Nicholls Financial Aid

Students, always remember to log into your Student Hub account to monitor your TOPS status. This is the fastest, most efficient way to see whether you’re eligible for a TOPS award.

TOPS eligibility information will be available in the Student Hub once LOSFA begins processing for eligibility in June.

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/applying-for-tops/ for more information about TOPS processing.

Thinking about transferring? You may qualify for transfer scholarships designed to support your next step. Apply by July 31 if you plan to start in the fall semester!

https://www.nicholls.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/transfer-scholarships/

🎓 Louisiana Graduating High School Seniors: this one’s for YOU! 🎓

The Mildred D. Higgins Scholarship application is now OPEN!

💰 5 eligible students will each receive a $400 scholarship!

🗓 Application deadline: June 30, 2026

Apply here: https://www.lasfaa.org/scholarships ✨

Tag a senior in the comments! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Yes, we have funding for summer classes! 🥳

For TOPS to pay for a summer session, you must have been enrolled as a full-time student in a semester, quarter, or term prior to the summer session.

For more information and qualifications, visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Summer-School.pdf.

The deadline is fast approaching! Apply Now!

The South Central Industrial Association will award several scholarship opportunities in 2026 to support students pursuing education and workforce training in our region. Through the BIG Legacy Scholarship Fund, SCIA offers both traditional and non-traditional scholarships for students attending Nicholls State University and Fletcher Technical Community College, including support for degree programs, certifications, and workforce training at $500 per sememster. The Chevron Maritime Scholarship Fund will award two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing Louisiana-based maritime programs, including eligible high school seniors and non-traditional applicants. Additionally, through the Gordon “Bubba” Dove Foundation, SCIA will award three merit-based scholarships valued at $1,000 each to qualified high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of employees of SCIA member companies. All scholarship opportunities share a common application deadline of Friday, April 24, 2026.

https://sciaonline.net/scholarship-programs/

Congratulations Ross Rodrigue, our 25-26 Student Employee of the Year.

Our awesome biology/chemistry/physics/math tutor in residence Ross Rodrigue has won the Student Employee of the Year award. We want to congratulate him for his hard work and dedication to the Tutoring Center!

As you and your student finalize college plans, you might find the financial aid offered is not enough to cover costs. That's where we can help.

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Louisiana Board of Regents Louisiana School Counselor Association Student Financial Planning Association at LSU Louisiana Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Louisiana Association of Student Assistance Programs (LASAP)

Congratulations to the student employees who were nominated for Student Employee of the Year at . Pictured from the left: Laila Zirlott, Hannah Thomas, Allen Jordan, Emma Picard, and Mia Crooks.

And an extra special congrats to Laila Zirlott the Administrative Support and Creativity category winner, Sadiah Ahmad, the Technology, Innovation and Research Category winner, and Ross Rodrigue the Overall Student Employee of the Year!