M.J. Foster Promise Program Application Opens June 1 with Lower Age Requirement 

Baton Rouge, LA – The application for the M.J. Foster Promise Program, administered by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), is open for its fourth year of funding. For the 2025-2026 award year, the minimum age requirement for new applicants has been lowered to 19.

The M.J. Foster Promise Program was created to provide financial support for eligible adult students who are earning credentials that align with high-demand jobs in Louisiana’s growing industry sectors, such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. 

Students interested in applying for the program should complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The FAFSA® must be completed before a student receives a second payment of award funds. Students can access FAFSA completion assistance by visiting geauxfafsa.org.

The award amount of $3,200 per award year is for a full-time student. Students can receive a maximum of $6,400 over a period of three years, or they may receive the maximum award amount of $6,400 in one year for certain high-cost programs. The M.J. Foster Promise Program award cannot be used in conjunction with the TOPS scholarship award.

Visit the M.J. Foster Promise Program website for more information.

About the M.J. Foster Promise Program

Named after former Louisiana Governor Murphy “Mike” J. Foster, the M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students who enroll in a qualified program at a two-year public college or university or an accredited proprietary school licensed by the Board of Regents to pursue an associate degree or a shorter-term postsecondary education credential required for certain high-demand, high-wage occupations aligned with Louisiana’s workforce priorities.