Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming recently hand-delivered $163,943.14 to the Southern University System, marking a big win for the collegiate network and a reminder for residents to check for unclaimed funds.
Who Benefits?
The payment is shared across all campuses of the Southern University System, including:
The funds come from unclaimed property held by the state, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, or other abandoned assets.
Why This Matters
Fleming emphasized that unclaimed property isn’t “found money” for the state—it belongs to the rightful owners.
Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
How to Check for Your Own Unclaimed Property
Checking is simple: residents, businesses, and nonprofits can search Louisiana’s unclaimed property database online. Any verified claims can be returned directly to the owner.
Click here to see if you have unclaimed property and potentially recover forgotten funds before they sit idle.
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