Admissions

Fees

LSMSA is a publicly funded, secondary school that does not charge tuition. 
  • All fees are related to residential/food costs or to provide certain services/ supplies.
  • College-level textbooks are provided at no charge.
  • Students are able to eat all meals in the Eagle Eatery Dining Hall.  
  • Inability to pay will not prevent qualified students from attending.
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)
$90
Sophomore and Junior SAF Fees Total
$240
Senior SAF Fees Total
$310
 
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
$1,510
 
*Does not include $25 per art course. 

Questions?

LSMSA Office of Finance and Operations
Ms. Carisa Conday, Internal Operations Specialist
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

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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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