Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)
Award tier determines eligibility and potential extras; duration and renewal depend on continuous enrollment, progress, credits, and funding.
About Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)
TOPS rewards Louisiana graduates’ academic achievement and pays eligible tuition at participating colleges; some tiers include additional stipends.
Criteria include residency and eligible graduation, an approved high-school curriculum, and GPA/ACT or SAT thresholds set by LOSFA. For 2026 graduates, the initial application deadline is July 1 after graduation; late filing can cost one or two semesters of eligibility. FAFSA is the broader route if you also seek Pell or other aid; a TOPS-only online application is available.
File FAFSA or the correct LOSFA application, monitor Louisiana Award System, and confirm high-school records were received. For a 2026 graduate, the complete application deadline is July 1, 2027 before the first college academic year; file several weeks early. Review the actual award because late filing may reduce semesters and changes in major or enrollment may affect renewal.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Award tier determines eligibility and potential extras; duration and renewal depend on continuous enrollment, progress, credits, and funding.
How to apply or get help: File FAFSA or the correct LOSFA application, monitor Louisiana Award System, and confirm high-school records were received. For a 2026 graduate, the complete application deadline is July 1, 2027 before the first college academic year; file several weeks early. Review the actual award because late filing may reduce semesters and changes in major or enrollment may affect renewal. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program