Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-17 Catalog | Seite 38

Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
43. Mary S. Schlesinger & A.W. Schlesinger by
Lamar University Foundation, Inc.
44. Seahawk Super Scholar
45. Silsbee Chapter #298 Order Eastern Star
46. Rowdy C. Slaughter
47. Southeast Texas Independent Cattlemen’s
Association
48. St. Charles Church
49. Nelda C. & H. J. Luther Stark Foundation
50. STI Group Foundation
51. Texas Bowling Centers Association
52. Texas Rice Festival, Inc.
53. The Pipeliner’s Association of Houston
54. TOTAL Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
55. Trinity Neches Sabine District TWUA
56. Tyler County Farm Bureau
57. UIL One-Act Play Competition
58. UIL-TETA Drama
59. UPS Education Assistance Program
60. MCL 1st Sgt. Joyce Venable

Loans

Lamar State College Port Arthur provides
emergency short-term loans. Short-term loans are
awarded only during registration periods for the
exact amount of tuition and fees based on the ability
to repay the loan during the semester the loan was
issued.
The College does not award the Federal Perkins
Loan.

Stafford Student Loans

Most students, regardless of their credit rating,
qualify for a Stafford Loan that is subsidized by the
U.S. government, or are unsubsidized as determined
by a student’s need. The program features a fixed
interest rate of 4.66 percent for subsidized loans and
4.66 percent for unsubsidized loans for the 20152016 school term. Rates are set by Department of
Education (DOE) and may vary. Check the DOE
website for current rates.

Undergraduate dependent students can borrow up
to $5,500 for the first year up to a total limit of
$31,000 during their time in school. Independent
students can borrow up to $9,500 the first year with
a final total of $57,500.
To qualify, students must submit a FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) form; have a

financial need as determined by the College; be a
U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident or
eligible non-citizen; be enrolled or plan to attend at
least half-time; and not be in default on any
education loan or owe a refund on an education
grant.

Employment

Employment opportunities under the Federal
College Work-Study Program and other employment
programs of the College are available to students as
part of the financial assistance program.
The College, local businesses and industries provide
a number of part-time jobs which allow students to
earn part or all of these expenses while attending
the College.

Students with Disabilities

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers
assistance with tuition and non-refundable fees to
students who have certain disabling conditions,
provided their educational objectives have been
approved by a TRC Counselor. Examples of such
conditions are orthopedic deformities, emotional
disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, etc.
Other services are available to help students with
disabilities become employable. Application for
service should be made at the Texas Rehabilitation
Commission, 5860 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur,
Texas 77642.

Qualified students can apply for additional money
each year up to a total limit over the course of four
years.

Academic Policies
Academic policies and procedures are periodically
reviewed and are updated. They may change during
the course of an academic year. For further policy
information or updates, see the Student Handbook
or go to the Lamar State College Port Arthur
website, www.lamarpa.edu .

Academic Performance

Academic performance is a measure of a student’s
performance. Student performance is assessed by 1)
grade point average (GPA); and 2) course

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