1. Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)

2. TOPS Award Levels 4 Opportunity Award 4 Performance Award 4 Honors Award 4 Tech Award

3. Opportunity Award Eligibility Requirements 4 2.50 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale 4 ACT score of 20 4 16.5 units of Core curriculum

4. Opportunity Award 4 Provides an amount equal to tuition at a Louisiana public institution, or an amount equal to the weighted average tuition at a private institution which is a LAICU member (1,100 per semester) 4 Award may be received for 8 semesters or 12 quarters

5. Performance Award Eligibility Requirements 4 Earned a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 4 ACT score of at least 23 4 Completion of the core curriculum

6. Performance Award 4 Provides an amount equal to tuition at a Louisiana public institution, or an amount equal to the weighted average public tuition at a private institution which is a LAICU member (1,100 per semester) 4 $400 annual stipend 4 Award may be received for 8 semesters or 12 quarters

7. Honors Award Eligibility Requirements 4 Earned a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 4 ACT score of at least 27 4 Completion of the core curriculum

8. Honors Award 4 Provides an amount equal to tuition at a Louisiana public institution, or an amount equal to the weighted average public tuition at a private institution which is a LAICU member (1,100 per semester) 4 $800.00 annual stipend 4 Award may be received for 8 semesters or 12 quarters

9. Tech Award Eligibility Requirements 4 Earned a minimum high school cumulative GPA or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale 4 ACT score of at least 19 4 Completion of the Tech curriculum

10. Tech Award 4 Provides a tuition waiver at a qualifying Louisiana public postsecondary school offering a technical education certificate or diploma program, or nonacademic undergraduate degree 4 May receive award for up to two years

11. General Eligibility 4 Must apply initially by filing the FAFSA 4 Must apply by JULY 1 in the year of graduation to avoid eligibility penalty 4 Students must be a U.S. citizen or minors who are eligible and apply for citizenship within 60 days of their 18th birthday

12. General Eligibility 4 Must be a resident of Louisiana 24 months prior to high school graduation 4 Have no criminal convictions (excludes misdemeanor traffic violations) 4 Be registered with Selective Service, if required

13. TOPS Core Curriculum 4 All core curriculum requirements must be meet as outlined in the bulletin 4 Starting this year, NO substitutions will be made for courses that are not offered at a school. Students will have to find other ways to meet those necessary class requirements.