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The second Match Point is the Academic Match which allows the student to identify postsecondary programs that will fulfill their post-high school educational requirements for the career they choose and gives them the eligibility requirements they will need to meet in order to qualify for program admission.

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The third Match Point is the Cost of Choice Match. This section will make students aware of the costs associated with each postsecondary option that offers the training necessary for their chosen career.

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The journey ahead As you look toward your future, you have some very important decisions to make … about college options, career choices, and creating a path to adulthood. On the next page, our sponsors have some encouraging words for you—and in the following pages, Louisiana NEXT offers advice and guidance to help you plan those very important “next” steps on the journey ahead.

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Dear Students, You’re about to begin one of the most exciting chapters of your life. As you prepare to graduate from high school, I want to congratulate you for the hard work and success you have achieved. I also want to encourage you to thank your parents and family members and mentors who have invested so much in your success and enrichment.

Louisiana NEXT can help you navigate your next steps. My hope is you will find a rewarding career here in Louisiana by completing a degree or technical program after high school. By focusing on career preparation now, you can ensure greater future success for you and your family. Explore Louisiana’s universities, community colleges, technical schools and training programs. They can mold your strengths into skills and build you into a community leader where you live and work.

We are working hard to grow Louisiana’s economy on your behalf.

In 2020, Louisiana ranked No. 1 for best economic development results in the South, and our LED FastStart program ranks No. 1 in the nation for workforce training and talent

attraction. Wherever you go to school or begin your career, I hope you will always carry Louisiana in your heart and contribute to making our state a better place to live, work and raise a family. What happens next is up to you, and I have every confidence that you will become the most accomplished generation Louisiana has ever seen. God bless you, and the best is yet to come!

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We are rooting for you Education is the key to your future. Don’t let anything stand in your way as you realize your dreams. Today’s uncertainties are a significant part of your education.

Yes, this time is challenging, but it will prepare you well to navigate the future. A college education is about more than building knowledge. College teaches us to be nimble and adapt as circumstances change.

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As you navigate your path to college, know that we are rooting for you and ready to support your success. Use this publication to explore campuses and programs across the state and keep developing your talent. Stay well and study hard.

Focus on what you can control We are living in unprecedented times, but these uncertainties should not hinder you from choosing a career to get paid for what you love to do. I encourage you to focus on what you can control—and that’s discovering your perfect career match.

You can accomplish this by: • Discovering your unique talent through www.UnlockMyFuture.com • Choosing the best college and career match for you

Dr. Sujuan W. Boutte Executive Director, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

• Positioning and preparing yourself for college access and success by following the tips and advice provided by your LOSFA College Advocate through LOSFA’s social media channels

You can be anything you want I believe you can be anything you want when you grow up. It takes hard work. It takes perseverance. It takes asking for help when needed. We only live once. Let’s make the most of our lives as we seek rewarding professions and serve others.

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Connecting you with opportunities Selecting a college can be overwhelming, and the Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) is here to help you make the best choice possible. At a community college, you will find affordable courses and guidance from dedicated professionals. And with the lowest tuition rates in Louisiana, it just makes sense.

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ell, 2020 certainly didn’t turn out as anyone expected. It has been a year full of ups and downs, especially for high school grads who last spring were making plans for graduation parties and ceremonies, only to have them suddenly canceled. School—and specifically, learning—has completely changed, at least for now.

Despite their best intentions, colleges and universities continue to struggle with coronavirus outbreaks, which means classes have gone from in-person to remote and sometimes a hybrid of both. On campus, students are expected to wear masks, practice social distancing, and refrain from gathering in large groups.

In-person classes are smaller, and most classes are taught online.

It’s still possible to make new friends and create a social life, but options are limited so you’ll have to be creative. The college experience, at least for now, is not what anyone had in mind.

But there is good news!

Scientists are hard at work developing a vaccine, and the more we follow safety guidelines, the sooner that college—and life—can get back to normal. So be smart, do your part, and hopefully, by the time you’re ready to walk across the stage and receive your diploma, the road to college will be a lot smoother and brighter.

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Take the next step College, the military, career?

Students are considering options they never thought of before The COVID-19 crisis has caused a lot of young people to consider ALL their options, and there are more than you think. Transitioning from high school to the real world will be smoother if you start building the future that best suits you— your goals, your skills, your personality … your dreams.

4-year college or university College is necessary if your dream is to become a lawyer, teacher, engineer or physician. Of the nearly 14 million students who enroll in four-year institutions each year, about 78% stuck with their original plan in 2020. The rest chose community colleges, decided on a gap year, or entered the job market.

The military Your high school diploma is all that’s needed to enlist in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. What better way to travel, serve your country and even earn an education if you so choose? The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program is also available at thousands of colleges across the country.

Community or technical college About 6 million students enroll in two-year community college programs every year and there are plenty of opportunities in Louisiana to earn associate degrees and professional certificates. Consider this option if you’re interested in allied health, cybertechnology, automotive and aviation technology, welding, the culinary arts, the film industry and more.

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For many reasons, some graduating seniors are planning to enter the job force after graduation. It can be a really smart move. There are plenty of skilled trades and professions you might consider that will allow you to start your career right away.

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WHERE DO I SIGN UP? To apply for TOPS, fill out your FAFSA form … fafsa.ed.gov. That’s right–the two go hand-inhand. You can also apply via the TOPS online

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application at mylosfa.la.gov. TOPS comes in varying degrees of award levels. By making a certain score on the ACT and maintaining a certain GPA in core subjects, students are eligible for different amounts of scholarships.

Try these websites as well: studentaid.ed.gov, fastweb.com, scholarships.com

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There is no doubt college is expensive.

Attending a Louisiana state school costs approximately $6,500 for tuition alone, according to the website College Tuition Compare. Food and housing are additional.

Many students and their families turn to scholarships, grants, work-study jobs and loans to pay for college. That’s where FAFSA comes in.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form that prospective and current college students must complete to determine their eligibility for student aid. The form also helps determine how much money you can get from other sources. It must be filed every year a student takes advantage of the various forms of student aid.

TOPS, which stands for Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, is a scholarship for Louisiana residents who attend a public state college or university.

Students who meet the scholarships’ requirements are eligible for varying degrees of financial benefits.

