Louisiana TOPS Award

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

Up to $12,000FAFSA or TOPS application due by Jul 1 after graduationLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of LA; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 2.5 GPA or higher.

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Louisiana high school grads with Louisiana-resident parents can qualify for this tiered merit scholarship. The top Excellence Award covers tuition and fees or $12,000 a year, whichever is less, at a public school, requiring a 3.50 core GPA plus a 31 ACT or 1390 SAT; the lower tiers (Opportunity, Performance, Honors) ask for less and pay less. File the FAFSA or TOPS application by July 1 after graduation.

What you'll need to apply

  • Financial information: FAFSA
  • Minimum GPA 2.5 (TOPS core GPA; 3.25 for Performance, 3.5 for Honors)
  • SAT or ACT scores: ACT 20+ (Opportunity), 23+ (Performance), 27+ (Honors)
  • Completed TOPS core curriculum
  • Louisiana resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Residents of: LA
  • • Minimum GPA: 2.5

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