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Find similar grantsLeveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) is sponsored by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA). Need-based grants for academically qualified students attending participating postsecondary institutions.
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Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) LEAP is a federal program that provides need-based grants to academically qualified students.
The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) allocates funds to postsecondary institutions, which include Louisiana private and public colleges and universities, technical colleges and proprietary schools, based upon the school's prior year fall enrollment, school type and prior year award experience. Applicants are selected and certified for LEAP by the school's financial aid officer.
Interested students must contact the school's financial aid office for specific information about the LEAP Program. Schools must be approved to participate in the program. Last year, almost 4,000 students received LEAP funds totaling approximately $1.
5 million, with the average award being $369. Individual grants range from $200 to $2,000; the amount is determined by the financial aid officer and is governed by the number of applicants and the availability of funds at a particular school. Participating schools may establish eligibility criteria in addition to that required by LOSFA, which are listed below.
LEAP applicants must meet all of the following: Be a U.S. citizen or national or eligible noncitizen; Register with Selective Service, if required; and Be a resident of Louisiana for at least one year prior to July 1 of the award year. Annually submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA by the deadline set by the school; and Have a high school diploma with at least a 2.
00 cumulative grade point average (GPA), or a minimum average score of 45 on the General Educational Development (GED) test, or an ACT composite score of at least 20, or a postsecondary school GPA of at least 2.
00 from the most recent term; Be selected and certified by the school for receipt of a LEAP Award, contingent upon final approval by LOSFA; and Meet any additional selection criteria established by the individual institution participating in the LEAP Program; and Be certified as a full-time undergraduate student in an eligible program at an eligible postsecondary institution; and Have substantial financial need of at least $199; Be in compliance with the terms of other federal and state student aid programs that are administered by LASFAC, which the applicant Not have a criminal conviction, except for misdemeanor Agree that the award proceeds will be used exclusively for educational expenses; and Not be in default of an educational loan.
To continue receiving a LEAP Award, the recipient must meet all of the following : Meet all of the initial eligibility criteria listed Maintain a cumulative postsecondary grade point average of at least 2. 00 calculated on a 4. 00 scale by the conclusion of the academic here for a list of Scholarships and Grants programs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students attending participating Louisiana postsecondary institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) is funded by Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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