TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend either one of the Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities, schools that are a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana approved Proprietary and Cosmetology Schools or institutions that are a part of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The four different award components of the TOPS Program are:
Important TOPS Information:
TOPS TECH approved academic programs are currently under review. Students who enroll in a program of study in reliance on information set forth in this chart shall be allowed to begin and to receive TOPS Tech payment for such program of study. Updates to the approved courses of study will be posted as soon as they are available. Current TOPS Funding Status for the amount a TOPS Award will pay during the upcoming academic year.
| FAQ | File |
|---|---|
| ACT and SAT questions | |
| Award Amounts | |
| Citizenship | |
| Core curriculum | |
| Early Graduation and Early College Admissions | |
| Eligible postsecondary institutions | |
| Exceptions | |
| First time, full time enrollment requirement | |
| GED - HiSet - Nongraduate | |
| Graduate School | |
| High School Graduation Recognition | |
| High School Reporting | |
| Home Study Programs | |
| Less than full time enrollment | |
| Military | |
| Out of State and Out of Country High School Graduates | |
| Privacy | |
| Renewal - Grades Requirements | |
| Renewal - Hours | |
| Residency | |
| Returning from an out of state college | |
| Student Hub Account Information | |
| Summer School | |
| TOPS Application Process | |
| TOPS High School Cumulative GPA | |
| TOPS Tech | |
| TOPS TOP 10 TO DO LIST |
Hurricane Laura Questions and Answers
TOPS Forms
TOPS Questions and Answers [PDF]
Student Hub Flyer
ACT/ SAT Questions and Answers
Current TOPS Funding Status
TOPS Processing Frequently Asked Questions
Calculation of TOPS Grade Point Average [PDF]
Louisiana Award System
LOSFA Student Hub
TOPS Statutes
TOPS Award Recipient’s Rights and Responsibilities [PDF]
TOPS Tech Award Recipient’s Rights and Responsibilities [PDF]
STS Questions and Answers [PDF]
TOPS OPH Core Reference Table [PDF]
TOPS JumpStart Core Reference Table [PDF]
TOPS Brochures and Flyers
TOPS Core Curriculum Flyer for 2018 Graduates and thereafter [PDF]
TOPS Core Courses Calculated on 5.00 Scale [PDF]
TOPS Tech Core Curriculum Flyer for 2014 Graduates and thereafter [PDF]
TOPS Tech Core Curriculum Jumpstart Flyer for 2018 Graduates and thereafter [PDF]
TOPS Core Curriculum for 2014 Graduates — Includes TOPS Equivalents, AP and IB Courses [PDF]
TOPS Misperceptions [PDF]
TOPS Program Bulletins
TOPS Rules
Less than Full-Time Enrollment Guidelines
