Tuition and Financial Aid:
Upon applying to Loyola you’ll be automatically considered for academic merit scholarships. 99 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Incoming freshman should apply for admission to Loyola by November 15 for full consideration for academic merit and selective scholarships. There’s no need to apply for merit-based scholarships separately – you’ll be automatically considered once you apply.
First-Year Academic Scholarships
All first-year applicants are automatically considered for merit-based academic scholarships, ranging from $14,000 to $23,000 per year. These awards are renewable for four years or eight academic semesters at Loyola. Historically, admitted students who qualified for a merit scholarship received at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. There is no extra application for academic merit-based scholarships, but there is a separate application required for the Social Justice Scholarship and Ensemble Award within the student’s admissions portal.
All students should apply for Financial Aid by submitting the FAFSA. This will allow you to be considered for Loyola grants as well as federal need-based aid. Loyola’s FAFSA Code is 002016.
International Student Scholarships
Merit Scholarships range from $14,000 to $23,000 for qualified international applicants. Generally, students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify. International applicants are not eligible for federal need-based aid.
Social Justice Scholarship:
The Social Justice Scholarship is a financial award and student program that provides a way for Loyola students to live out the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and the pursuit of social justice. This scholarship is only available for incoming first-year students and is renewed throughout the student’s four years at Loyola. Administered by the Department of Sociology, this program integrates academic learning with social action. Eligible students are first required to major or minor in Sociology and engage in 45 hours of community service per semester while keeping at least a 2.75 GPA. Each month, the Scholars will gather and share a meal together, discuss their service work and share their responses to a common reading that addresses issues of inequality and justice. This shared experience will develop an intellectual foundation that helps Scholars learn to critically analyze social problems and solutions.
For more information about applying to this program, please contact Doug Umberger in the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
College of Music and Media Scholarships (Majors Only)
Students who are interested in applying to the College of Music and Media should indicate their preferred academic major on their Loyola application. Auditions, interviews or portfolio submissions are a requirement to major in this college. Upon successful completion of these requirements, students will be evaluated for their academic and artistic achievements, and if eligible, will receive one combined scholarship award with their admission letter.
For more information about applying to this college, please contact Gloria Hill in the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
Ensemble Award Scholarship (Non-Music Majors Only)
The Ensemble Award is a scholarship opportunity for non-music majors to participate in our classical or jazz ensembles. Students are awarded a $3,000 scholarship which is renewable for 4 years as long as the student commits to one major ensemble per semester. In order to be considered for the Ensemble Award, please register for an on campus audition day or submit a video audition by March 1, 2022.
Ensemble Award Application Requirements:
- An audition or a video audition submission is required to be considered for this scholarship.
- Students must meet the repertoire requirements specific to his/her primary instrument or voice type.
- This scholarship is only available to classical and jazz musicians for ensembles within Loyola’s School of Music. For more information on ensembles, click HERE.
- Submit your Ensemble Award Application, HERE!
For more information about applying this scholarship, please contact Gloria Hill in the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
Athletic Student Scholarships
Loyola University New Orleans is a member of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) competing at the Division I level. Scholarships are available for qualified players. Applicants need to complete the required athletic recruitment questionnaire in order to be considered.
Loyola is a test blind institution, meaning we do not consider ACT or SAT test scores during the admissions process. Currently, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which governs Loyola Athletics, requires a test score for eligibility for the 2021-2022 academic year. However, an exception was made by NAIA for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please visit the NAIA Eligibility Center for the most current information, and stay in contact with your coach about eligibility for scholarships.
TOPS Scholarship (Louisiana Residents):
TOPS is a state funded scholarship program for Louisiana Residents that graduate from Louisiana High Schools. Each year the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance updates TOPS requirements; and collects information from students, high schools and colleges to determine eligibility for the award. The current award requirements are listed here. If you want to discuss your TOPS eligibility we advise you to set up an appointment with your high school counselor.
TOPS money can be used by Louisiana students to assistant in tuition payments at private colleges in Louisiana. Although Loyola is a Test Blind Institution, TOPS is still determined based on GPA and test scores. We think it is important to be able to include the TOPS award in your Financial Aid Award, but cannot do so without the submission of test scores. Upon completion of your Loyola Application, you will see a place to upload a copy of your test scores in your Loyola portal. Please make sure the image of your test score includes all subscores, composite score, your full name, and date of birth.
If you are unsure if you will qualify for TOPS please seek an appointment with your high school counselor to review your transcript and test scores.
LOSFA will also require submission of the FAFSA as part of the requirement to receive TOPS.
Need-Based Loyola Grants:
Students must demonstrate a financial need to qualify for need-based scholarships. To be considered, complete the year appropriate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and you will be considered for all need-based federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The Loyola University New Orleans FAFSA Code is 002016. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. Some forms of aid run out, so the earlier you apply, the more likely you’ll receive the maximum award. This grant is also subject to change.
