My son is a high school senior, and my stomach lurched when the Louisiana legislature essentially laid waste to the TOPS program. Like many parents, I am searching for alternate ways to pay for college. His guidance counselor gave us the link to a nifty website featuring several odd scholarships I didn't know about! Who knew they offered a scholarship just for being funny? Or tall?
3 weeks ago Higher education continues to face fiscal shortfalls across the state. Four universities have been placed on a fiscal watch list because of these economic realities.
July 3, 2016 What can parents and students expect once the fall college semester begins? Trust me, it gets worse in the spring.
June 25, 2016 Here's to hoping we can figure out a some ways to raise revenue for TOPS that doesn't cause any more damage to our wallets.
May 25, 2016 What is the future of TOPS in Louisiana. This informative video could answer some of your questions about some of the proposed changes.
May 18, 2016 Governor John Bel Edwards' call in radio show goes live across the state today at 2 PM
May 11, 2016 The good news for parents and students is there will be TOPS money available to help with higher cost of education for those that qualify. The bad news is the program will continue to cover less and less of the cost of that education over time.
May 10, 2016 Governor not in total agreement with the House Appropriations Committee plan to totally fund the TOPS program.
May 9, 2016 The House Appropriations Committee could cast a major vote on the future of the TOPS program in our state today.
May 4, 2016 If you were counting on TOPS money for full tuition to college next year. It's time you quit living in a fantasy land and get ready to pay your share.
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