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Grants
Grants are awarded to students with significant financial need in combination with work and loans as part of an aid package. Normally, financial need is determined from information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.
Federal Pell Grant- Annual award of $400 to $4310.
- Open to US Citizens or eligible non-citizens with financial need.
- File FAFSA online by March 31 (SUBR preferred filing date).
- Basis for award: need as defined in federal formula.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)- Annual award of $200-$4,000.
- Open to U.S. Citizens or eligible non-citizens with financial need.
- Basis for award: need as defined in federal formula.
- Primary consideration will be given to Pell Grant recipients who have the lowest EFC.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Students who meet the following criteria may potentially be eligible to receive the ACG. - be a U.S. Citizen
- have graduated from a high school after January 1, 2005.
- be eligible for a Pell Grant
- be enrolled as a full-time first or second year student in a 2 year or 4 year degree program
- must have successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Students who meet the following criteria may potentially be eligible to receive the SMART grant. - be a U.S. Citizen
- be eligible for a Pell Grant
- be enrolled as a full-time 3rd or 4th year student in a baccalaureate degree program
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- be currently enrolled in an eligible mahor in one of the following categories: Computer Science, Engineering, Critical Foreign Languages, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Technology or Multidisciplinary Studies
Louisiana "Go Grant" Program
Initial Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the LA “Go Grant”, the student must: Be a resident of Louisiana; and Receive a Federal Pell Grant; and Be an undergraduate student (first-time) seeking a Certificate or Degree; and Have an Educational Cost Gap (ECG) greater than $0; and a. Be a student (any age) who entered college as a first-time freshmen during academic year 2007-2008 or later; OR
b. Be a student who is age 25 or older and not having enrolled in a college or university in credit bearing courses for at least one academic year (two consecutive regular semesters, excluding summer terms). Have financial need Not have a criminal conviction, except for misdemeanor traffic violations Not be in default of an educational loan
Continued Eligibility
Students are generally selected during the Fall semester and may continue to receive a LA “Go Grant” Award for the proceeding Spring semester provided the recipient meets the following criteria: Meet all of the initial eligibility criteria listed in the above Must continue to receive the Federal Pell grant or financial need grant. Must still have an education cost gap greater than $0, as determined using the ECG formula. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by SUBR’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Maximum Award Amount: - The maximum annual award for any student is $ 2,000 per academic year.
- The annual award amount for students who enroll less than full time shall be prorated based upon the actual registered hours. Actual disbursement amounts will be based upon the student’s enrolled hours as of the 14th day of class for each semester or 7th class day for the summer term:
- The maximum total lifetime award amount for any student is $ 10,000.
*For more information on the Louisiana “Go Grant” Program, please visit www.osfa.state.la.us/go_grant.htm
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) or Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP)
Individual grants range from $200 to $2,000; the amount is determined by the financial aid officer and is governed by the number of applicants and the availability of funds.
Participating schools may establish eligibility criteria in addition to that established by LOSFA and listed below:
Leap applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a U.S. Citizen or national or eligible noncitizen
- Register with Selective Service if required
- Be a resident of Louisiana for at least one year prior to July 1 of the award year
- annually submit the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA by the state deadline.
- Have a high school diploma with at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average, or a minimum average score of 45 on the General Educational Development (GED) test, or an ACT composite score of at least 20, or a postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.00 from the most recent term.
- Be selected and certified by the school for receipt of a LEAP award, contingent upon final approval by Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission.
- Meet any additional selection criteria established by the individual institution participating in the LEAP Program.
- Be certified as a full-time undergraduate student in an eligible program at an eligible postsecondary institution, and either:
- Have substantial financial need of at least $199.
- Be in compliance with the terms of other federal and state aid programs.
- Not have a criminal conviction, except for misdemeanor traffic violations.
- Agree that the award proceeds will be used exclusively for educational expenses.
- Not be in default of an educational loan
Maintaining Eligibility
To continue receiving a LEAP Award, the recipient must meet all of the following criteria: - Meet all of the initial eligibility criteria listed in the above
- Maintain a cumulative postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.00 calculated on a 4.00 scale by the conclusion of the spring term.
for more information, please visit the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
Tuition Opportunity Program for Students
Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a comprehensive program of state scholarships and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance programs in the nation. TOPS has four award components. Click here for further details on TOPS.
Louisiana National Guard Program- Up to fill Louisiana tuition/fees.
- Open to Louisiana residents after one full year of service in the Louisiana National Guard as an enlisted person or company grade officer up to the rank of captain.
- Apply through your local Louisiana National Guard Recruiting Officer.
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