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Louisiana · Research checked 2026-06-07 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

DRAFT: McNeese splits each freshman merit tier into a fees/books award PLUS a campus-housing award (1-year values $3,500-$9,000), with awarding running first-come from October 1 until funding is exhausted — but its published grid is still labeled Fall 2025, not Fall 2026.

Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.

Awards to discuss

The 2 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Fall 2025 Freshman Academic Scholarships (Presidential / University Scholars / John McNeese / Academic Excellence Awards)

1-Year Values: $9,000 (Presidential), $7,500-$8,000 (University Scholars), $5,000-$5,500 (John McNeese), $3,500 (Academic Excellence) — paid as per-semester fees/books awards ($1,000-$2,500/semester) plus campus housing awards ($750-$2,000/semester) · Published range

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

GPA: 3.25+ (Presidential, ACT 30-36); 3.25-3.49 or 3.50+ (University Scholars, ACT 27-29); 3.25-3.49 or 3.5+ (John McNeese, ACT 24-26); 3.5+ (Academic Excellence, ACT 21-23) — 6-semester GPA on a 4.00 scale at end of junior year · SAT: 1060-1150 (Academic Excellence), 1160-1250 (John McNeese), 1260-1350 (University Scholars), 1360-1600 (Presidential) · ACT: 21-23 (Academic Excellence), 24-26 (John McNeese), 27-29 (University Scholars), 30-36 (Presidential)

Eligibility: Complete the Application for Admission and Scholarships before the deadline (Fall 2025 priority: December 15, 2024); minimum qualifying score earned by March 31, 2025 ACT/SAT test dates; awards only to students fully accepted for regular admission; housing scholarships apply only to campus housing for students residing on campus

Renewal: Scholarships are available for 8 regular semesters provided 12 credit hours are earned each regular semester and the specified GPA is maintained. (The specific renewal GPA is not stated on the page.)

Other terms: Awarding begins October 1 and continues until funding is exhausted — early completion matters. PAGE IS LABELED FALL 2025: the published grid is one cycle behind the 2026-2027 target year; verify Fall 2026 amounts with the Office of Scholarships.

https://www.mcneese.edu/scholarships/freshman_academic_scholarships

Honors College Scholarship

Amount not published (described as McNeese's 'best four-year academic scholarships': partial tuition and fees, partial room and board, and up to $1,200 annually for books and supplies) · Variable or qualified amount

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

GPA: 3.40 minimum academic GPA (4.0 scale) · SAT: 1260 (Critical Reading + Math) · ACT: 27 composite

Eligibility: Excellent high school record with college-preparatory background; written essay and interview with Honors College Admissions Committee; three letters of recommendation; acceptance by the University; separate Honors College application (2026-2027 application posted)

Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.

Other terms: Competitive (essay + interview + recommendations). Honors diploma requires 24 honors hours and a 3.0 GPA at graduation.

https://www.mcneese.edu/honors

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/mcneese-state-university/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.