Admissions

Fees

LSMSA is a publicly funded, secondary school that does not charge tuition.

All fees are related to residential/food costs or to provide certain services/ supplies.
College-level textbooks are provided at no charge.
Students are able to eat all meals in the Eagle Eatery Dining Hall.
Inability to pay will not prevent qualified students from attending.

Personal items, travel, and phone expenses are the family’s responsibility.

Required Fees	Yearly Total
Room & Board	$1,000
Computer Use	$25
Science Lab	$25
Facility Use	$10
Security Deposit Fee (New Students)	$140
Total Required Fees	$1,200

Financial assistance is available for required fees for all that qualify:

Full/reduced waiver based the USDA Child Nutrition Program and Louisiana SNAP
Pre-arranged payment plans
Support from the LSMSA Foundation Student Enrichment Fund

Student Activity Fees	Yearly Total
Student Programming	$95
Laundry Service	$50
Yearbook, Newspaper, Folio	$75
PSAT Fee (Sophomores & Juniors Only)	$20
Graduation Fee (Seniors Only)	$80
Sophomore and Junior SAF Fees Total	$240
Senior SAF Fees Total	$300

Student Activity Fees do not qualify for a waiver but are eligible for payment plans and support from the LSMSA Foundation.

New Student Required & SAF Fees	Yearly Total*
Sophomores & Juniors	$1,440
Seniors	$1,500

*Does not include $25 per art course.

Questions?

LSMSA Office of Finance and Operations
Ms. Carisa Rachal, Internal Operations Specialist
Phone: 318-357-2509
Email: crachal@LSMSA.edu

Contact Us About Applying:

LSMSA Enrollment Services

715 University Pkwy

Natchitoches, LA 71457

Office: 318-357-2503

Fax: 318-357-3189

Email: admissions@LSMSA.edu

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715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.