Paying for PSE can be a challenging part of earning your certificate, but it does not have to be. Below are some financial options for your PSE planning, and we are here to help you find the best options for your situation.

LOUISIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES

We strongly urge you to contact Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) at 225-295-8900 as soon as possible AFTER you have submitted your PSE application to set up a meeting with a LRS counselor.  LRS provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment and/or achieve independence in their community. College or University training is often a vital part of that process and LRS may be able to help fund postsecondary training.

PLEASE NOTE:  If LRS is the primary source of a student’s funding, and a decision has not been made PRIOR to the start of the semester, students will be placed on a waiting list for the next semester unless another funding source is obtained. 

To ensure a productive meeting with LRS, we recommend that you bring the following documents with you when you meet with your LRS counselor for the first time to expedite the processing of your LRS file. The following list is available for download.

  • Social Security Card
  • Picture ID, such as Driver’s license or state issued ID card
  • Names and addresses of all doctors, psychologists, clinics or hospitals who are familiar with your disability
  • A list of all medications you are currently taking
  • A list of any jobs you have had, including the names and addresses of employers and the approximately date of your employment.  Include a description of the kind of work you did, the number of hours worked per week, your salary, and your reason(s) for leaving the job(s).
  • The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses (if available)of at least two (2) people who do not live in your household who will always know how to reach you.
  • If you receive SSDI and/or SSI benefits, bring a copy of your current award letter from Social Security.