University of Louisiana at Lafayette

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, published full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $10,418 for Louisiana residents: $5,407 in tuition and $5,011 in required fees. For nonresidents, the corresponding total was $24,146. Fees therefore make up a substantial part of the resident price and should not be omitted when comparing institutions.

• Louisiana resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $10,418.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $24,146.
• Reported room and board: $14,299 for an academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,385.

Adding those reported categories produces about $26,102 for a resident living with the stated room-and-board allowance, or $39,830 for a nonresident. Those are partial estimates, not the university's full cost of attendance: transportation, personal spending, and other applicable expenses can raise a student's budget. Commuters and students with different meal or housing arrangements may spend less or more. Graduate, part-time, and online charges can follow different schedules.

Published charges are also different from net price, which reflects grant and scholarship aid. The reported average net price was $11,283 for students from families earning no more than $48,000 and $18,562 for those from families earning above $110,000. These are averages for eligible groups, not quotes for an individual applicant.

Federal grants, Louisiana aid programs, university scholarships, and loans can affect the final bill and overall financing plan. Reported aid data show that 96% of students received some form of financial aid, while 44% had student loans; receiving aid does not mean all costs were covered. Applicants should complete the FAFSA when eligible, review Louisiana and university scholarship requirements, and compare aid offers by separating grants from money that must be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Students can seek part-time employment while enrolled, including positions associated with campus offices and services. Federal Work-Study is one possible source of employment for students who qualify through the financial-aid process; it is not a guarantee of a job.

Work-Study eligibility is generally based on financial need and available funding. Eligible students still need to find and secure a position, and wages are earned through work rather than automatically deducted from tuition. Other campus jobs may be open to students without a Work-Study award. Students should check the university's student-employment listings and their aid offer to understand which positions and funding arrangements apply.

The university's career services also provide job-search support, including counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings, employer recruitment, and career fairs. Those services can support a search for internships or longer-term work, but an internship, an ordinary student job, and a federally funded Work-Study position have different purposes and eligibility rules.