LA · State program guide
LA GATOR provides eligible Louisiana families with education scholarship accounts to personalize their child's education.
Annual funding
$5,243–$15,253
2026-2027 school year
Varies by income and disability tier; awards depend on available funding.
Funding details and sourceEach program has its own application, eligibility and spending rules. An ongoing program does not mean applications are open or that funding is guaranteed. Awards are not automatically combined.
LA GATOR provides education scholarship accounts for eligible Louisiana students.
Descriptions are summaries of official sources, not verbatim quotations or individual eligibility decisions.
Students must live in Louisiana and meet a statutory eligibility path, including prior participation, entering kindergarten, prior public-school enrollment, or household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Check the full eligibility requirements2026-2027 school year
The official LA GATOR administrator's 2026–27 schedule lists $7,626 for eligible students whose family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, $5,243 for other eligible students, and up to $15,253 for students with qualifying IDEA disabilities. Disability awards depend on the verified disability and income tier. Some continuing Louisiana Scholarship Program students retain their prior award amount while they remain at the same school. Awards depend on available appropriations, and midyear awards from the waitlist may be prorated.
Funding checked September 6, 2026
Check eligibility, application dates, and award conditions before making your plans.
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Ask the program and the business whether your selected expense and payment method qualify for your scholarship.
Follow the program's documentation and renewal requirements, and keep receipts for approved expenses.
Coverage depends on your scholarship and the specific expense. Check the current program rules before you spend.
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