Press Releases
The mission of the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is to promote, prepare for and provide equity of college access to Louisiana students.
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- 2021
February 22, 2021, – LOSFA assisting law professionals with loan repayment program
February 23, 2021 – LOSFA’s new Student Network Groups encourage postsecondary retention and provide professional networking
April 19, 2021 – LOSFA announces partnership with Upromise
April 19, 2021 – High school seniors encourage peers to complete the FAFSA
April 28, 2021 – LOSFA launches campaign about saving and investing in education
- 2020
May 29, 2020 – LOSFA encourages parents and families to START saving to offset cost of college
April 9, 2020: – LOSFA launches FAFSA Now campaign; Seniors encouraged to complete the FAFSA to secure money for college
April 3, 2020: – Governor Edwards issues Proclamation to provide relief for TOPS eligible students
February 24, 2020: – LOSFA accepting applications for John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program
- 2019
November 8, 2019: – LOSFA announces new Connect 2 Success Initiative
July 9, 2019: – LOSFA student mentor invited to attend White House Initiative on HBCUs
July 8, 2019: – Louisiana ranks #1 in the nation for FAFSA completion
June 10, 2019: – Catahoula Parish students and school officials credit LOSFA services for successful year
May 24, 2019: – LSU graduate credits Louisiana GEAR UP with helping him find best college path
May 13, 2019: – LOSFA hosted its 3rd annual Aspire to Inspire Luncheon
May 9, 2019: – TOPS Processing begins in June
May 3, 2019: – LOSFA to participate in BABY GRAND at Woman’s Hospital
April 25, 2019: – Students to promote academic success at Louisiana GEAR UP Day at the state capitol
April 12, 2019: – Counselors and coaches talk student-athlete success, via LOSFA
March 4, 2019: – Block High School students receive college prep access and support from LOSFA
January 23, 2019: – Southern University students awarded scholarship to pursue eco-friendly studies
January 14, 2019: – John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program Application Period is January 1-April 30, 2019
January 11, 2019: – High school seniors receive scholarship assistance with writing workshops
January 7, 2019: – LOSFA hosts third annual FAFSA tournament for high school seniors
- 2018
December 18, 2018: – Louisiana’s START K12 Saving Plan Launched
November 28, 2018: – Lincoln Preparatory School makes academic gains, credits LOSFA and Louisiana GEAR UP services
October 1, 2018: – Governor John Bel Edwards Proclaims October as Louisiana College Application and Access Month