One big reminder: Don’t wait until your senior year to make sure you’re eligible for TOPS. According to the state financial aid website (LOSFA), students must take certain courses required for TOPS throughout their high school career, such as four years (or units) of English, math, science and social studies. Add to that two units of a foreign language and one unit of fine arts.

Be warned about depending solely on TOPS for financial assistance. The state legislature has eyed the program for cuts in years past, meaning scholarships may not be fully funded.

Jennifer Malone, a guidance counselor at Ouachita Christian High School in Monroe warns students to be prepared with alternative sources of funding.

“We encourage students to consider multiple sources of financial aid,” she says.

“Have your counselor show you how to access and apply through government, institutional, and private sources, of which TOPS is only a part and a source whose funding is not guaranteed.”

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READY, SET, GO! What should I do ‌ and when should I do it?

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With a health pandemic affecting just about every aspect of daily life, high school students are finding that preparing for college is very different than they imagined. Many in-state universities are offering virtual tour options, as well as virtual meet-and-greet sessions with admissions counselors. Other online resources include campustours.com, which offers a search engine and virtual tours of more than 1,700 schools, and

campusreel.org, which provides video reviews and video walk-throughs from real students including videos of dormitories. Another important change to note: Some schools have waived testing requirements due to the ongoing pandemic.

Students are strongly encouraged to check with the admissions office at the university they are applying to, and keep in mind these changes are only temporary.

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Take an ACT prep course.

Many high schools have partnered with prep companies to offer ACT prep after school for free, so be sure to ask your guidance counselor about options.

Update your academic resume. Include a list of awards, leadership positions, community service, etc. Teachers and faculty will likely ask for this resume when writing letters of recommendation for scholarship applications.

Take the ACT as often as possible (as long as you can afford it) until you get the score required for your intended school. Students who qualify for free or reduced school lunch can get a fee waiver to take the ACT, but only twice during their entire high school career.

Find out the scholarship deadlines for all your colleges. (Some scholarship programs have deadlines in the fall.)

Narrow your college choices to the top 2 or 3 and plan to visit the summer after your junior year (if traveling is safe). Try to connect these visits to an existing summer vacation in order to conserve time and money.

Register at act.org to retake the ACT and/or visit collegeboard.org to register for the SAT if necessary.

Complete the FAFSA as close to Oct. 1 as possible to improve your chances of qualifying for the most grant, scholarship and work-study aid. Go to lela.org for a helpful FAFSA Completion Guide.

Search and apply for nonacademic scholarships. These are scholarships from organizations other than colleges that have admitted you.

Complete the FAFSA as close as possible to Oct. 1

Contact financial aid offices at schools you’ve applied to and find out as much as you can about their processes. Financial aid is a separate entity. Depending on the caliber of the student, ask if they can match or beat other offers.

Keep checking your email. April is the month for acceptance letters, rejection letters—and if you got accepted at multiple schools— a big decision!

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Being tall has its perks–great views in a crowd, not much need for a ladder, etc. But did you know it can also get you a college scholarship? That’s right. If you’re a young woman taller than 5’10” or a young man over 6’2”, you may be eligible.

Unusual scholarships like this abound.

And they’re sometimes rewarded for the most uncommon talents. Everyone knows how versatile duct tape is—think you can create a prom outfit from it? For money? To reward creativity, the Duck Brand company doles out more than $20,000 in scholarship prizes to high school students who make the best prom attire from that sticky stuff we usually use to hold together a blown car hose.

Frequenting or working at your favorite fast food restaurants might also help you pay for college. Stacy Doyal Hunt, director of guidance services at Cedar Creek School in Ruston, said students who patronize (or work for) Burger King, Church’s Fried Chicken, Chick-Fil-A and

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Taco Bell (to name a few) are encouraged to apply for scholarships that will help them begin their college experiences with fewer financial worries.

Of course, TOPS and academic scholarships should be on everyone’s radar. But it doesn’t hurt to check with your church, your parents’ employers, civic and cultural organizations, your coach, and the clubs at your school.

Web search:

Louisiana TOPS - losfa.la.gov/tops finaid.org; fastweb.com Math lovers m3challenge.siam.org United Negro College Fund Uncf.org Hispanic Scholarship Fund Hsf.net

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In addition to a degree, Dr. Reddy and his team will ensure that students receive assistance in placement in internships and cooperative education experiences. His team will also build into the program opportunities for students to engage in cutting edge research in cloud computing. Professionals with these skills are projected to remain in high demand for decades to come.

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According to Forbes Magazine, in 2019 there were 50,248 cloud computing positions available in the U.S. from 3,701 employers and 101,913 open positions worldwide. Grambling State University now offers a cloud computing degree, the first program of its kind in the state. The program equips students to become cloud computing experts able to build and maintain cloud infrastructures. Beginning with the graduating class of 2024, program alums will enter the job market with titles like cloud architect, cloud consultant, IoT engineer and many other high demand techbased positions with a median starting salary over $80,000.

The global cloud computing market is expected to grow to $623.3 billion by 2023. A cloud computing degree will allow graduates to play a major role in ensuring that these workforce needs can be met. Grambling State University has long been a national leader in producing African American computer and information science graduates. The new program’s development is spearheaded by Grambling State faculty

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All grown up

BY LIZ CRAFT

Adulthood is knocking on the door. Time to open it up. Life after high school means taking responsibility for your decisions, your actions and all those things your parents have always done for you.

Your physical health

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The first step seems easy: Eat right. What’s wrong with pizza for every meal? Hold on. A National Institutes of Health study showed some 70% of college freshmen add pounds within the first two years of school. To combat the “Freshman 15,” add some fresh fruit and veggies to your diet. You know the drill.

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Other steps to staying healthy: • Exercise! If a gym isn’t available, walk to your classes or invest in a bike.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Develop good sleep habits (try to get at least 7 hours each night).

• Know how to use your health insurance.

• Designate a healthcare proxy—someone to act on your behalf if you can’t, such as during a medical emergency, according to the website “Grown & Flown.” Once you turn 18, your parents can no longer automatically make medical decisions for you.

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Your financial health Electronic banking, PayPal, Venmo—all have made handling money easy, IF you keep an eye on it. Monitor your balance, watch for fraudulent account activity, and (most important), pay your bills on time.

The biggest mistake young adults make is to accept too many credit card offers, says Ryan Kilpatrick, Origin Bank’s chief brand and communications officer in Ruston. “They’re a prime target for this,” he says. “They’re coming out of school and trying to get their credit built up. It’s a good thing to have credit, but too much can handicap them.”

