Welcome, Nonpublic Schools
The LA GATOR Scholarship Program offers eligible nonpublic schools the opportunity to serve students using flexible state-funded education scholarship accounts (ESAs). This page provides key information for both current and prospective participating schools.
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School Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program as a school, you must:
- Be a BESE-approved nonpublic school
- Register through the Odyssey platform each year
- Agree to all program attestations, including:
- Accepting funds only for approved educational services
- Complying with all safety, attendance, and discipline requirements
- Participating in state-required assessments or approved national tests
- Maintaining financial transparency and operational soundness
Schools that are not BESE-approved may still apply to participate as a service provider.
LSP Schools: Automatic Eligibility for 2025–2026
If your school participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP) during the 2024–2025 school year and remains in good standing:
- You are automatically eligible to participate in LA GATOR for 2025–2026
- No additional approval application is needed
- You must still register and attest via the Odyssey platform
Beginning in 2026–2027, all schools must follow the standard LA GATOR annual application process.
Need More Answers?
We've moved school-specific FAQs to the main LA GATOR FAQ page, where you’ll find detailed answers about:
- Student eligibility and enrollment
- Stripe setup and tuition payments
- Application timelines and attestations
- State assessments and accountability
- Withdrawal processes and disputes
- Public school participation as service providers