Veterans and Military
LOSFA is committed to supporting those who have served our nation. Whether you are a disabled veteran, active-duty service member, or a member of the Louisiana National Guard, Louisiana offers a range of educational benefits and resources to help you achieve your academic and career goals.
Our state takes pride in providing robust support systems for our veterans and military personnel. From tuition exemptions for disabled veterans to comprehensive financial aid programs, we ensure that you have access to the educational opportunities you deserve. Explore the resources and benefits available to you and your family, and learn how Louisiana is dedicated to honoring your service through education.
Disabled Veterans Exceptions
Are you a disabled veteran? Disabled veterans who meet the following requirements will receive an exemption equal to the remaining tuition and fees owed to their institution:
- Have a service-connected disability (as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
- Be a Louisiana resident.
- Enroll in an eligible program of education at a public postsecondary institution.
- Do not qualify for the 100% eligibility tier.
- Apply for federal education assistance.
- Maintain full-time enrollment at the eligible institution.
- Satisfy the institution’s academic standards and comply with its rules and regulations for enrollment and continued attendance.
Disabled veterans are eligible for this exemption for up to ten (10) semesters (or an equivalent number of units in an eligible institution operating on a schedule based on units other than semesters).
Financial Aid Programs
In addition to the benefits you will receive under the GI Bill, you will also have access to various scholarships and financial aid programs that will help you reduce the cost of your education. Many of the benefits listed below apply to Soldiers serving on active duty, as well as those in the Reserve. Read each individual benefit to make sure it applies to your service category. Remember, you can also ask a recruiter for more information.
- Military Federal Grants
Iraq And Afghanistan Service Grant
You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if:
- you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of your Expected Family Contribution but
- meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and
- your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
- you were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.
Maximum award is equal to maximum Pell Grant amount
- Military Educational Opportunities
Military Educational Opportunities (Additional Information)
G.I. Bill
Education benefits for service members who have served on active duty for 90 or more days
- Up to 100% Tuition and Fee Coverage
- Monthly Living (Housing) Stipend
- Up to $1,000 a year for Books and Supplies
ROTC Scholarships
In exchange for a service commitment, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships pay for almost all tuition, fees and books charges for four years of college
- Military Educational Opportunities for Louisiana Students
Military Educational Opportunities for Louisiana Students (Additional Information)
Louisiana National Guard Tuition Exemption
Waives the cost of tuition only for Louisiana Army and Air National Guard soldiers attending a Louisiana institution
Louisiana National Guard Patriot Scholarship
Provides scholarships to Louisiana National Guard members who are enrolled in a Louisiana public postsecondary institution and who are eligible for the Louisiana National Guard tuition waiver.
This program provides for the payment of mandatory fees charged to the student by the institution as funds are appropriated.
