TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend:
  • 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
 
***Qualifying ACT must be taken by April 4th
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.