Also, be mindful of your credit score, which will help you apply for loans on big-ticket items later in life, such as cars and houses.

Your mental health For some, striking out on your own is a wonderfully liberating experience. For others, it can be a scary time, especially during the high-stress coronavirus pandemic. “Being away from home, especially for the first time, can create several dilemmas,” says Dr. Van Frusha, who directs mental health services offered to students at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

“Feelings of anxiety can creep in when the usual support systems aren’t there.”

Depression can also occur suddenly. The key is to recognize when you need help (or recognize a friend who does) and look for what’s available, Frusha says.

Most universities have a counseling clinic on campus. Check bulletin boards, online and social media groups, and community resources for ways to combat mental health issues.

Your civic duties You took civics in high school, so what else do you need to know about “civic duties”? First, spend part of your 18th birthday at your local registrar of voters’ office signing up to vote.

Become an informed voter on and off the campus. Pay attention to upcoming elections, learn what’s on the ballot, and form an educated opinion. “Civic involvement is important,” says Louisiana Senator Stewart Cathey. “We have to continue engaging in that process and pass it on to other generations.”

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Home Away from Home: Louisiana’s College Towns

Every college town has its own special personality and you’ll be making a lot of friends—and memories—there. Once you get settled in your new home away from home, make it a point to do some exploring. Check out the coffee shops, bookstores, shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and tourist destinations. And find ways to get involved in your new community through volunteer work as well.

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Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Pecanland

Highlights: French Quarter, City Park, Mardi Gras,

Mall, Twin City Ballet,

Jazzfest, Celebration in the Oaks, Café du Monde,

Masur Museum of Art.

Superdome, White Linen Night, New Orleans Film Festival, National WWII Museum.

Biedenharn Museum

Shreveport skyline Natchitoches Christmas Festival

NATCHITOCHES 75 miles southeast of Shreveport

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Population: 17,000 Highlights: The Riverbank, Winter

SHREVEPORT 100 miles west of Monroe Home to: LSU Shreveport, Centenary College of Louisiana, Southern University Shreveport, Remington College, LSU Health Shreveport, Bossier Parish Community College Population: 187,000

Wonderland, Natchitoches Christmas

Highlights: Festival Plaza, Red River Revel Arts Festival,

Festival, Fort St. Jean Baptiste, Louisiana

Shreveport Aquarium, State Fair of Louisiana, Red River

Sports Hall of Fame.

National Wildlife Refuge.

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HAMMOND 45 miles east of Baton Rouge, 45 miles northwest of New Orleans Home to: Southeastern Louisiana University Population: 21,000 Highlights: Gumbo Ya Ya, Strawberry Jubilee, Hot August Night, Louisiana Renaissance Festival, Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Global Wildlife Festival International

Center, Middendorf’s Restaurant, local breweries.

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Hammond Mardi Gras

40 miles west of Baton Rouge, 135 miles west of New Orleans Home to: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Population: 125,000 Highlights: Festival International de Louisiane, Festivals Acadiens, Cajun Mardi Gras, Blue Dog Café, Vermilionville, Cajun and Creole restaurants, Avery Island, swamp tours.

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BATON ROUGE Peach Festival

80 miles west of New Orleans, 40 miles east of Lafayette

RUSTON

Home to: Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College

30 miles west of Monroe, 60 miles east of Shreveport

Population: 225,000

Home to: Louisiana Tech University/Grambling State University (just 6 miles away)

Rural Life Museum, Raising Cane’s River Center

Population: 22,000

USS Kidd, Manship Theatre, State Capitol,

Park, Dixie Center for the Arts, Ponchatoulas Restaurant, Lake D’Arbonne, Louisiana Military Museum

(concerts, Broadway shows, special events), Live After Five concerts, upscale shopping at Perkins Rowe and Towne Center, numerous fine dining restaurants and casual eateries.

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Highlights: Historic Downtown District, Lincoln Parish

Highlights: Louisiana Art & Science Museum,

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Silver Linings

The college experience has been vastly different from what most freshmen envisioned, but there have been some unexpected silver linings in 2020’s COVID cloud.

“My experience with Louisiana Tech has been smooth and they have made it an easy transition from high school to college. Most of my classes are on Zoom, which is actually easy to do from home and I’m glad I’m not rushing from class to class all over campus.

Also, Moodle has been a good way to get to know my professors.”

CHRISTIAN NORRIS

“When my high school closed suddenly last March, a lot of things I looked forward to were suddenly gone—no senior prom, no senior skip day, and, worst of all, no saying goodbye to classmates and teachers. But surprisingly, good things have come from this bad situation. I’ve had more time to reconnect with my family, which means a lot to me. And I’ve learned some valuable lessons—never take anything for granted because things can change overnight—and appreciate your family and friends and live your life every day because nothing is promised.

Louisiana Tech freshman, Cedar Creek School graduate

“Hearing that all of my classes would be online was really disappointing.

I was concerned about missing out on the social aspect of college. But I joined a sorority and have been able to go to campus to study with friends, share meals, and even work out at the UREC. Being in a global pandemic is hard for everyone, but LSU is doing everything it can to ensure that the freshmen have a great (and safe) year!”

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Safe and Sound Good advice for Generation Z

Just don’t do it Any activity that takes your

Clear the air If you’ve got a vaping habit, it’s

Feeling blue The pandemic certainly hasn’t

Let’s work out!

Any major life event can

eyes off the road or your hands

time to quit. Physicians and health

helped the fact that more and

affect your health, especially

off the steering wheel is con-

care professionals have long

more young people have been

your weight—moving to a new

sidered distracted driving. This

warned of the dangers of e-ciga-

diagnosed with depression and

city, getting married, or starting

includes eating and drinking,

rettes, which have been marketed

anxiety in recent years, according

a new job, for example. Taking

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to teenagers with flavors like cot-

to the Centers for Disease Control.

good care of yourself means get-

absolute worst offense) texting.

ton candy, bubblegum and green

The good news is that medication,

ting regular exercise, which could

Just don’t do it. No message is

apple. But the “habit” is now a

therapy, and lifestyle changes can

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worth losing your license and cer-

bonafide crisis since COVID-19

have a positive effect. So see your

walk or making routine trips to

tainly isn’t worth taking someone’s

has been shown to cause severe

doctor if you notice these warning

the gym. Find a buddy to work out

life. Set your smart phone to dis-

lung damage and breathing is-

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able texts while you drive. It could

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things that were once enjoyable,

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trouble concentrating, irritability, and thoughts of suicide.

