Some Louisiana Students Might Have to Repay TOPS Money
A scholarship program meant to uplift students is now sparking a heated debate. Let’s take a closer look at the implications for young learners in Louisiana.
TOPS
Will New Louisiana TOPS Mean Higher Costs at LSU, Other Schools?
A new Louisiana bill could overhaul the state’s TOPS scholarship program—creating new tiers, capping awards, and possibly raising out-of-pocket costs for some students.
Bye FAFSA: Louisiana Drops Application Requirement for Graduates
Louisiana's BESE has decided to drop the FAFSA requirement for high school graduates because it believes the process may be unnecessarily cumbersome on parents.
Deadline to Submit ACT Scores for TOPS Extended
Students and parents have been given more time to take the ACT test and submit scores while still remaining eligible for TOPS benefits.
Louisiana House Republicans Favor Fully Funding TOPS Program
If Louisiana House Republican leaders have their way, the popular TOPS college tuition program will be fully funded in next year's budget.
Record Number Of TOPS Graduates & Lawmakers May Change The Rules
Louisiana's Department of Education says a record number of graduates have met the requirements necessary to receive a TOPS award. The news comes as representatives are scheduled to debate bills Thursday that would change the state's scholarship program.
Here’s A Look At The Changes Proposed To Louisiana’s TOPS Program
State leges have mulled over how to TOPS will be affected amid a budget shortfall. Here is what's proposed.
LSU Announces Higher Fees For Incoming Students
LSU announced a 5% fee increase for students attending classes for the fall term. This increase will not be covered by TOPS.
State Legislative Budget Includes 100% Funding for TOPS
Good news for college students in the state of Louisiana as it appears that the TOPS program will be fully funded.
GPA Increase For TOPS Passes Louisiana House
TOPS funding in full could be back for our state's best and brightest students. It will come down to the Senate to make the final decision.
Louisiana Education Committee To Discuss Raising TOPS GPA Requirement Today
High School Seniors are graduating all over Acadiana right now, and many are uncertain what the future of their education holds regarding Louisiana's TOPS program. Today, Louisiana's Education Committee will meet to discuss raising the GPA requirement for the program.
House Committee Votes To Fully Fund TOPS
A very important committee votes to green light full funding for TOPS. Here's why it will never pass the full House.
Legislation Would Demand TOPS Payback
Legislators continue to try and find ways to fund TOPS for Louisiana's deserving students. This probably isn't one of those ways.
Louisiana Students Can Get The Internet To Pay For College
Do you need money to help with college? The answer to your financial issues could be a simple click away.
Louisiana College Students Question TOPS Changes
University students across the state are speaking out about changes to the program that was designed to help them help our state.
Financial Aid Requests By Louisiana Students Are On The Increase
With TOPS awards growing smaller and smaller Louisiana's best and brightest students are now seeking federal education aid in near record numbers.
State Rep. Proposes Raising GPA Requirement For TOPS
Lawmakers are once again proposing more changes to the TOPS scholarship program.
Tuition Increases Turning More Tiger Coeds To Online Sugar Daddies
Would you consider the gift of a college education to be romantic? One online dating site says it can be and many LSU students are finding this new kind of "love" online.
Naming Rights For Louisiana’s TOPS Program? It Could Happen
If advertisers were really wanting to target college kids there could be the TOPS Ramen program for students.
Two Louisiana Universities Will Cover 100% Of TOPS
Parents and students of two state universities received some welcome news regarding the changes in TOPS financial aid for college.