Explore Louisiana Financial Assistance, including Scholarships & Grants!

Special Populations

Special populations are student groups who are given priority to receive services.  These Priority Populations are also listed in several other federal grant programs that are aligned in some way with the goals and objectives stated in the Louisiana Carl Perkins State Plan.

Outdated, Overqualified, and Ageism: Getting Hired Over 40

Each day during my work with clients, I hear three terms used interchangeably: outdated, overqualified, and ageism. But these terms do not mean the same thing. One term is possibly a legitimate reason for not being hired that you can devise …

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4 Personal Finance Concepts All Students Should Know

Given the widespread adoption of Covid vaccinations, college students are increasingly heading back to college campuses and attending classes in person again. Naturally, the desire to overindulge in collegiate events and festivities could lead to splurging beyond your means. So, …

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ADHD at Work | Tips if You or a Co-Worker Struggle to Focus

Illustration by Marian Blair

Great news for anyone whose work experience is affected by ADHD: you’re not alone! Even better, there are ways to deal with the challenges it can create, and it may even give you a few office …

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Resources

Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care Housing Services

The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC) is a self-governing coalition of organizations and people dedicated to …

Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a program to provide behavioral health services to individuals who are …

Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP)

Family Independence Temporary Assistance is a financial aid (cash award) for children. View the resource to see who is eligible …

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

To support all families in accessing high-quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income …