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LA Rev Stat § 17:3042.66 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3042.66. Funding

RS 3042.66 - Funding The commission may receive and accept funds from public and private sources to meet administrative and other expenses of the implementation of this Chapter. Acts 2004, No. 809, §1, eff. July 12, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3043 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3043. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.

RS 3043 - Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3043.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3043.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.

RS 3043.1 - Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3043.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3043.2. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.

RS 3043.2 - Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3044.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3044.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 3044.1 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3044.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3044.2. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 3044.2 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3044.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3044.3. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 3044.3 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3044.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3044.4. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 3044.4 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3044.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3044.5. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 3044.5 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045. Purpose

RS 3045 - Purpose It is the purpose of this Chapter to assist middle income students in meeting the rising costs of higher education and thereby increase the educational opportunities of such students by providing low interest rate student loans to assist Louisiana students in furthering their higher education goals. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.1. Louisiana Opportunity Loan Program; creation; management

RS 3045.1 - Louisiana Opportunity Loan Program; creation; management A. There is hereby created the Louisiana Opportunity Loan Program to provide low interest non-subsidized educational loans to students without having to meet an income requirement. Such loans may be referred to as "LA-OP Loans". B. The program shall be administered and managed by the Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission, referred to in this Chapter as "the commission". Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.2. Louisiana Opportunity Loan Fund, creation

RS 3045.2 - Louisiana Opportunity Loan Fund, creation A. There shall be established in the state treasury the Louisiana Opportunity Loan Fund, referred to herein as the "LA-OP Loan Fund". B. Such funds as are made available for the Louisiana Opportunity Loan Program by donation from private sources shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury. After compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, and prior to being placed in the state general fund, all of the earnings on the investment of monies in the LA-OP Loan Fund shall be credited to the LA-OP Loan Fund. The monies in this fund shall be used solely as provided in R.S. 17:3045.3 as appropriated by the legislature. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.3. Appropriation; procedure

RS 3045.3 - Appropriation; procedure The commission may administer and manage all money, including any appropriation to the commission from the state general fund for the purpose of making loans pursuant to this Chapter, all interest made on loans pursuant to this Chapter and all principal repaid on loans that has been appropriated in whatever manner maximizes the amount of money available for LA-OP loans that is consistent with federal reinsurance requirements and state budget practices. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991; Acts 2012, No. 834, §2, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.4. Louisiana Financial Assistance Commission; duties

RS 3045.4 - Louisiana Financial Assistance Commission; duties The commission shall: (1) Serve as a direct lender of non-subsidized student loans. (2) Accept and review each loan application. (3) Determine the applicant's eligibility and continued eligibility. (4) Collect any balance which may become due as the result of default on any loan, for which purpose the commission shall have all the same authority as they have for the guaranteed student loan program. (5) Provide by rule for: (a) A mechanism for informing students of the availability of the loans. (b) The creation of all applications, forms, promissory notes, and other instruments necessary for the administration of the program. (c) An interest rate, which rate shall not exceed the maximum interest rate authorized by the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965. (d) Any other items necessary for the administration of the program. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.5. Loan amounts

RS 3045.5 - Loan amounts The annual and aggregate loan limits for each eligible student borrower shall be in accordance with those limits established for the Stafford Loan Program authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.6. Eligibility requirements

RS 3045.6 - Eligibility requirements Students desiring to receive a loan under the provisions of this Chapter shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Be a resident of Louisiana as defined by the commission. (2) Be a United States citizen, national, or eligible permanent resident of the United States. (3) Be enrolled full time at any state public postsecondary institution or any institution that is a member of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and be making satisfactory academic progress, or be accepted for initial enrollment at such institution. (4) Not be in default on any other student loans or owe a refund to any financial aid program. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.7. Repayment of loans

RS 3045.7 - Repayment of loans All repaid principal and interest resulting from repayment of a loan shall be credited to the commission for the commission's use in making further loans. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3045.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3045.8. Loan funds; availability

RS 3045.8 - Loan funds; availability The receipt of a LA-OP loan by an eligible borrower is subject to the availability of lending capital provided by appropriation. Acts 1991, No. 799, §1, eff. July 22, 1991; Acts 1991, 3rd E.S., No. 3, §1, eff. Aug. 5, 1991; Acts 2012, No. 834, §2, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046. Louisiana GO Grant program; legislative findings

RS 3046 - Louisiana GO Grant program; legislative findings A. The legislature finds that a college education should be available to all qualified students, regardless of their financial means, and declares that the Louisiana GO Grant program established by the Board of Regents has enhanced access to postsecondary educational opportunities for Louisiana students with demonstrated financial need by providing critically needed assistance to help cover the cost of attending postsecondary education institutions in the state. The legislature further finds that leveraging access to postsecondary education for students with demonstrated financial need ensures that all qualified students are afforded an opportunity to achieve their full educational potential, increase their overall quality of life, and maximize their contribution to the state's economic development. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, any public or private entity, including any nonprofit organization, may make a directed donation to any eligible postsecondary institution for a student who is a recipient of a Louisiana GO Grant. Acts 2010, No. 655, §1, eff. June 29, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 778, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046.1. Eligibility

