# TOPS Honors Award

> Amount varies from Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA). Deadline not listed on the award page; complete the FAFSA and check LOSFA for current dates.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/louisiana-tops-honors-award
- Provider: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) (State)
- Award: Amount varies (TOPS Award Amount (tuition-based) plus $800 annual stipend), renewable
- Deadline: Deadline not listed on the award page; complete the FAFSA and check LOSFA for current dates
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/la
- Official page: https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/the-tops-honors-award/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The TOPS Honors Award is the highest tier of Louisiana's TOPS merit program. Recipients receive the TOPS Award Amount, which is pegged to 2016-17 tuition at their institution unless the Legislature increases it, plus an annual stipend of $800. At private LAICU colleges, the weighted average amount applies along with the stipend. Beginning with the class of 2022, eligibility requires a 3.50 GPA on the 19-unit TOPS core curriculum and an ACT composite of at least 27, without superscoring; home study and out-of-state graduates have higher test-only alternatives. Students must enroll full time as first-time freshmen by the first semester after the first anniversary of high school graduation. Renewal requires a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, 24 earned hours per year and continuous full-time enrollment. Students who slip below 3.00 but meet Opportunity standards keep the base award without the stipend. Louisiana National Guard members follow a separate tuition exemption with larger stipends.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: LA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Minimum GPA: 3.5
- TOPS core GPA 3.5 on 19.0 core units, ACT 27 (no superscore), BESE-approved high school, enroll full time as a first-time freshman by the first semester after the first anniversary of graduation. Renewal: 3.00 cumulative GPA each academic year, 24 earned hours, continuous full-time enrollment; may convert to the Opportunity Award.

## How to apply

Complete the FAFSA during senior year; LOSFA uses it to evaluate TOPS eligibility. Make sure ACT scores are sent to LOSFA and check the student's status in the LOSFA account.

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