McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Scholarship Deadline for Priority Consideration: November 15
Final Deadline: February 15
 

McNeese Access Award 
Award: Approximately $2500 per semester (amount of non-resident/out-of-state fee) 
First-time freshman may receive a non-resident fee waiver if they meet the following criteria: Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1060, a GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale, and have no need for developmental course work. This means they will not pay out-of-state fees. Students in band, dance, cheerleaders, choir, rodeo, debate, and art can also receive out of state fees waived.
For information go to https://www.mcneese.edu/scholarships/non-resident/out_of_state_students

McNeese Honors College
Admission criteria 3.4 on 4.0 scale, 27 ACT or 1210 SAT. A written eessay and interview with Honors College Admissions Committee, and 3 letters of recommendation from teachers, principals, or counselors. McNeese will award its best four-year academic scholarships to freshmen entering the Honors College. Each scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, a dorm room, on-campus meal fees, and up to $1,200 annually for books and supplies. The Honors College is a separate application from the admissions applications. Get the application at https://www.mcneese.edu/honors

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