RS 3046.1 - Eligibility The Board of Regents shall provide for the participation of any student who meets the following requirements: (1) Is a Louisiana resident at the time of application. (2) Meets the admission requirements and is enrolled in a Louisiana public college or university or a regionally accredited independent college or university in the state that is a member of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, hereafter referred to collectively as "eligible colleges and universities". (3) Is a recipient of a federal Pell Grant or has submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is a recipient of a financial need grant from an eligible college or university or any other need-based aid as determined by the Board of Regents. (4) Is determined to have unmet needs with regards to the ability to pay the cost of attendance for the eligible college or university in which the student is enrolled. (5) Maintains steady academic progress as defined by the Board of Regents for continued participation. (6) Meets any other eligibility criteria the Board of Regents may require. Acts 2010, No. 655, §1, eff. June 29, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046.2. Administration; rulemaking authority

RS 3046.2 - Administration; rulemaking authority  A. The Board of Regents shall establish the criteria for initial and continuing eligibility, the method for determining the award amount, and other program requirements not otherwise provided in this Chapter.  B. The Board of Regents, through the office of student financial assistance, shall administer the program and shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 2010, No. 655, §1, eff. June 29, 2010; Acts 2019, No. 21, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046.3. Private Scholarships

§3046.3 Private scholarships  A. Recognizing the success and growth of the Louisiana GO Grant program and in order to maintain the long-term financial stability of the program, private businesses, industry, foundations, charities, individuals and other groups may request from the division of administration that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, they may create privately funded scholarship programs to make payments to eligible colleges and universities on behalf of individual students. If the division of administration were to approve a private scholarship program then any scholarship funds received by an eligible college or university from a private scholarship program on behalf of a student shall cause a reduction in the dollar amount of the grant award to the eligible college or university attributable to that student such that the grant award associated with that student shall be an amount that is equal to the dollar amount that the grant would have been if no such private scholarship funds had been received less the amount of private scholarship funds received by the eligible college or university on behalf of that student.  B. This Section shall in no way be interpreted in such a manner that a student could receive less benefits from a combination of the grants from the program and the private scholarship funded on his behalf then he would have received solely from the grant program if there had been no private scholarship funded on his behalf. Therefore, to the extent that any privately funded scholarship funds provided for in this Section made to an eligible college or university on behalf of a qualified student are for an amount less than the amount a given student would have otherwise received as a grant if no such private scholarship funds had been paid under this Section and the criteria established by the Board of Regents, then the eligible college or university shall receive that difference on behalf of the student as the student's grant from the Louisiana GO Grant program.  C. As provided in this Section, when an eligible college or university receives privately funded scholarship funds on behalf of a student, the state funds for the Louisiana GO Grant program shall be reduced by the amount of the private scholarship program funds so received. The commissioner of administration shall determine and specify the amount of the reduction from the source of the funds to provide the maximum benefit to the state from the privately funded scholarship program. The state treasurer shall deposit the amount of the reduction as specified by the commissioner of administration into the Overcollections Fund created in R. S. 39:100.21 and credit the deposit to an account within the fund hereby established and created to be known as the "Program Participation Savings Account".  Acts 2014, No. 778, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046.4. Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.

3046.4 Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3046.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3046.5. Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.

3046.5 Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3047 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3047. M.J. Foster Promise Award; purpose; award amount; limitations

