Senior Information

FAFSA REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION:

The Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a students free application for loans and grants. If a student is wishing to apply for federal loans and grants to pay for college or university expenses, the FAFSA is the application for doing so. Also, if a student is planning to use the TOPS scholarship, students must also complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA for this process.

The following information must be available to complete the FAFSA:

Student and parent Social Security Numbers
Student driver’s license number
Parent/Guardian and Student FSA ID login
2022 federal tax information or tax returns for student and parents
Records of untaxed income, such as Social Security benefits, welfare benefits, and veterans benefits for student and parents
Information on savings, investments, and business and farm assets for student and parents

Warning! Be wary of organizations that charge a fee to submit your application. You can always file free of charge at the web sites listed above.

The deadline for submission of FAFSA to receive financial aid in the state of Louisiana is July 1, 2021. However, the earlier the application is filed the sooner you will be notified of your award.

If you have any questions or concerns please request to see your counselors for more information.

YES THAT IS CORRECT!!!

In order to graduate from High School in Louisiana you must complete the FAFSA and send confirmation to your school counselor. In 2018, Louisiana became the first state to pass a law requiring students to complete the FAFSA as a prerequisite for graduating from high school. As a result, many students secured more financial aid across the state, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Education. Any senior planning to receive any type of financial assistance (scholarships, grants, loans, work study, etc.) must complete the FAFSA.

ATTENTION SENIORS ONLY

In order to complete the FAFSA process you and your parent must first create an FSA ID for each of you.

Click the button to the left to create your FSA ID.

After October 1, 2022 and once you have both your FSA IDs you can continue completing your FAFSA for the 2023-2024 school year. You will need your 2021 Federal Taxes.

Click the button to the left to begin your FAFSA.

REMEMBER STUDENTS YOU MUST SEND YOUR FAFSA CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO YOUR COUNSELOR IN ORDER TO VERIFY COMPLETION FOR GRADUATION!!!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAFSA ASSISTANCE: https://lela.org/student-resource-center/

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

This page is updated regularly. New and updated scholarships will be added to the top of this list. Click on the links and complete the application process for as many scholarships as you want. The more the merrier!!! Also check your Cohort Classroom for more scholarship and college information.

Certa Law Group

LELA Scholarship & LELA FAFSA COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIP

Dudley DeBosier Scholarship

Hire A Helper Scholarship

Sleep Scholarships- Mattress Advisor

Louisiana Recreation and Park Association

Mobile Device Innovation Scholarship

Derrick Law Firm Scholarships

Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs

EAA Aviation Center Scholarship Programs

The Gates Scholarship

Ark-La-Tex Agricultural Council