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TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) - Honors Award

The Louisiana TOPS Honors 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 $800 on a first dollar basis. Students who attend in-state private colleges can receive the value of weighted average in-state public tuition and $800 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

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