House Committee Votes To Fully Fund TOPSA very important committee votes to green light full funding for TOPS. Here's why it will never pass the full House. Bruce Mikells
TOPS, Criminal Justice Reform, Gas Tax Among Major Topics For The SessionThe 2017 regular legislative session kicks off today. Lawmakers will face tough questions about state finances.Louisiana Network
Legislation Would Demand TOPS PaybackLegislators continue to try and find ways to fund TOPS for Louisiana's deserving students. This probably isn't one of those ways.Bruce Mikells
Proposal To Toughen TOPS Requirements Shelved By RegentsThe higher education board decided Friday to delete the proposed change from a set of recommendations.Associated Press
Louisiana Students Can Get The Internet To Pay For CollegeDo you need money to help with college? The answer to your financial issues could be a simple click away. Bruce Mikells
Free FAFSA Assistance Available SundayIf you'd like help in filling out your financial aid forms for college there is free assistance available this Sunday.Bruce Mikells
Louisiana College Students Question TOPS ChangesUniversity students across the state are speaking out about changes to the program that was designed to help them help our state. Bruce Mikells
Financial Aid Requests By Louisiana Students Are On The IncreaseWith TOPS awards growing smaller and smaller Louisiana's best and brightest students are now seeking federal education aid in near record numbers. Bruce Mikells
State Rep. Proposes Raising GPA Requirement For TOPSLawmakers are once again proposing more changes to the TOPS scholarship program.Louisiana Network
Tuition Increases Turning More Tiger Coeds To Online Sugar DaddiesWould you consider the gift of a college education to be romantic? One online dating site says it can be and many LSU students are finding this new kind of "love" online. Bruce Mikells
Naming Rights For Louisiana’s TOPS Program? It Could Happen If advertisers were really wanting to target college kids there could be the TOPS Ramen program for students.Bruce Mikells
Higher Ed Leaders Propose Making Big Changes To TOPSLeaders in Louisiana's higher education system are proposing changes in the number of hours required for college students to retain their TOPS reward.Louisiana Network