Admissions

Fees

LSMSA is a publicly funded, secondary school that does not charge tuition.

Inability to pay will not prevent qualified students from attending.

All fees are related to residential/food costs or to provide certain services/ supplies.

College-level textbooks are provided at no charge.

Students do not purchase a meal plan and are able to eat all meals in the Eagle Eatery Dining Hall.

Personal items, travel, and phone expenses are the family’s responsibility.

Required Fees	Yearly Total
Room & Board	$1,000
Computer Use	$25
Science Lab	$25
Facility Use	$10
Security Deposit Fee (New Students)	$140
Total Required Fees	$1,200

Financial assistance is available for required fees for all that qualify:

Full/reduced waiver based the USDA Child Nutrition Program and Louisiana SNAP
Pre-arranged payment plans
Support from the LSMSA Foundation Student Enrichment Fund

Student Activity Fees	Yearly Total
Student Programming	$95
Laundry Service	$50
Yearbook, Newspaper, Folio	$75
PSAT Fee (Sophomores & Juniors Only)	$20
Graduation Fee (Seniors Only)	$80
Sophomore and Junior SAF Fees Total	$240
Senior SAF Fees Total	$300

Student Activity Fees do not qualify for a waiver but are eligible for payment plans and support from the LSMSA Foundation.

New Student Required & SAF Fees	Yearly Total*
Sophomores & Juniors	$1,440
Seniors	$1,500

*Does not include $25 per art course.

Questions?

LSMSA Office of Finance and Operations
Ms. Carisa Rachal, Finance Coordinator
Phone: 318-357-2509
Email: crachal@LSMSA.edu

Contact Us About Applying:

LSMSA Enrollment Services

715 University Pkwy

Natchitoches, LA 71457

Office: 318-357-2503

Fax: 318-357-3189

Email: admissions@LSMSA.edu

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715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
T: 800.259.3173 | F: 318.357.3189
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Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.