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Hot college programs Here are some fast-growing professions that require a 4-year college degree, and offer a promising career path.

CYBERSECURITY

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HEALTH CARE care industry will always be essential.

Construction management: This field uses management techniques to plan, design, and construct a project from beginning to end. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, there will be an increased demand in the next 10 years for contractors and construction managers in industrial, commercial, residential, civil and agricultural areas.

Cybersecurity/computer tech: The employment potential of computer experts continues to grow. Just about every corpoation or business has its own IT department or consultant to troubleshoot, to develop software, to manage data, and lately,

to protect information. In fact, cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing professions as businesses find themselves frequently threatened by attackers with malicious intent to access, delete or extort sensitive data.

Chemistry/chemical engineering: This branch of engineering deals with the manufacture of products through chemical processes using the principles of math, biology, chemistry and physics. Most chemical engineers work in offices or laboratories and are sought by the medical, military, aerospace, biomedical, environmental and electronic industries.

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f you’re still unsure of what direction your studies may take, consider these professional fields that are expected to grow in the future.

Each of them holds promising career paths for today’s students.

Health care: One thing we all need throughout our lives is health care. And as we age, we need it more and more. Clinics, hospitals, surgical centers, home health companies, and other medical facilities are always looking for qualified health care professionals. This includes nurses and physicians, technologists, physical and occupational therapists, diagnostic experts, wellness specialists, and others. A career in the health

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

CHEMISTRY

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PAYDAY

Choosing a major depends on many things—your skills and talents, your personality, your life experiences, and your future goals. The work you choose should make you happy and bring you fulfillment in the long run. You also want to make sure that the salary it provides will allow you to achieve and maintain the lifestyle you envision for yourself. Here are some top areas of study at Louisiana universities, and salary information provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s website (as of September 25, 2020).

Profession or Career

Typical Salary

Profession or Career

MASS COMMUNICATION

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Typical Salary

Nurse (BSN)............................................ $64,000

Public Relations Specialist...................... $47,000

Software Developer................................ $76,000

Dietician.................................................. $52,000

Advertising Sales Agent......................... $43,000

Computer Programmer.......................... $68,000

Kinesiologist............................................ $57,000

Broadcast News Analyst........................ $60,000

Website Developer................................. $55,000

Speech Pathologist................................. $67,000

Reporter.................................................. $51,000

Computer Systems Analyst.................... $72,000

ENGINEERING

EDUCATION Special Ed. Teacher................................ $51,000

Information Security Analyst................. $77,000 BUSINESS

Construction Management.................... $97,000

Kindergarten Teacher............................ $49,000

Accountant.............................................. $66,000

Industrial Engineer................................. $98,000

Elementary School Teacher................... $48,000

Financial Analyst..................................... $82,000

Civil Engineer.......................................... $97,000

High School Teacher.............................. $51,000

Market Research Analyst....................... $50,000

Chemical Engineer............................... $108,000

Guidance Counselor............................... $55,000

Mechanical Engineer.............................. $97,000 SOCIAL SCIENCES

ARTS

PHYSICAL SCIENCES Chemical Technician............................... $61,000

Graphic Designer.................................... $43,000

Pharmaceutical Salesman..................... $84,000

History Archivist...................................... $45,000

Architect ................................................. $72,000

Environmental Scientist.......................... $66,000

Technical Writer ..................................... $66,000

Producer/Director.................................. $60,000

Geologist............................................... $110,000

Human Resource Specialist................... $54,000

Museum Curator..................................... $40,000

Statistician.............................................. $73,000

Rehab Counselor.................................... $44,000

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Typical Salary

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Health Services Administrator............... $97,000

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What is the

Financial Aid OPTIONS

ACT DEADLINE?

You must achieve a qualifying score on or before the ACT national test date in April in the academic year you graduate from high school.

FEDERAL Financial Aid • TOPS • TOPSTech •

Chafee

GO Grant • GO Youth ChalleNGe Grant

Visit our scholarships and grants page, under the students and parents tab, to learn more about these programs. We also share external scholarships on our website at https://mylosfa.la.gov/scholarships/

What are the

TOPS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

If you have not previously achieved a qualifying score, you may qualify after the ACT national test date in April in the academic year you graduate from high school, but prior to July 1**, by using May and/or June test scores, including scores from a special ACT or SAT, but your period of eligibility for the award will be reduced by one semester or two quarters.

For more information, visit act.org. **The ACT deadline above is not applicable for 2020 graduates due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura.

2020 graduates should contact LOSFA for more information.

To qualify for TOPS, a student must:

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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

2

Meet TOPS Louisiana residency requirements.

3

Complete all required units on the TOPS Core or TOPS Tech/Jumpstart curricula.

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Meet minimum Core GPA requirements prior to high school graduation: • TOPS Tech – 2.5 • TOPS Opportunity – 2.5 • TOPS Performance – 3.0 (Class of 2022 and thereafter – 3.25) • TOPS Honors – 3.0 (Class of 2022 and thereafter – 3.5) Meet minimum ACT score requirements: • TOPS Tech – 17-19 • TOPS Opportunity – Score equal to the previous year's state average, but never less than 20 • TOPS Performance – 23 • TOPS Honors – 27

Complete your

FAFSA When can I begin fiing out the FAFSA?

You can begin filling out the FAFSA as early as October 1 during your senior year of high school. However, we encourage all high school seniors to complete the FAFSA no later than February 1, to maximize your opportunity to receive federal and state financial aid awards.

Note: The TOPS priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is July 1.

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Follow These

Do not leave questions blank. Use 0 if the answer is zero.

If the parent does not have a social security number, enter all zeros.

Do not make up a number.

FAFSA

Do not use commas or decimal points in numeric fields.

(Ex: $4,000.52 should be 4001)

4

When a parent has multiple children going to college or in college, parents will fill out a separate FAFSA for each student.

However, the parent will have only one FSA ID to sign each student’s FAFSA.

6

Remember to sign the FAFSA. The signature page allows you to submit without a signature but this causes errors. Take your time, and make sure you do not accidentally submit your FAFSA without signatures.

