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Louisiana Go Grant
The purpose of this program is to provide a need-based component to the state's financial aid plan to support nontraditional and low to moderate-income students who need additional aid to afford the cost of attending college.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for a Louisiana Go Grant, a student must:
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Be a Louisiana resident
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File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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Receive a federal Pell grant
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Have remaining financial need after deducting estimated family contribution (EFC) and all federal/state/institutional grant or scholarship aid (gift aid) from student’s Cost of Attendance (COA);
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Be a student enrolled in an eligible Louisiana institution on a part-time or full-time basis (minimum 6 hours at semester school or 4 hours at a quarter school):
- Entered college as a first time freshman during the academic year 2007-2008 or later
- Entered college as a first time freshman during the 2007-2008 academic year or later and have become eligible for a federal Pell Grant or financial need grant after the freshman year OR
- Be age 25 or older and have entered college as a first time freshman before the 2007-2008 academic year
- Have remaining financial need greater than $299 after deducting Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and all federal/state/institutional grant or scholarship aid ("gift aid") from student's Cost of Attendance (COA);
Renewal Requirements
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Must file a FAFSA or the Renewal Application at least annually
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Continue receiving a Pell Grant
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Have remaining federal need greater than $0.00
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Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
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Have remaining financial need greater than $299 after deducting Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and all federal/state/institutional grant or scholarship aid ("gift aid") from student's Cost of Attendance (COA);
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The Award can be renewed for subsequent years to a maximum lifetime award that correlates to that of the Federal Pell Grant (a student is not guaranteed to receive award in subsequent years)