LSP families have priority access to LA GATOR, but must apply before student applications close April 15, 2025.

Louisiana Scholarship Program Families and Schools

LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFO

Transitioning from LSP to LA GATOR

The Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP) will continue through the end of the 2024–2025 school year and will sunset on June 30, 2025.

As part of this transition:

  • All current LSP students and schools received priority access to apply for the 2025–2026 LA GATOR Scholarship Program.
  • LSP families who applied to LA GATOR during the application window that was open March 1 to April 15 are Priority 1 in LA GATOR’s funding order.
  • Final award notifications will be sent after the Louisiana Legislature finalizes the state budget, expected in June 2025.

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LA GATOR Frequently Asked Questions

Current LSP Families

Students who participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program during 2024–2025 are part of Phase 1, Priority 1 in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program.

  • These students will be first in line for funding if they submitted a LA GATOR application before the April 15 deadline.
  • Award notifications will be sent through the Odyssey platform after the state budget is finalized.

Watch our webinar for LSP families.

Current LSP Schools

Any nonpublic school that participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program during the 2024–2025 school year and remains in good standing is automatically eligible to participate in LA GATOR for 2025–2026.

What you need to know:

  • No new approval application is required for the 2025–2026 school year
  • Schools must register through the Odyssey platform and complete required program attestations
  • Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, all schools must follow the standard LA GATOR application process

Need More Answers?

We’ve moved our FAQs to the main LA GATOR FAQ page, where you’ll find categorized answers about:

  • Application process
  • Funding levels
  • School participation
  • Sibling priority
  • And more!