Your name must be listed on your FAFSA as it appears on your Social Security card. Do not use a nick name. This is especially important for students that have a suffix (J.r, Jr, Sr., III, etc).

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Parent and student should have separate working emails. (Ex: Student email: student@gmail.com, Parent email: mom&dad@gmail.com)

8

Do not use your high school email.

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10 TIPS to Avoid

TOPS Processing Delays 1

Hear it HERE first!

Errors

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Create a

Student

HUB A C C O U N T at

mylosfa.la.gov/applications/student-hub/ Track your TOPS award eligibility, status, and receive your award letter FIRST via your Student Hub account. Once in college, all information relating to your continuing eligibility for TOPS and your TOPS postsecondary GPA will be delivered via your Student Hub account.

How do I log into the STUDENT HUB?

To log into the Student Hub, go to LOSFA’s website: mylosfa.la.gov and click on “Applications,” then click on “Student Hub.” In order to set up an account, you will need to use your assigned LOSFA ID or LASecureID. Once logged into your account, you will be able to check your TOPS status, ACT Score, notifications, etc. While logged into your account, you will also have the ability to choose to grant your parent(s) permission to access your information via the “Parent Hub.”

When wi I know if I have TOPS?

TOPS processing for eligibility begins in June each year. You will be notified of eligibility by email. You can also monitor your TOPS eligibility status in your Student Hub account.

Spelling and punctuation matter! Your name, date of birth, address and e-mail address must be exactly the SAME on ALL documents, applications, etc.

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You and your parent must each apply for an FSA ID and use them to electronically sign and complete your FAFSA.

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Include the ACT TOPS code of 1595 or the SAT TOPS code of 9019 on all ACT/SAT test registrations.

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FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is also the application for TOPS. The 2021-2022 FAFSA will be available October 1, 2020, at www.fafsa.gov.

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Make sure your school has a parent-signed consent form granting LOSFA access to transcript data.

8

For TOPS Tech, a qualifying WorkKeys score of Silver and above can be used instead of a qualifying ACT score. If applicable, make sure your counselor has this score on file.

4

Make sure you are taking the required units that comprise the TOPS Core Curricula.

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5

Be prepared to submit additional documentation to prove residency if you or the parent listed on your FAFSA/TOPS Online Application were not Louisiana residents for at least 24 months prior to your anticipated graduation date.

Be aware that TOPS Awards are based on TOPS Core GPA...not overall GPA...and GPAs cannot be rounded up or down.

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Create a LOSFA Student Hub account to follow your progress towards earning a TOPS Award and also track your TOPS continuation eligibility throughout your postsecondary studies. Make sure your highest ACT score is reflected in your TOPS Tracker. If you cannot access your TOPS Tracker, that may indicate your school does not have a signed consent form on file for you.

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@LOSFA

@LOSFA

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McKenzie Leone • TOPS Performance Recipient

"TOPS has been a blessing to me. I am able to spend more time focusing on my academics rather than worrying about how I’m going to pay for college. TOPS is allowing me to work toward becoming a successful teacher and make an impact on children’s lives."

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"TOPS has had a great impact on me. I had my heart set on a university but was unable to attend.

I chose to attend a community college, and TOPS Tech helped pay for it. I was so blessed to have TOPS when I didn't think I would be able to attend college. TOPS opened a door of opportunity."

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EARLY START on Achieving your Goals

Yasmine Maxie • TOPS Opportunity Recipient

"My experience with TOPS has been amazing! If I had not been awarded TOPS, my college journey would have been very different. My TOPS Award paid my college tuition, which allowed me to solely focus on my school work. With that being said, I’m grateful for TOPS."

What is DUAL ENROLLMENT?

Dual enrollment refers to being enrolled in college and high school at the same time. Grades earned in dual enrollment courses are applied to both a high school diploma and a college degree.

What is CLEP? What is AP/IB?

CLEP stands for College-Level Examination Program. CLEP tests your knowledge in certain academic subjects, and allows you to earn college credits for successfully passing each test.

The Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs are both high school programs that offer college-level courses and the opportunity to earn college credit.

What is TOPS TECH EARLY START? The TOPS Tech Early Start Award provides up to $600 per academic year for any eligible 11th or 12th grade student attending a Louisiana public high school. Students can enroll for up to six credit hours per semester in order to pursue certification in an eligible program at a public or nonpublic college or an approved training provider.

ATTENTION 11th & 12th Graders!

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CULTIVATING ENGAGED SCHOLARS

FranU is organized into three academic schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing. Today, the University offers two doctorate degrees, four master’s degrees, eight bachelor’s degrees and three associate degrees. Along with their textbook lessons, FranU gives students new ways to engage meaningfully within their communities, learn through experience, and benefit from interprofessional collaboration. This provides graduates with a unique, innovative educational experience that makes them invaluable to their future teams and patients. Participation in interprofessional scenarios allow health profession students to develop an appreciation and respect for the roles and responsibilities of each discipline. As students perform their discipline-specific roles, they practice their professional behaviors and learn to collaborate with other disciplines.

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Simulations are utilized as a vehicle to foster interprofessional learning that will improve health professions students’ critical and applied thinking skills, and reduce their critical errors in clinical contexts.

FranU’s Simulated Environment Teaching Hospital, or SETH, gives students the benefit of learning in an immersive and very realistic simulated clinical environment. Professors are able to observe and coach to each student’s individual skill set, diagnostic reasoning, and other required competencies. This provides students the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them without the fear of harming a patient.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program educates and forms ethical and proficient business professionals who serve and lead in manners consistent with Franciscan values. This track provides students an understanding of the major business functions including general business, accounting, management, marketing, analytics, entrepreneurship, and health service administration.

Students can select one of four curriculum tracks (General Business, Management, Analytics, and Health Administration) that best fits their vocational path. FranU designed the curriculums in its School of Nursing, School of Health Professions and the School of Arts and Sciences to truly prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Visit franu.edu to learn more and schedule a visit.

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LED FastStart®, a division of Louisiana Economic Development, has been ranked the nation’s No. 1 state workforce development and talent attraction program by Business Facilities magazine for a record 11 years in a row. LED supports Reboot Your Career, which provides pathways to family-sustaining employment for high school grads and adults across our state. Programs like this help us build a more resilient and sustainable economy for all of Louisiana.

