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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.
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Required Fees
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Fall
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Spring
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Yearly Total
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Room & Board
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$500
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$500
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$1,000
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Computer Use
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$12.50
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$12.50
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$25
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Science Lab
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$12.50
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$12.50
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$25
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Facility Use
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$10
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$10
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Security Deposit Fee (New Students)
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$140
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$140
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Total Required Fees
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$675
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$525
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$1,200
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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
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Student Activity Fees
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Yearly Total
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Student Programming
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$95
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Laundry Service
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$50
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Yearbook, Newspaper, Folio
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$75
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PSAT Fee (Sophomores & Juniors Only)
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$20
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Graduation Fee (Seniors Only)
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$80
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Sophomore and Junior SAF Fees Total
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$240
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Senior SAF Fees Total
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$300
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Student Activity Fees do not qualify for a waiver but are eligible for payment plans and support from the LSMSA Foundation.
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New Student Required & SAF Fees
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Yearly Total*
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Sophomores & Juniors
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$1,440
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Seniors
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$1,500
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*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
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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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.
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