LOSFA

Happy National 529 Day! 🎓

A little planning today can make a big difference tomorrow. Louisiana’s 529 saving programs help families save for future education expenses in flexible, tax-advantaged ways.
Whether you are planning for college, K-12 tuition, or qualified disability-related expenses, Louisiana offers options to help you prepare:

🎓 START Saving Program
🏫 START K12
💚 LA ABLE

Celebrate 529 Day by taking a step toward a brighter future. Learn more about Louisiana’s 529 saving programs and how they can support your family’s education and financial goals.

www.Louisiana529.org

The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) is open for young people in foster care (ages 14–26). Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 per year for college or job training.

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/chafee/ for more information.

Did you know❓

There are five different TOPS award levels with different requirements:
▶️TOPS Tech,
▶️TOPS Opportunity,
▶️TOPS Performance,
▶️TOPS Honors, and
▶️TOPS Excellence.

View each slide to make sure that you're eligible and on the correct path to receiving the TOPS scholarship award after graduation.

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/ to learn more about TOPS awards.

Homeschool students can begin applying for TOPS in their 12th-grade year by either completing the TOPS Online Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/home-study-students/ to see what steps you need to take to be eligible for TOPS after graduation.

Students, always remember to log into your Student Hub account to monitor your TOPS status. This is the fastest, most efficient way to see whether you’re eligible for a TOPS award.

TOPS eligibility information will be available in the Student Hub once LOSFA begins processing for eligibility in June.

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/applying-for-tops/ for more information about TOPS processing.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Looking for a fun, educational, and inspiring way to keep students engaged this summer? The Louisiana Summer Camp Directory is here!

Visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/summercamps/ to explore camps across Louisiana in STEM, arts, health sciences, leadership, athletics, music, and more!

Hosting a camp? Email [email protected] to get it added to our directory.

Louisiana 529 accounts aren’t just for parents. Grandparents, relatives, and friends can contribute to a child’s education savings. This flexibility allows families and support systems to work together toward future education costs.

For more information, visit https://mylosfa.la.gov/louisiana-529-saving-programs/.