Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

Louisiana’s first choice  for college access

We guide Louisiana students through every step of their college journey, from exploring opportunities to securing financial aid. Whether you’re just starting to think about college or  ready to apply, LOSFA provides the resources and support you need to make higher education  accessible and affordable.

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Our Approach

Three Steps to College Success

LOSFA strives to be Louisiana’s first choice for college access. Our three-part process allows students to continue their education — beyond high school — by promoting, preparing for, and providing college access support to any student, any age, anywhere in Louisiana.

Promote

We promote college access through educational programs, FAFSA and college application completion support, college access browses, integrated business and industry visits, postsecondary campus visits, comprehensive communications and outreach, and more, as the state’s expert source of information on financial assistance.

Prepare

We prepare students for college success by providing intensive comprehensive college and career advising, connections to support services, mentoring, student network groups, opportunities to connect with employers for job shadowing and internships, partnerships with community organizations and postsecondary institutions, college access educational programs, financial literacy resources, and more.

Provide

We provide college financial assistance and related support services by administering Louisiana’s merit-based Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship, need-based Louisiana GO Grant scholarship, M.J. Foster Promise Program, Louisiana Geaux Teach, Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship Program, Louisiana’s 529 START Saving Plan, K12 Saving Plan, LA ABLE, and more.

File Your FAFSA. Fund Your Future.

Completing the FAFSA Can Unlock  More Aid Than You Think

The FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal grants, loans, work-study funds, and Louisiana state aid, including GO Grant and TOPS. It takes as little as 10 minutes to complete. Students miss out on millions in Pell Grant funding every year by skipping it. Get the guidance, resources, and one-on-one help you need to get it done.

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Louisiana’s 529 Saving Programs

Start Saving for What Comes Next

Whether you’re planning for college, K-12 tuition, or the long-term needs of a family member with a disability, Louisiana has a saving program built for you. START, START K12, and LA ABLE offer tax-smart ways to invest in education and independence — on your timeline, at your pace.

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