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CRUSH-ing it!

Online job interviews are more common than ever, and if you’re lucky enough to get one, make sure you’re prepared. Remote communication isn’t the same as face to face, but if you follow these easy guidelines, you’re guaranteed to ace it!

• Pick the perfect place: Don’t just open up your laptop and start the meeting with a cluttered room and an unmade bed behind you. Find a clean, simple, neutral spot in your home so the focus will be on you and not your terrible housekeeping habits.

• Dress appropriately. You don’t need

to wear a coat and tie, but do wear something professional. Solid colors are best and make sure that you’re not playing it too casual. A buttoned-down collared shirt is best for men, and a simple blouse or dress is a good choice for women.

• If you have pets, put them outside!

You’d be surprised how your laptop’s microphone will pick up background noise that your barely notice.

• Use books to elevate your laptop up to eye level.

• Be on time! It’s forgivable to be a

minute or two early (although it’s not recommended), but it’s disrespectful to be late.

• Calm yourself in advance: About 30

minutes before your interview, do some stretches or take a 5-minute walk outside. Practice talking in a mirror and take some deep breaths before you make that connection.

• Finally … be yourself! Smile! Relax!

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You certainly don’t want any animal noises interfering with your interview or worse, a curious cat jumping onto your keyboard.

• Close the windows and turn off the TV.

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CLOUD COMPUTING IT specialist in file storage, cloud processes, and data management

Works across several servers and platforms Average pay: $80,000

WELDER Takes metal components and uses extreme heat to fuse them together to form a final product

Works in industrial, motor vehicle, shipbuilding, construction and steel industries Average pay: $40,000

PHLEBOTOMIST Draws blood and collects samples

Works in hospitals, labs, clinics, surgical centers Average pay: $33,000

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Not every student’s path includes getting a four-year degree. For those who want to step into the working world as soon as possible, Louisiana offers many jobs in the skilled trades that provide a desirable income after only a short amount of time obtaining the necessary credentials.

Louisiana’s Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), comprised of 12 comprehensive community and technical colleges across the state, offers short-term workforce programs in addition to two-year associate degrees. While the ongoing health pandemic has caused much of the coursework to go online, schools are still offering the same programs with classes being taught “live” through platforms like Zoom, says Quintin Taylor, chief public affairs officer of LCTCS. All of the hands-on technical instruction is being done according to current health guidelines to ensure student and faculty safety, he says.

Some programs, such as the commercial driver’s license program and a wide variety of healthcare certification programs, are in higher demand since the start of the pandemic. For example, students are able to earn a CDL and become a certified driver during a 4- to 6-week program depending on the level of certification. Many people may not realize these drivers have a starting salary of between $45,000 and $60,000, Taylor says.

“At every level of healthcare, the demand is greater, and they need people,” Taylor adds. Other programs (such as IT, welding, process technology, electrical line technology, and HVAC) are still steady fields where students earn well-paying jobs after completing their courses.

Taylor says LCTCS staff are in frequent communication with economic development organizations around the state such as the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Central Louisiana Economic Alliance and others to make sure community and technical colleges are offering programs to meet the needs of businesses.

“We’re offering programs that are alive to the market,” Taylor says. “Our programs are half the cost (of a four-year degree) and provide twice the value.”

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HOME GROWN The Bayou State manufactures plenty of products that carry the ‘Made in Louisiana’ label Buying goods made in Louisiana is a great way to support the local economy.

And if you can work for one of those companies … even better! Here are just a few well-known products that have made their mark well beyond Louisiana.

Café du Monde Beignets French settlers brought this sweet treat (fried dough topped with powdered sugar) to the U.S. in the 17th century, and it has come to be called the official donut of Louisiana. Tourists often try beignets for the first time at New Orleans’ Cafe Du Monde in the

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French Quarter. Café du Monde sells its own beignet mix in grocery stores throughout the South.

The perfect side to a muffuletta or a New Orleans style po-boy, Zapp’s Potato Chips are produced in Gramercy. The spicy kettle chips are made from thick-sliced potatoes and are fried in special seasonings to create flavors like Voodoo, Spicy Cajun Crawtators and Cajun Dill Gator-Tators.

King Cake This unique item is a staple in Louisiana during the months of January and February as residents celebrate Carnival season.

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The Elmer Candy Corporation was founded in 1855 as the Miller Candy Company in New Orleans. The company sells seasonal holiday candies, and since 2014, has been one of the largest manufacturers of Valentine boxed chocolates in North America.

Tabasco Sauce Edmund McIlhenny grew his first commercial

Marucci Sports

pepper crop in 1868. The next

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Marucci Sports produces specially handcrafted baseball bats that are used by about a third of major league baseball players, including notable veterans like David Ortiz, Jose Bautista and Albert Pujols. The company also produces a variety of sports equipment.

year, he sent out hundreds of bottles of his unique pepper sauce to wholesale grocers along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans.

Community Coffee Just over 100 years ago, Cap Saurage started a small coffee company in the barn behind his home, and named it in honor of the

He secured a patent in 1870 for TABASCO, and soon set the culinary world on fire.

community of friends, families and Community Coffee today is one of the largest family-owned and operated coffee brands in the U.S.

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STEM PATHWAYS Over the next 12 years, Louisiana and the nation will see a surge in the number of job opportunities available in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, also known as STEM.

OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS, LOUISIANA WILL NEED AT LEAST 6,000 NEW STEM WORKERS TO FILL WORKFORCE NEEDS.

Louisiana STEM Pathways offer students carnegie credits and certifications in high-wage, highdemand STEM-focused industry sectors. The knowledge and skills students attain while pursuing one of the following pathways provides them with a successful foundation to enter college or the workforce after graduation.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

PRE-ENGINEERING

COMPUTING

CYBER SECURITY

DIGITAL DESIGN AND EMERGENT MEDIA

PRE-PHARMACY

PRE-ENGINEERING

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

“To find good employment, you have to be digitally trained, know how to code, be able to communicate with machines, and understand the power of digital transformation. Thus, taking STEM Pathway courses is a need rather than an option.”

“The demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing exponentially, and every facet of our nation’s economy relies on a workforce that is cyber aware.

