Most full-time undergraduate students at Nicholls depend upon financial assistance to pay their educational costs. A student unable to meet the cost of an education at Nicholls with personal or family resources should apply for financial aid. Financial aid alternatives available are in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment opportunities. Regardless of income, residence or academic credentials, students should apply for financial aid. Some students who believe they are ineligible for assistance learn that they are eligible.
Costs vary according to where students live and their personal spending habits.
For students who qualify for financial aid, adjustments may be made for costs incurred because of a disability or other extraordinary circumstances. The Financial Aid Office will refer students with a disability to Vocational Rehabilitation, which will determine whether they qualify for assistance. Scholarships and grants are funds that students do not repay. They are usually awarded on the basis of academic ability or financial need or both. Loans must be repaid at a predetermined interest rate over a specified time.