Louisiana GO Grant
Offered by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) · Free to apply
Louisiana's need-based companion to TOPS tops up aid for Pell-eligible residents who still have unmet need after other gift aid, commonly around $1,000 to $2,000 a year at full-time enrollment. Half-time enrollment is the floor, and the Pell award has to be in place in the same term the grant pays. There is no separate form to complete: state rules make the FAFSA the only application, and the campus aid office sets the amount. That matters, because each Louisiana college gets a fixed annual allocation and awards from it until it is spent, so a student can be fully eligible, file late, and still receive nothing. File the FAFSA soon after it opens on October 1, then ask the aid office whether GO Grant funds are still available.
How hard is the Louisiana GO Grant to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Louisiana residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Louisiana GO Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Louisiana
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Must be receiving a federal Pell Grant in the same term and have remaining unmet need after other gift aid
- Amounts and availability depend on each institution's annual GO Grant allocation
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. Availability depends on your own college's allocation, so file the FAFSA in October and ask its aid office whether GO Grant money is left.
- FAFSA opens
- October 1, 2026
- College awards from its annual allocation
- Until the campus allocation is spent
- End of the award year
- June 30, 2027
- Unused campus funds reallocated
- After the spring billing date
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Louisiana GO Grant
How much is the Louisiana GO Grant worth?
The Louisiana GO Grant awards varies by institution allocation (commonly ~$1,000-$2,000/yr full time) and is renewable in later years.
When is the Louisiana GO Grant deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. Availability depends on your own college's allocation, so file the FAFSA in October and ask its aid office whether GO Grant money is left.
When do Louisiana GO Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1, and close June 30, 2027. Availability depends on your own college's allocation, so file the FAFSA in October and ask its aid office whether GO Grant money is left.
Who is eligible for the Louisiana GO Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Louisiana; Open to high school seniors and current college students; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the Louisiana GO Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Louisiana GO Grant?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Louisiana GO Grant free to apply?
Yes. The Louisiana GO Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.