LOSFA’s Scholarship and Grant Programs
LOSFA administers a variety of scholarships and grants to help students access and afford postsecondary education. See below to access information on all LOSFA-administered programs, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Please note: LOSFA never charges fees to apply for any of its scholarships or grants.
TOPS
A program of state merit-based aid for Louisiana residents who attend an approved school, college, or university. There are five award levels: Opportunity, Performance, Honors, Excellence, and TOPS Tech.
TOPS Tech
An award that may be used for up to two years of skill or occupational training at an approved school, college, or university to pursue a vocational or technical education certificate, diploma or non-academic degree program.
TOPS Tech Early Start
An award for Louisiana public high school juniors and seniors enrolled in dual enrollment courses at a Louisiana postsecondary institution in a top demand occupation.
M.J. FOSTER
PROMISE PROGRAM
A program that provides financial support for students aged 20 years or older to earn credentials in high-demand, high-income program areas in industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics.
GO
GRANT
A program to provide a need-based component to the state’s financial aid plan for Pell Grant recipients who need additional aid to afford the cost of attending college.
ROCKEFELLER STATE WILDLIFE SCHOLARSHIP
A competitive scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university.
PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A scholarship that pays required fees for members of the Louisiana National Guard who qualify for the National Guard tuition exemption.
REGIONAL CONTRACT PROGRAM
A program that allows Louisiana students opportunities to study optometry and podiatry at select out-of-state institutions at discounted tuition rates.
GO YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
A program that provides tuition aid for students who graduate from or complete course credit recovery through the Louisiana National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe Program.
JOHN R. JUSTICE STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
A program that provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.
STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER PEOPLE (STEP)
A program funded by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) recipients.
CHAFEE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING VOUCHER (ETV)
The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program awards $5,000 per academic year to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who have been in the foster care system to assist in offsetting the costs of postsecondary education.
BESE TUITION PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
A competitive program that provides funding for selected teachers to enroll in courses at regionally accredited colleges or universities in Louisiana.
GEAUX TEACH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A program that provides scholarships to students who are enrolled in teacher preparation programs or alternate certification programs approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
OTHER
SCHOLARSHIPS
LOSFA also assists students in finding financial aid opportunities beyond state-funded programs. Use this page to access resources to explore other scholarship options that may be available.
