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MJ Foster Promise Program

WHAT IS THE M.J. FOSTER PROMISE PROGRAM?

The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance to eligible students who enroll in a qualified program at a two-year public college or university, or an accredited  proprietary school licensed by the Board of Regents to pursue an associate degree or a shorter-term postsecondary education credential required for certain high-demand, high-wage occupations aligned with Louisiana’s workforce priorities. The program is named after former Louisiana Governor Mike J. Foster.

The M.J. Foster Promise Program is available to Louisiana residents who are 21 years or older and who do not have an associate degree or higher degree. If qualified, students must be enrolled in program of study that lead to high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors.

The M.J. Foster Promise Program can only be used to pay tuition, fees, textbooks, and instructional supplies.

WHERE CAN YOU USE M.J. FOSTER PROMISE FUNDS?

M.J. Foster Promise funds can be used for approved programs at all public two-year postsecondary institutions in Louisiana (any public technical community college, Louisiana State University – Eunice, Southern University - Shreveport) as well as at approved proprietary schools licensed by the Board of Regents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Be a Louisiana resident for at least 24 months prior to applying for the Program and a U.S. Citizen aged 21 years or older.
  2. Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent or co-enroll in a qualified program of study and in a program to earn high school credential.
  3. Have not previously earned an undergraduate degree at the associate level or above.
  4. Must complete the M.J. Foster Program Award Application.
  5. Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year in which they will be enrolled if enrolled in a program that is Title IV eligible as determined by the school and following the initial payment of the award.
  6. Must commit to reside and work full-time in Louisiana for at least one year after completion of the program of study for which funds were received.
  7. Meet a family income that does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or be unemployed or underemployed for six months prior to receiving grant.
  8. Incarcerated individuals and those who have been convicted of any crime of violence are prohibited from receiving M.J. Foster Promise funds.
  9. Individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and been separated from service, must have received
    an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions to be eligible for M.J. Foster
    Promise funds.
  10. Student must meet all continuing requirements in order to maintain the award.

AWARD AMOUNT

$3,200 per award year for students
enrolled full time

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$6,400 over a period of 3 years

HIGH COST PROGRAMS

A student may receive the maximum award amount of $6,400 in one year for certain high cost program

2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS

  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and Logistics

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