RS 3047 - M.J. Foster Promise Award; purpose; award amount; limitations  A. There is hereby created the M.J. Foster Promise Program to provide a financial assistance award to an eligible student who enrolls in a qualified program at a two-year public postsecondary education institution or an accredited proprietary school licensed by the Board of Regents to pursue an associate degree or a shorter-term postsecondary education credential that is a requisite for certain high-demand, high-wage occupations aligned to Louisiana's workforce priorities.  B.(1) Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, as funds allow, an award shall be provided to apply toward the tuition and required fees of each eligible student who enrolls in a qualified program as defined pursuant to R.S. 17:3047.1. The award shall be known as the "M.J. Foster Promise Award", referred to in this Chapter as the "award".  (2)(a) The award shall be paid by the state on behalf of an award recipient to the two-year public postsecondary education institution or proprietary school where the award recipient is enrolled in a qualified program.  (b) As a condition for a two-year public postsecondary education institution or proprietary school to remain eligible to receive payment from the state on behalf of an award recipient for qualified programs offering shorter-term credentials, the institution shall identify and provide a path for the shorter-term credentials earned to be stackable and transferable as academic credit.  C.(1)(a) Award amounts shall not exceed three thousand two hundred dollars per year for each award recipient enrolled full-time in a qualified program, or an amount proportional to the hours in which the award recipient is enrolled if enrolled less than full-time.  (b) For qualified programs of less than a year duration, the award may be greater than the amount provided in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph but shall not exceed the amount provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection.  (2) Total award payments for an award recipient shall not exceed six thousand four hundred dollars.  D. The award shall be applicable only to the cost of tuition and required fees.  E.(1) A student who is eligible for the award pursuant to this Chapter, and who also qualifies for any other federal, state, or institutional financial aid or award, may use the award only after all other financial aid and awards are applied and only for any remaining balance due for tuition and required fees.  (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection to the contrary, an eligible student who initially qualifies for an award pursuant to this Chapter and a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award as provided pursuant to Chapter 50 of this Title, shall receive the highest award available and shall comply with the requirements of the award received.  Acts 2021, No. 457, §1, eff. June 23, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3047.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3047.3. Maintaining eligibility

RS 3047.3 - Maintaining eligibility  A. To maintain continued state payment of the award, once enrolled in a postsecondary education institution, an award recipient shall:  (1) Make steady academic progress as defined by the administering agency toward completion of the requirements of the qualified program, unless an exception for cause is granted by the administering agency.  (2) Remain in good academic standing at the postsecondary education institution while enrolled in a qualified program.  (3) Maintain continuous enrollment, unless granted an exception for cause by the administering agency. "Continuous enrollment" shall mean:  (a) Earn at least one shorter-term postsecondary education credential per year if enrolled in a qualified program below the associate degree level.  (b) Enroll in the fall and spring semester of each academic year if enrolled in a qualified program at the associate degree level.  (4) Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 calculated on a 4.00 scale in a qualified program for which grades are issued.  (5)(a) Not be incarcerated.  (b) Have no conviction for any crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B).  (6) Have received an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, if separation occurs after becoming a recipient of the award.  (7) Have received the award for not more than three consecutive academic years, unless an extension is granted for cause by the administering agency in accordance with its rules.  (8) Have used the award to earn not more than sixty hours of academic credit.  (9) Certify the completion of at least twenty hours of community service or participation in an apprenticeship, internship, or mentorship for the prior calendar year.  B. An award recipient who successfully completes a qualified program in less than three years shall be eligible to continue to receive the award, in accordance with the limitations as specified in this Chapter, for any remaining time of eligibility by enrolling in another qualified program and continuing to meet all academic and other established eligibility requirements provided pursuant to this Chapter and by rule of the administering agency.  C. If an award recipient previously received the award and enrolled in a program that is subsequently determined to no longer meet the criteria as a qualified program, the award recipient may continue to use the award to continue in the program as long as all other continuing eligibility requirements are met.  Acts 2021, No. 457, §1, eff. June 23, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3047.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3047.4. Funding

RS 3047.4 - Funding  A. The administering agency may seek, accept, and expend funds from any source, including private business, industry, foundations, and other groups, as well as any available federal or other governmental funding.  B. If the available funding is not sufficient to fully fund all eligible award recipients, awards shall be provided to eligible students in the order that applications are received, with priority given to previous award recipients who have met all requirements for maintaining the award and who are continuing in a qualified program for which they previously received the award.  C.(1) Implementation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the appropriation of funds by the legislature.  (2)(a) State appropriations for the program shall not exceed ten million dollars per year for students enrolled in public postsecondary education institutions.  (b) State appropriations shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars for students enrolled in proprietary schools.  D.(1) The "M.J. Foster Promise Program Fund", referred to in this Chapter as the "fund", is hereby created within the state treasury for the purpose of providing for the financial assistance awards and administration of the M.J. Foster Promise Program.  (2) The sources of monies deposited into the fund shall be legislative appropriations, federal grants, gifts, and donations received by the state for purposes of this Chapter. Monies in the fund shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature and shall be available exclusively for use by the Board of Regents, through the office of student financial assistance, for the M.J. Foster Promise Program.  (3) The administering agency shall adopt regulations and guidelines for the distribution and allocation of monies appropriated to the administering agency which shall be subject to approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.  (4) All unexpended and unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and be available for appropriation the next fiscal year. The monies shall be invested by the treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund, and all interest earned shall be credited to the fund following compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund.  E. The costs for administering and promoting the program shall be paid from the funds appropriated for the program pursuant to this Section. Administrative and promotional costs shall not exceed five percent of the monies appropriated to the administering agency for the M.J. Foster Promise Program.  Acts 2021, No. 457, §1, eff. June 23, 2021.