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The Tuition Donation Credit Program empowers Louisiana families with the financial resources to choose the school that best prepares their child for college and careers. To be eligible for a scholarship from Aspiring Scholars, students:

• Household income that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. (See attached chart)

  Household Size	Yearly Income	Monthly Income	Bi-Weekly Income	Weekly Income
  2	43,550	3,629	1,815	907
  3	54,900	4,575	2,288	1,144
  4	66,250	5,521	2,761	1,380
  5	77,600	6,467	3,234	1,617
  6	88,950	7,413	3,707	1,853
  7	100,300	8,358	4,179	2,090
  8	111,650	9,304	4,652	2,326
  Add this amount for each additional person	11,350	946	473	236

• Must be a resident of Louisiana
• Have attended a public school in Louisiana from October 1st-February 1st of the most recent school year; or
• Entering kindergarten for the first time; or
• Have participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program (voucher) or Tuition Donation Credit Program for the previous school year. Priority is given to these students

Special Needs Students

Students with special needs may be eligible for the School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities through the Louisiana Department of Education. To learn more about this program, click here.