The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
Governed by the Lousiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, will pay for tuition to Louisiana Public Colleges and Louisiana Technical Colleges. In order to be eligible, the students must complete the TOPS Core Curriculum. The ACT score requirement is based on the average score for Louisiana students for the previous school year and may fluctuate from year to year.
TOPS Opportunity Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 17.5 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score (or SAT Equivalent) of the prior year state average; Currently 20
- Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Meet TOPS Louisiana residency requirements
TOPS Performance Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.25 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 17.5 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score (or SAT Equivalent) of 23
- Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Meet TOPS Louisiana Residency requirements
TOPS Honors Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.5 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 17.5 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score (or SAT Equivalent) of 27
- Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Meet TOPS Louisiana Residency requirements
MAXIMUM TOPS AWARD AMOUNTS FOR 2023-24 For All Award Levels
FAFSA
The FAFSA form is the application for TOPS. During our annual Senior Night, TOPS/FINANCIAL AID will be discussed for students and parents. Attendance of this event is important to become familiar with the application process and also for information on maintaining eligibility while attending college, as well as other beneficial information for being successful in high school.