Participating and Potential Schools

LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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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LA GATOR Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Learn more about the transition from the LSP to LA GATOR.

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