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Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship in Louisiana, a student must meet the following income, residency, and prior school year requirements.

2026-27 Scholarships are provided on a first-applied, first-awarded basis as funds are available, with priority given to current Arete, TDC, and Louisiana State Scholarship recipients. 

  1. Louisiana resident, AND
  2. Attended a public school in Louisiana on October 1 & February 1 of the 2025-26 school year, OR
  3. Entering kindergarten in 2026-27, OR
  4. Received a TDC or Louisiana Scholarship Program award in 2025-26, AND
  5. Family income less than the following maximum amounts:
Household Size Poverty Guideline 250% Above
2 People $21,640 $54,100
3 People $27,320 $68,300
4 People $33,000 $82,500
5 People $38,680 $96,700
6 People $44,360 $110,900
7 People $50,040 $125,100
8 People $55,720 $139,300

*add $14,200 for additional household members