FAFSA:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Website: https://studentaid.gov
The FAFSA serves as your application for the following:
-TOPS: Louisiana program that helps pays for tuition for eligible residents who attend public and certain private colleges and universities within the state. TOPS offers different award tiers depending on a student's high school core curriculum GPA and ACT/SAT scores. For more information on TOPS, visit the LOSFA Website.
-Pell Grants: Money for college that you don't have to pay back.
-Student Loans: Money for college that you eventually have to pay back.
-Work Study: Part-time jobs for college students with financial need.
***We recommend for you to begin applying for the FAFSA around October of Senior Year!***