TOPS - Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
How to Apply
Yearly application deadline is July 1
- Receive an official award notice from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
(LOSFA) during late summer following high school graduation.
View Current TOPS eligibility
Qualifying for TOPS
to view the qualifications for each level of TOPS funding, including TOPS Tech*, Opportunity, Performance, and Honors, including requirements to maintain your TOPS while enrolled.
* See Eligible TOPS Tech Programs section below
Eligible TOPS Tech Programs:
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate of Applied Science
- Computer Information Technology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Management
- Surgical Technology
Associate of Science
- Care and Development of Young Children
- Criminal Justice
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate of Technical Studies
- Accounting Technology - Account Clerk
- Human Resources Management
- Administrative Technology Specialist
- Medical Coding and Billing
- Chemical Technician
- Fire Service Technology
Award Retention
Information about retaining TOPS eligibility is available via the following links:
Use these LOSFA Links for more information in relation to:
Request an Exception and Other TOPS Forms
Problems with submitting the application or questions about TOPS?
- Email custserv@la.gov
- Visit the LOSFA website at: