Payment Dates and Options
Summer 2026
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Full Session | May 26, 2026 - July 24, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
1st Session | May 11, 2026 - June 28, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
2nd Session | June 29, 2026 - August 16, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
Payment Dates for Online Degree Programs
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
ELearn 1 | May 11, 2026 – June 28, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
ELearn 2 | June 29, 2026 – August 16, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
Fall 2026
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Full Session | August 24, 2026 - December 4, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
1st Session | August 24, 2026 - October 11, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
2nd Session | October 19, 2026 - December 6, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
Payment Dates for Online Degree Programs
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
ELearn 1 | August 24, 2026 - October 11, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
ELearn 2 | October 19, 2026 - December 6, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
Spring 2027
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Full Session | January 11, 2027 - April 30, 2027 | January 11, 2027 |
1st Session | January 11, 2027 - February 28, 2027 | January 11, 2027 |
2nd Session | March 8, 2027 - April 25, 2027 | March 8, 2027 |
Payment Dates for Online Degree Programs
Session | Class Dates | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
ELearn 1 | January 11, 2027 - February 28, 2027 | January 11, 2027 |
ELearn 2 | March 8, 2027 - April 25, 2027 | March 8, 2027 |
Students are strongly encouraged to pay their tuition and fees prior to the payment deadline for guaranteed class seat placement. Student accounts not paid in full within 90 days after the end of the semester will be turned over the LA Attorney General's Office and may be reported to the Credit Bureau. Students will be responsible for all costs associated with the debt and its collection, including attorney fees. Failure to pay in a timely manner may result in a $75 late fee.
Visit us at the Cashier's Window in the Martin Success Building. Payments may be made weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
International students and their parents may contact Accounting Services at 318-473-6407 or accounting@lsua.edu for banking information in order to complete international wire money transfers.
When mailing payment, enclose the bottom portion of the Student Account Statement, make the check or money order payable to LSUA, and include the student's name and ID on the check.
Mail to:
Accounting Services
LSU - Alexandria
8100 Highway 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Pay online with Automatic Bank Payment (ACH) or credit card through Self-Service.
See "Paying Online Overview" below for details.
Automatic Bank Payments (ACH) - ACH Payments are payments you have authorized FACTS to process directly with your financial institution. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full. NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately.
Credit Card Option - Payers have the option of charging their tuition payment to their credit card. Payments will be charged on the 5th of each month until the balance is paid in full. The following cards are accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately.
Cost to Participate
$40 payment plan enrollment fee per semester (ACH & Credit Card). The fee is non-refundable and is not credited to your tuition account.
$2 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment.
$30 non-refundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned.
2.75% service fee if a credit/debit card is used.
Steps to Pay Online
Log into myLSUA
Click "Student" in navigation bar
Select "Payment Plan Options"
NOTE: If you set up a payment plan prior to receiving your financial aid, you must notify Accounting Services when your financial aid is received to adjust your payment plan balance to reflect the balance of your student account.
Financial Aid - If you have ALL your tuition and fees covered by any type of exemption or financial aid (including loans), you do NOT have to see a cashier to complete the payment process. You can complete the payment process by accepting and applying the aid on your Award Letter through Self Service.
