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09/01/2024

Register for a Free Virtual College Financial Aid Session and receive a copy of Lela’s FAFSA Completion Guide - https://calendly.com/d/cpz2-hr6-34c/virtual-fafsa-session-fsa

08/26/2024

08/23/2024

08/19/2024

Are you eligible? Schedule a FAFSA session to find out - https://calendly.com/d/cpz2-hr6-34c/virtual-fafsa-session-fsa

08/17/2024

Need help? AskLela

08/09/2024

The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) is a small, collaborative team of experienced professionals who are fully committed to achieving equity for students historically underrepresented in higher education (students from low income backgrounds, first-generation-to-college students, and/or st...

07/29/2024

TODAY from 3pm-6pm in the Administration Building on the Nunez campus:
Let Nunez's Financial Aid Department help you get your FAFSA application out of the way!
This event is part of the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance's Geaux FAFSA campaign.
For more details email [email protected].
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07/19/2024

Lela Specialists are available 7 days a week to assist with FAFSA completions, corrections, or to answer questions about the financial aid process. 🙌 if you’ve completed yours!

07/18/2024

Do you need help completing or correcting your FAFSA? Use the QR Code below to schedule a Free Virtual Session. We're here to help seven days a week!

07/16/2024

Check out the current scholarship opportunities available at Nicholls State University by visiting https://www.nicholls.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/current-scholarships/!

Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline date noted in the scholarship description, so apply today!

07/13/2024

🍎 Do you know any creative, driven high schoolers? Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR) is now accepting applications for its program! YEA BR is a national after-school program that transforms area high school students into confident entrepreneurs.

👨🏼‍🏫 Starting in the fall, the weekly program teaches 8th - 12th grade students how to start and run their own businesses. Students do not need to have a business idea before applying! LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business instructors will guide students and turn their visions from big ideas to actual businesses.

📚 There's still time to apply! Applications close on Sunday, August 18, so learn more and fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3L2w9Eh

07/11/2024

Congratulations, you’re eligible for TOPS!

Be sure to log into your Student Hub account to access and read your award letter. Your award letter will explain how the TOPS award works and the retention requirements to renew it each semester or quarter.

Access the Student Hub at https://mylosfa.la.gov/applications/student-hub

07/01/2024

We’re available 7 days a week if you need help - https://calendly.com/d/cpz2-hr6-34c/virtual-fafsa-session-fsa

06/27/2024

If you are attending school during the 2023–24 award year but have not yet submitted a 2023–24 FAFSA® form, you could be missing out on a maximum Pell Grant award (up to $7,395). If you’re eligible for aid, it may be awarded retroactively based on the schoolwork you already completed. It’s not too late! Be sure to submit your form before the June 30, 2024 federal deadline at fafsa.gov

06/24/2024

Continuing TOPS students are not required to reapply for TOPS or complete a renewal FAFSA unless they qualify for federal grant aid, but they must maintain eligibility based on their award level each year.

LOSFA cannot determine your TOPS eligibility for the following semester/term until your college submits your final grades for the current term.

Access your TOPS Award Tracker in the Student Hub to monitor the status of your award renewal and to see when your grades have been received by LOFSA.

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

06/16/2024

Julia Toups, a graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a future Nicholls State University freshman is Lela’s May $1000 FAFSA Scholarship winner. Let’s congratulate her!

06/13/2024

Need help? Call Lela’s FAFSA HELPline - (844) 463-2372

06/12/2024

Get financial aid help at our FAFSA Frenzy event!

We'll help you complete the 2024-25 Free Application for Financial Student Aid or FAFSA and the MJ Foster Promise Program. You will also be able to enroll in an eligible program at SoLAcc.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 19th
🕘 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 SoLAcc Lafayette – Mobile Unit in Parking Lot F (on Devalcourt St. to the left of the Ardoin building)

06/10/2024

TOPS Processing is underway! The easiest way to see if you're eligible for TOPS is by logging into your Student Hub account at https://mylosfa.la.gov/applications/student-hub.

Once you've been processed for eligibility, your TOPS status will be visible on the Home page under "Program Status."

06/03/2024

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05/31/2024

If you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency (and meet other qualifications), you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of up to $17,500. ​

Learn more at StudentAid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

05/30/2024

The application for the M.J. Foster Promise Program for adult learners (21+) opens on Saturday, June 1! 📢

Current eligible and renewal-eligible students have a priority deadline of June 30, 2024. 🚨

Students can qualify for financial support to earn credentials that align to high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors, such as:
🔨Construction
🩺Healthcare
💻Information Technology
⚙️Manufacturing
🚚Transportation and Logistics

Learn more about the M.J. Foster Promise Program and how you can apply for financial assistance at www.mjfosterpromise.com

05/30/2024

LOSFA will be hosting our first TOPS informational webinar on Thursday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m. This informational webinar on the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is geared towards 2024 high school graduates, current 11th graders, parents, or anyone interested in learning more about Louisiana’s signature scholarship program.

The webinar will cover TOPS initial eligibility requirements, next steps after students have been awarded, and retention requirements to keep their TOPS Award in college.

Register here: https://losfa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aNTFLOMMRW2wXGcEAltJeQ #/registration

05/28/2024

Processing to determine TOPS eligibility for 2024 high school graduates begins in June!

Here are ten tips to ensure successful processing. Visit our website for more information on TOPS processing:
https://mylosfa.la.gov/how-to-correct-tops-processing-errors/

05/24/2024

Schedule a Free Virtual FAFSA Session if you have questions about the college financial aid process - https://calendly.com/lela-marketing-calendar/30min

05/23/2024

🌟 Scholarships = Opportunities! 🌟 Whether you're a current student or a new one, now is the time to seize the chance to fund your education. Don't let financial barriers hold you back. Apply for our scholarships today and unlock doors to endless possibilities!

📅 Deadline: May 31
Current Students ➡️ https://ow.ly/ilRF50RzS3B
Prospective Students ➡️ https://ow.ly/U37a50RzS3C