Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)

TOPS Opportunity, Performance and Honors Awards

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Award
Opportunity: TOPS Award Amount (tuition-based amount set per institution). Performance: TOPS Award Amount plus $400 annual stipend. Honors: TOPS Award Amount plus $800 annual stipend. LAICU private colleges pay a weighted average amount.
Timeline
  1. Jul 1Application must be received by (or next business day) following the one-year anniversary of high school graduation
  2. Feb 1FAFSA priority deadline is of senior year (displayed without a year)
How to apply
FAFSA or the TOPS Online Application
Who can apply
Louisiana resident; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; BESE-approved high school; 19.0 units of the TOPS Core Curriculum. Opportunity: 2.50 TOPS core GPA and ACT of at least the prior-year state average but never less than 20. Performance: 3.25 core GPA and ACT 23. Honors: 3.50 core GPA and ACT 27 (SAT equivalents accepted). Must enroll full time by the first semester after the first anniversary of graduation.
Good to know
Only usable at eligible Louisiana institutions. ACT superscores are not accepted. Out-of-state and home study graduates have different score requirements.
Details
Score minimumPermanent residents eligible