We must focus on educating the cyber-literate workforce”

FRANK NEUBRANDER,

NICERC DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC OUTREACH, CYBER.ORG & CYBER INNOVATION CENTER

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GORDON A. CAIN CHAIR, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

KEVIN NOLTEN,

For more information visit www.louisianabelieves.com/courses/louisiana-stem-initiative or talk to your school counselor about the STEM pathways offered at your high school.

“If we’re going to address poverty and diversity in Louisiana, we need to make sure our education system serves everyone. That means providing every student the kind of rigorous preparation for the job market that these pathways offer.”

SUSANA SCHOWEN, DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE INITIATIVES, LED FASTSTART®

MAINTENANCE/SCAFFOLDING

DON KADAIR

JUSTIN PAUL WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL: St. James High School AGE: 18 TRAINING: St. James Parish Career and Technology Center DEGREE: High school degree EMPLOYEE: Apache Industrial Services - Geismar, La. WHAT DOES A MAINTENANCE/SCAFFOLDING WORKER DO?

ON THE JOB Take inventory in the scaffold yard

Perform general and advanced maintenance and repairs, operate a forklift or other types of heavy machinery.

Maintain scaffold instruments Practice safety and show good workmanship

You interact well with others

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YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPTION IF: You are willing to learn new skills

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“What I like most about my job is my co-workers. They make me feel comfortable by being helpful and creating a family environment. They are always willing to take time to show me things that are difficult or hard to learn. They taught me how to operate a forklift! The “yard guys” are very helpful and cool to be around. A huge shoutout to all of them!

You are not afraid to ask questions

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Public Colleges & Universities About the list Sources include university websites and the National Center for Education Statistics; data are for the 2019-2020 school year. Enrollment statistics include Fall 2019 total enrollment.

Tuition data are for full-time, firsttime and in-state undergraduate students, but tuition and fees change frequently and could be affected by COVID-19. Check with each school’s admission office for updates.

Louisiana State University at Alexandria Grambling State University 403 Main St. Grambling, La. 71245 (318) 274-3811 or (800) 569-4714 gram.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $7,683 Enrollment: 5,232 Popular programs: Accounting; Biology; Business Administration; Criminal Justice and Safety studies; Engineering; Communications; Parks, Recreation and Leisure studies; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Psychology; Social Work and Youth services

8100 Hwy. 71 South Alexandria, La. 71302 (318) 445-3672 lsua.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’s degree Tuition: $6,668 Enrollment: 3,381 Popular programs: Registered Nursing; Business Administration; Psychology; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Criminal Justice; and Elementary Education

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156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, La. 70803 (225) 578-3202 lsu.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $11,962 Enrollment: 31,756 Popular programs: Agriculture; Architecture; Biology; Business; Liberal Arts and Sciences; General Teacher Education; Engineering; Psychology, and Mass Communication

2048 Johnson Hwy. Eunice, La. 70535 (337) 457-7311 lsue.edu Highest offering: Associate’s degree Tuition: $4,730 Enrollment: 2,989 Popular programs: Business Administration; Firefighting; and Registered Nursing

Louisiana State University in Shreveport One University Place Shreveport, La. 71115 (318) 797-5000 lsus.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $7,327 Enrollment: 8,579 Popular programs: Biology; Business Administration; Communication; Accounting; General Studies; and Psychology

LSU Health Sciences Center — New Orleans 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans, La. 70112 (504) 568-4808 lsuhsc.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $7,673 Enrollment: 2,820 Popular programs: Allied health professions; Medicine; Dentistry; Nursing; Public Health; and Graduate Studies

LSU Health Sciences Center — Shreveport 1501 Kings Hwy. Shreveport, La. 71103 (318) 675-8769 lsuhscshreveport.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D.

Tuition: $7,183 Enrollment: 939 Popular programs: Health professions and related programs; Biological Sciences; and Biomedical sciences

Louisiana Tech University 1310 West Railroad Ave. Ruston, La. 71272 (318) 257-2000 latech.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $10,185 Enrollment: 11,510 Popular programs: Psychology; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Biological Sciences; Business Administration; Accounting; Engineering; Elementary and Secondary Education; Animal Sciences; and Architecture

McNeese State University 4205 Ryan St. Lake Charles, La. 70605 (337) 475-5000 mcneese.edu Highest offering: Post-master’s certificate Tuition: $8,102 Enrollment: 7,295 Popular programs: General Studies; Registered Nursing; Engineering; Business Administration and Management; and Kinesiology and Exercise Science

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Nicholls State University University Station, La. Hwy. 1 Thibodaux, La. 70310 (877) 642-4655 nicholls.edu Highest offering: Post-master’s certificate Tuition: $7,898 Enrollment: 6,491 Popular programs: Accounting; Business Administration; Education; Engineering; Biology; and Culinary Arts

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 175 Sam Sibley Dr. Natchitoches, La. 71497 (318) 357-6011 nsula.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $8,768 Enrollment: 10,900 Popular programs: Business Administration; Biology; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Registered Nursing; Family and Consumer Sciences; Psychology; History; Theatre Arts; and Criminal Justice

548 Ned McGehee Ave. Hammond, La. 70402 (985) 549-2000 selu.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D.

Southern University and A&M College P.O. Box 9374 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-4500 subr.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $9,141 Enrollment: 7,140 Popular programs: Biology; Agriculture; Mass Communication; Business Administration; Registered Nursing; and Criminal Justice

Southern University in New Orleans 6400 Press Dr. New Orleans, La. 70126 (504) 286-5000 suno.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Tuition: $7,169 Enrollment: 2,309 Popular programs: Biology; Business

Administration; Criminal Justice; Psychology; and Social Work

Southern University in Shreveport 3050 Martin Luther King Dr. Shreveport, La. 71107 (318) 670-6000 susla.edu Highest offering: Associate’s degree Tuition: $4,350 Enrollment: 2,932 Popular programs: Business; Criminal Justice; Registered Nursing; and General Studies

University of Louisiana at Monroe 700 University Ave. Monroe, La. 71209 (318) 342-1000 ulm.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $8,974 Enrollment: 8,673 Popular programs: Biology; Toxicology; Psychology; Business Administration; Mass Communication; Registered Nursing; General Studies; and Elementary Education/Teaching

University of New Orleans University of Louisiana at Lafayette 104 University Cir. Lafayette, La. 70503 (337) 482-1000 louisiana.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Tuition: $10,382 Enrollment: 16,933 Popular programs: Biology; Finance; Communication; Business Administration; Physical Education; Psychology; Engineering; and Registered Nursing

2000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, La. 70148 (888) 514-4275 uno.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $8,772 Enrollment: 8,231 Popular programs: Biology; Business Administration; Accounting; Theatre Arts; and Psychology

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Tuition: $8,329 Enrollment: 14,220 Popular programs: Business Administration; Registered Nursing; Education; Family and Consumer Sciences; General Studies; and Psychology

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Community & Technical Colleges About the list Schools listed are part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

Programs offered vary by campus. Not all instructional sites or campuses are listed; some schools offer classes or instruction at additional sites. Visit lctcs.edu or one of the campus websites listed below for additional information about your region.

