TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend:
The four different award components of the TOPS Program are:
- Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities
- Schools that are a part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System
- Louisiana approved Proprietary and Cosmetology Schools
- Institutions that are a part of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The four different award components of the TOPS Program are:
TOPS Opportunity Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 20
-8 semesters/12 quarters
TOPS Performance Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.00 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 23
-Additonal $400 stipend per year
-8 semesters/12 quarters
TOPS Honors Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.00 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 27
-Additional $800 stipend per year
-8 semesters/12 quarters
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 20
-8 semesters/12 quarters
TOPS Performance Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.00 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 23
-Additonal $400 stipend per year
-8 semesters/12 quarters
TOPS Honors Award
- Minimum High School GPA of 3.00 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 19.0 Core Units
- Minimum ACT Score: 27
-Additional $800 stipend per year
-8 semesters/12 quarters
TOPS Tech Award
-Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 21 units that comprise the TOPS Tech JumpStart Core Curriculum
- Students may also qualify for the TOPS Tech Award by completing the TOPS Core Curriculum
- Minimum ACT Score: 17
Where can I use a TOPS Tech Award? Click here for list.
-Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA computed on core courses only)
- 21 units that comprise the TOPS Tech JumpStart Core Curriculum
- Students may also qualify for the TOPS Tech Award by completing the TOPS Core Curriculum
- Minimum ACT Score: 17
Where can I use a TOPS Tech Award? Click here for list.