What is the purpose of the Tuition Donation Credit Program? The Tuition Donation Credit Program empowers Louisiana families with the financial resources to choose the school that will best prepare their children for college and careers. This program provides credits to Louisiana state taxpayers that donate to tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations that provide scholarships to students in low-income families.
What students are eligible for a scholarship? Students should meet each of the following income, residency, and prior school year requirements:
Income Requirements
Have a family household income that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines, as established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget.
Residency Requirements
Be a resident of Louisiana
Prior School Requirements
Have attended a public school in Louisiana on October 1 and February 1 of the most recent school year; or
Be entering Kindergarten for the first time; or
Have participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program/Tuition DonationProgram for theprevious school year.
How do students apply for a scholarship? Students apply through Aspiring Scholars for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to students who participated in the Tuition Donation Credit or Louisiana Scholarship Program in the previous year.
How do students choose their school? Receiving a scholarship from Aspiring Scholars does not guarantee enrollment in a specific school. Rather, families must still apply directly for enrollment to the school of their choice. Find the list of participating schools along with enrollment information online by clicking here.
What is the amount of the scholarship? High school students receive approximately $4,730. Elementary school students receive approximately $4,205. Families may be asked to pay any additional tuition and fees not covered by the scholarship.
Do families have to pay the difference between the Tuition Donation Credit scholarship and the full tuition andfees charged by the school? Yes, families are responsible for paying school tuition and fees that exceed the amount of th e scholarship.
Do families have to pay to apply for a scholarship? Aspiring Scholars charges a $___ fee collected upon the completion of the application.
Can a student participate in both the Louisiana Scholarship Program and the Tuition Donation Credit Program? Families may apply for a scholarship from both programs. If a student receives both scholarships, families may use only one of the scholarships, either from the Louisiana Scholarship Program or the Tuition Donation Credit Program, whichever is more beneficial to their family.
(some information provided courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Education)