Students pursuing higher education in Louisiana face precise financial criteria for the state’s Go Grant program administered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Award amounts for eligible scholars range from a minimum annual award of $300 up to a maximum annual award of $3,000 for the current academic year. These financial allocations depend entirely on the specific institution’s overall funding allocation and its individual financial aid packaging policy.
The program does not issue payouts for summer sessions, quarters, or terms. Officials note that award figures can fluctuate with each academic year depending on available state funding and institutional policies.
Students must check directly with the financial aid office at the school they plan to attend regarding the exact policy on award calculation and distribution. Each participating campus handles the administration of these funds based on internal guidelines tied to the state allocation framework.
To qualify for initial and ongoing aid, applicants must maintain specific eligibility benchmarks throughout their enrollment. Renewal requirements dictate that students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA at least annually.
Recipients must also continue to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Applicants must also demonstrate remaining financial need after deducting their Student Aid Index (SAI) and all federal, state, institutional grant, or scholarship aid from their total Cost of Attendance.
The grant can be renewed for subsequent academic years up to a maximum lifetime award that correlates directly to that of the Federal Pell Grant. Residency requirements state that an applicant must be a Louisiana resident as of the day the FAFSA is filed, with Louisiana serving as the student’s true and fixed domicile as reported on the application.
If a student’s state of residence on the FAFSA is not reported as Louisiana, but a dependent student claims that a non-custodial parent is a Louisiana resident, or that both parents are Louisiana residents living out of state, the agency determines residency based on the completion of a residency affidavit by the parents.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Annual Award | $300 |
| Maximum Annual Award | $3,000 |
| Covered Terms | Fall and Spring semesters only (no summer sessions, quarters, or terms) |
| Renewal Mandate | Annual FAFSA filing and active Federal Pell Grant eligibility |
Financial aid administrators process renewals and allocations as official institutional data and federal aid determinations are finalized for the upcoming term.
