The Financial Aid Office has counselors available by appointment to discuss students situations. Students are encouraged to meet deadlines imposed by the Financial Aid Office in order to avoid delays. The maximum grant for each student is determined by the U.S. Department of Education according to federal guidelines. A student's enrollment status and expected family contribution can affect eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant. The University employs about 700 students in various capacities on the campus, mostly in offices, laboratories, the library, and the student union.
All students receive the minimum federal wage.
Application for either program may be made in the Student Employment Office. Students must enroll on at least a half-time basis in order to receive a Federal Perkins Loan. Information about the loan fund administered at Nicholls by the director of Financial Aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. LEAPs are awarded to a limited number of students with exceptional financial need who maintain a 2.0 grade-point average. In order to be eligible for LEAP, students must enroll full-time.