SOWELA Technical Community College

3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
(337) 421-6565

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 4559

Type: Public 2-Year

Main Website: www.sowela.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $3,662.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $4,862.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $7,790.00


Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 80%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 65%
Average Federal Grant $4,857.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 31%
Average state aid $1,763.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 6%
Average institutional aid $1,395.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 2%
Average student loan $6,638.00
Degrees
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
Majors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Commercial and Advertising Art
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
Electrician
General Studies
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Welding Technology/Welder

Louisiana Scholarships

Florence Zeigler Allbritton Piano Award
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at the University of Louisiana-Monroe Division of Music majoring in Piano. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Deborah Rae Morris Endowed Scholarship in Special Education
Annual award for undergraduate student attending Southeastern Louisiana University full-time, majoring in Special Education. Preference given to juniors. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA or better. Due date varies. more...
Orchestra Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette School of Music. Students must belong to the University orchestra. An audition is required. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Bayou Kennel Club, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Louisiana-Monroe majoring in Veterinary Medicine. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Kiwanis Club of Houma Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending Nicholls State University full-time. Award amount varies. Renewable; maintain 2.0 GPA. more...
Rienzi Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Nicholls State University full-time; one for major in Business Administration and one award for Agriculture. Priority given to children of employees of the J.B. Levert Land Company, Inc.. Award amount varies. Renewable; must maintain 2.0 GPA. more...
W.L. Billups Scholarship
Scholarship for Louisiana residents who are undergraduate juniors and seniors attending Southeastern Louisiana University full-time, majoring in Special Education. Preference given to students in Special Education with emphasis on Retardation. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or better. Selection made by the Head of the Department of Special Education and/or faculty committee appointed by the Department Head. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Marjorie Hebert Mailhes Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Music
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Loyola University New Orleans who are majoring in Music. Selection based academic achievement and musical talent. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. more...
Zada Ellen Cheatwood-Quin Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Southeastern Louisiana University. Recipient is selected to serve as Student Government President (SGA). Due date and award amount varies. more...
SLU Merit Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen students attending Southeastern Louisiana University. Applicants must be a National Merit finalist or semifinalist. Due date and number of awards varies. Renewable; eigth semesters. more...
Horace & Rosamond M. Austin, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at McNeese State University majoring in Nursing. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Hibernia National Bank Excellence in Business Endowed Scholarship
Annual award for an incoming freshman accepted to Nicholls State University full-time, majoring in Business. Applicant must qualify for the TOPS Program. Student must have financial need (income must fall in the low to moderate range). Award amount varies. Renewable for eight semesters; maintain 3.0 GPA. more...
Julien A. & Doris Evelyn Waller Tillery Endowment Scholarship
Annual award for incoming freshman student attending Southeastern University full-time, majoring in Business. Applicant must have financial need, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be of the highest moral character and behavior. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Mary Z. Wirth Scholarships in Music Education
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Loyola University New Orleans who are majoring in Music Education. Selection based academic achievement and musical talent. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. more...
Otto F. Briede Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Loyola University New Orleans who are majoring in Physics. Selection based academic achievement, community involvement and leadership abilities. Due date, number of awards, and award amount may vary. more...

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