Strategies To Empower People (STEP)

The Strategies to Empower People (STEP) Program is funded by Louisiana Works and awards payment of postsecondary tuition and up to $300 for books and fees each semester to eligible recipients of the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP).

Standard Eligibility

Students Must:

  1. Receive FITAP assistance; and
  2. Be approved by Louisiana Works for participation in the STEP Program.

If you are a recipient of FITAP and are enrolled or plan to enroll in postsecondary education, request additional information regarding eligibility for STEP from your Department of Health caseworker.

Contact LOSFA’s Special Program Staff

For more information on the administration of the STEP Program, contact LOSFA’s Special Program staff at [email protected] or (225) 219-7708.