will not see the button to pay by bank draft or credit card on the myLSU Billing Statement until approximately two weeks before the due date.