Louisiana scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Louisiana runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
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Open to most students
TOPS Excellence Award
Tuition and fees or $12,000 per year, whichever is less (public); tuition and fees or $8,500, whichever is less (LAICU private)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowLouisiana's top TOPS level: full tuition and fees up to $12,000 a year at a public college (up to $8,500 at a LAICU private college) for a 3.50 core GPA and a 31 ACT.
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 3.5+ GPA
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
$2,000 per year (undergraduate); $3,000 per year (graduate); $12,000 cumulative maximumLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open now · due December 1, 2026$2,000 a year for undergraduates and $3,000 a year for graduate students majoring in forestry, wildlife or marine science at a Louisiana public university.
- What it takes: FAFSA + state application + transcript
- For undergrads, grad students
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- For forestry, wildlife, marine science students
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen, national or eligible noncitizen (Selective Service registration if required)
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
M.J. Foster Promise Program
$3,200 per award year ($1,600 per semester) full-time; up to $6,400 total (full $6,400 in one year for certain high-cost programs)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowUp to $3,200 a year ($6,400 total) toward tuition, fees and required books/supplies for Louisiana adults 21+ in high-demand workforce programs at community and technical colleges.
- What it takes: state application + FAFSA
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, trade school students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
TOPS Honors Award
TOPS Award Amount for your school + $800 annual stipend; 2026-27 totals about $3,180-$9,678 per year by school (e.g. $8,262.98 at LSU Baton Rouge)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowTOPS tuition amount plus an $800/yr stipend for Louisiana students with a 3.50 TOPS core GPA and a 27 ACT.
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 3.5+ GPA
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
TOPS Opportunity Award
TOPS Award Amount (2016-17 tuition level at your school); 2026-27 ranges from $2,380 to about $8,878 per year by school (e.g. $7,462.98 at LSU Baton Rouge; $5,718 at LAICU private colleges)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowLouisiana's base merit award: pays a set tuition amount each year (e.g. $7,462.98 at LSU Baton Rouge in 2026-27) at Louisiana colleges for students with a 2.50 TOPS core GPA and a qualifying ACT.
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
TOPS Performance Award
TOPS Award Amount for your school + $400 annual stipend; 2026-27 totals about $2,780-$9,278 per year by school (e.g. $7,862.98 at LSU Baton Rouge)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowTOPS tuition amount plus a $400/yr stipend for Louisiana students with a 3.25 TOPS core GPA and a 23 ACT.
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Needs a 3.25+ GPA
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
TOPS Tech Award
TOPS Award Amount for your school (2026-27: about $2,618-$3,214 per year at two-year public colleges) for up to two yearsLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Open nowUp to two years of TOPS tuition for a technical certificate, diploma or applied associate degree in Louisiana, for students with a 2.50 core GPA and a 17 ACT (or WorkKeys Silver).
- What it takes: FAFSA + transcript + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana GO Grant
$300 minimum to $3,000 maximum per year (set by your school)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Apply any timeLouisiana's need-based grant: $300 to $3,000 a year for Pell Grant recipients with remaining financial need at Louisiana colleges.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana Geaux Teach Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 per yearLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Check datesUp to $5,000 a year for Louisiana students in BESE-approved teacher preparation or alternate certification programs.
- What it takes: state application + FAFSA
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- For education, teacher preparation students
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen (registered with Selective Service if required)
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV)
Up to $5,000 per academic yearLouisiana Department of Children and Family Services, administered by LOSFA
Apply any timeUp to $5,000 a year for current and former foster youth (ages 14-25) in college or training.
- Who it's for: Current or former foster youth (Louisiana foster care)
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana Resident Teacher Stipend
$3,300Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Apply any time$3,300 for teacher-preparation students completing a year-long residency (student teaching) with a certified mentor in a Louisiana public school.
- Who it's for: Year-long teacher resident in a Louisiana MFP-funded school
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- For education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Disabled Veterans Tuition and Fee Exemption
Remaining tuition and fees after Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsLouisiana public postsecondary institutions (state law La. R.S. 17:1688)
Apply any timeCovers the tuition and fees left after the Post-9/11 GI Bill for Louisiana-resident veterans with a service-connected disability who don't qualify for the 100% GI Bill tier.
- Who it's for: Veteran with a VA service-connected disability (Post-9/11 GI Bill eligible, below the 100% tier)
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
GO Youth ChalleNGe Grant
Cost of tuition at a Louisiana public college (average public amount at LAICU colleges) for up to two yearsLouisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Apply any timeTwo years of tuition at a Louisiana public college for graduates of the Louisiana National Guard's Youth ChalleNGe Program in a high-demand career program.
