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TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) - Performance Award

    The Louisiana TOPS Performance Award was established in 1989 for Louisiana residents. The award pays for tuition and certain fees at any in-state public colleges or universities plus an annual stipend of $400 on a first dollar basis. Students who attend in-state private colleges can receive the value of weighted average in-state public tuition and $400 stipend as well. Students must also merit requirements. The program is funded by Louisiana's general fund and the state's Millennium Trust.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    1989

    Website Links 

    http://www.osfa.la.gov/

    Promise Typology Category 

    State merit-based aid programs

    State 

    Louisiana

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    N/A

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    First Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No