Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

What is the cost of studying for a year at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport?

LSU Health Shreveport costs vary considerably by degree level, Louisiana residency, and program. In IPEDS 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition plus required fees totaled $10,474 for an in-state student and $21,345 for an out-of-state student. These are published charges, not complete annual living-cost estimates.

• Full-time undergraduate, in state: $8,992 tuition plus $1,482 required fees in 2024-25.
• Full-time undergraduate, out of state: $19,863 tuition plus $1,482 required fees in 2024-25.
• Full-time graduate, in state: $14,137 tuition plus $819 required fees in 2024-25.
• Full-time graduate, out of state: $25,701 tuition plus $819 required fees in 2024-25.

Professional programs can have different charges, so an MD or other professional-degree applicant should use that program's current tuition schedule rather than the general undergraduate or graduate figures above. Books, equipment, transportation, housing, food, and personal expenses can add substantially to the amount needed for a year. An individual's net cost depends on the applicable program budget and financial aid, not tuition alone.

Eligible students can seek federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and ask the financial aid office about applicable grants, scholarships, loans, and veteran education benefits. IPEDS 2024-25 figures show that 60% of students received student loans; the reported average undergraduate grant award was $5,976. Neither figure predicts an individual award. In particular, graduate and professional students should verify aid rules for their degree rather than assuming undergraduate grant programs apply.

What are the work-study opportunities at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport?

Paid work while enrolled at LSU Health Shreveport may take the form of an ordinary part-time job, a program-related research or clinical role, or Federal Work-Study for an eligible student. These arrangements have different eligibility rules and should not be confused with required, potentially unpaid clinical training.

Federal Work-Study is need-based aid awarded through the financial aid process; an award does not mean that wages arrive automatically or that a position is guaranteed. Students generally must obtain an eligible job and earn the funds through hours worked. Research-focused graduate applicants should ask their program whether assistantships or other funded appointments are offered, while students in time-intensive clinical programs should check whether outside employment is compatible with scheduled training.

Career development may also occur through faculty advising, clinical supervisors, research mentors, and program-specific preparation for licensure or postgraduate training. Applicants seeking résumé review, interview practice, or employer connections should establish which services their school or program makes available rather than assuming the health sciences center operates the same career-center model as a large undergraduate university.