- Who it's for: Graduate of the Louisiana National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship
Equal to mandatory fees on your fee bill (set by the institution)Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Apply any timePays mandatory fees at Louisiana public colleges for Louisiana National Guard members who get the Guard tuition exemption.
- Who it's for: Louisiana National Guard member in good standing, eligible for the Guard tuition exemption
- What it takes: membership
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)
Full tuition at Louisiana public colleges and universitiesLouisiana National Guard / Louisiana Department of Military Affairs
Apply any timeFree tuition at Louisiana public colleges for drilling Louisiana National Guard members.
- Who it's for: Louisiana Army or Air National Guard member in good standing
- What it takes: membership
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Louisiana National Guard Survivors Tuition Exemption
Full tuition at Louisiana public colleges and universitiesLouisiana National Guard / Louisiana public institutions (state law La. R.S. 29:36.1(G))
Apply any timeFree tuition at Louisiana public colleges for the surviving spouse and children of a Louisiana National Guard member who died from active-duty or combat-zone service.
- Who it's for: Surviving spouse or child of a Louisiana National Guard member who died from active-duty or combat service
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Scholarship for Children of School Employees Killed or Disabled by Assault on Duty
Tuition, books, and room and board waived + $125 per semesterLouisiana public colleges and universities (state law La. R.S. 17:1684)
Apply any timeFree tuition, books, and room and board at Louisiana public colleges plus $125 a semester for children of parish/city school employees killed or totally disabled by an assault on the job.
- Who it's for: Child of a Louisiana parish/city school employee killed or totally disabled by assault on duty
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Scholarship for a Child of a Military Person Killed in Performance of Duty
Tuition, books, and room and board waived + $125 per semester book allowanceLouisiana public postsecondary institutions (state law La. R.S. 17:1686)
Apply any timeFree tuition, books, and room and board at Louisiana public colleges, plus $125 a semester for books, for children of Louisiana service members killed in post-9/11 operations.
- Who it's for: Child of a Louisiana service member killed in performance of duty (OEF/OIF, post-9/11)
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Scholarships for Families of Firefighters Killed or Disabled in the Line of Duty
Tuition, fees, and room and board waived + $250 per semester for booksLouisiana public colleges and universities (state law La. R.S. 17:1682.1 and 17:1682.2)
Apply any timeFree tuition, fees, and room and board at Louisiana public colleges plus $250 a semester for books for children and spouses of firefighters killed or disabled on duty, and for disabled firefighters.
- Who it's for: Child or spouse of a Louisiana firefighter killed or disabled in the line of duty; or a disabled firefighter
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Scholarships for Families of Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and Probation/Parole Officers Killed or Disabled in the Line of Duty
Tuition, fees, books and room and board waived (spouses/disabled officers also get $250 per semester for books)Louisiana public colleges and universities (state law La. R.S. 17:1681.1 and 17:1681.2)
Apply any timeFree tuition, fees, books and (for full-time students) room and board at Louisiana public colleges for children of Louisiana law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled on duty; spouses and disabled officers also covered.
- Who it's for: Child or spouse of a Louisiana police officer, deputy sheriff or probation/parole officer killed or disabled in the line of duty; or a disabled police officer
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program
Tuition plus up to $300 per semester for books and feesLouisiana Works (Louisiana Workforce Commission), administered by LOSFA
Apply any timePays college tuition plus up to $300 a semester for books and fees for Louisiana FITAP (cash assistance) recipients approved by Louisiana Works.
- Who it's for: FITAP (Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program) recipient approved by Louisiana Works
- What it takes: school nomination
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, adults going back to school
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Title 29 In-State Tuition Exemption (Veterans' Dependents)
Tuition and school-imposed fees waived at Louisiana public collegesLouisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA)
Apply any timeFree tuition and school fees at Louisiana public colleges for children of 90-100% disabled or deceased veterans and for spouses/surviving spouses of qualifying veterans.
- Who it's for: Child, spouse or surviving spouse of a qualifying disabled, deceased, MIA or POW veteran
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
BESE Tuition Program for Teachers
Course tuition paid directly to the college (amount not published)Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), paid through LOSFA
Check datesService scholarshipThe catch: Teach one semester in a Louisiana state-approved school per semester of courses funded; courses you don't complete must be repaid.
Competitive program that pays course tuition for selected Louisiana teachers taking courses at Louisiana colleges and universities.
- Who it's for: Certified classroom teacher in a Louisiana state-approved school
- What it takes: state application
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- For education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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