You may also find the data compiled at College Scorecard, collegescorecard. ed.gov, useful in finding the right school.

Baton Rouge Community College MID CITY CAMPUS 201 Community College Drive Baton Rouge, La. 70806 (866) 217-9823 mybrcc.edu BUSINESS TRAINING CENTER 350 North Donmoor Baton Rouge, La. 70806 ACADIAN CAMPUS 3250 N. Acadian Thruway E. Baton Rouge, La. 70805 HOOPER ROAD CAMPUS 10700 Hooper Road Central, La. 70818 JACKSON CAMPUS 3337 La. 10 Jackson, La. 70748 NEW ROADS CAMPUS 605 Hospital Road New Roads, La. 70760

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PORT ALLEN CAMPUS 3233 Rosedale Road Port Allen, La. 70767

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FRAZIER SITE CAMPUS 555 Julia St. Baton Rouge, La. 70801

Bossier Parish Community College 6220 East Texas St. Bossier City, La. 71111

Fletcher Technical Community College

(318) 678-6000 bpcc.edu

Central Louisiana Technical Community College ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS 4311 South MacArthur Drive Alexandria, La. 71302 (318) 487-5439 cltcc.edu

Delgado Community College 615 City Park Ave. New Orleans, La. 70119 (504) 671-5000 dcc.edu

AVOYELLES CAMPUS 508 Choupique St. Cottonport, La. 71327

WEST BANK CAMPUS 2600 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, La. 70114

FERRIDAY CAMPUS 2100 E.E. Wallace Blvd.

Ferriday, La. 71334

CHARITY SCHOOL OF NURSING 450 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, La. 70112

HUEY P. LONG CAMPUS 304 South Jones St. Winnfield, La. 71483 ROD BRADY CAMPUS 521 East Bradford St. Jena, La. 71483 LAMAR SALTER CAMPUS 15014 Lake Charles Highway Leesville, La. 71446 NATCHITOCHES CAMPUS 6587 Highway 1 Bypass, P.O. Box 657 Natchitoches, LA 71457 SABINE VALLEY CAMPUS 1255 Fisher Road Many, LA 71449

NORTHSHORE SLIDELL CAMPUS 320 E. Howze Beach Road I-10 Service Road Slidell, La. 70461 JEFFERSON CAMPUS 5200 Blair Drive Metairie, La. 70001 SIDNEY COLLIER CAMPUS 3727 Louisa St. New Orleans, La. 70126 MARITIME, FIRE AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FACILITY 13200 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, La. 70129

1407 La. 311 Schriever, La. 70395 (985) 448-7900 fletcher.edu LAFOURCHE CAMPUS 1425 Tiger Drive Thibodaux, La. 70301 BP INTEGRATED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES CAMPUS 224 Weatherford Dr. Schriever, La. HOUMA CAMPUS 310 St. Charles St., Houma, La.

Louisiana Delta Community College 7500 Millhaven Road Monroe, La. 71203 (866) 500-LDCC (318) 345-9000 ladelta.edu BASTROP CAMPUS 729 Kammell St. Bastrop, La. 71221 JONESBORO CAMPUS 236 Industrial Drive Jonesboro, La. 71251 LAKE PROVIDENCE CAMPUS 156 Highway 883-1 Lake Providence, La. 71254

S C H O O L D I R E C TO RY RUSTON CAMPUS 1010 James St. Ruston, La. 71273

SOUTHEASTERN INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICE CENTER 900 B West University Ave., Hammond

WESTSIDE CAMPUS 2520 Tenant Road Plaquemine, La. 70764

TALLULAH CAMPUS 132 Old Hwy. 65 South Tallulah, La. 71284

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

South Louisiana Community College

WEST MONROE CAMPUS 609 Vocational Parkway West Monroe, La. 71292

MINDEN CAMPUS 9500 Industrial Drive Minden, La. 71055 (318) 371-3035 nwltc.edu

WINNSBORO CAMPUS 1710 Warren St. Winnsboro, La. 71295

Northshore Technical Community College 1710 Sullivan Drive Bogalusa, La. 70427 (985)732-6640 northshorecollege.edu FLORIDA PARISHES CAMPUS 948 La. 1042 Greensburg, La. 70441 HAMMOND CAMPUS 111 Pride Drive Hammond, La. 70401 LACOMBE CAMPUS 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe PEARL RIVER CAMPUS 39110 Rebel Lane, Pearl River LIVINGSTON CAMPUS 11640 Burgess Ave., Walker FLORIDA PARISHES CAMPUS 7067 Hwy. 10, Greensburg

MANSFIELD CAMPUS 943 Oxford Road Mansfield, La. 71052 SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAMPUS 2010 N. Market St. Shreveport, La. 71137

1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, La. 70506 (337) 521-9000 solacc.edu

Sowela Technical Community College 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, La. 70615 (800) 256-0483 sowela.edu MORGAN SMITH CAMPUS 1230 North Main St. Jennings, La. 70546

ACADIAN CAMPUS 1933 West Hutchinson Ave. Crowley, La. 70526

OAKDALE CAMPUS 117 La. 1152 Oakdale, La. 71463

CHARLES B. COREIL CAMPUS 1124 Vocational Drive Ville Platte, La. 70586

Programs Available At LCTCS Campuses Include:

FRANKLIN CAMPUS 1013 Perret St. Franklin, La. 70538

Computer science, finance and accounting, personal and culinary services, construction crafts, health care, protective services, electrical, industrial production, welding, engineering technology, mechanic and repair tech, general science, graphic arts, biological sciences and more.

River Parishes Community College

GULF AREA CAMPUS 1301 Clover St. Abbeville, La. 70511

925 West Edenborne Parkway Gonzales, La. 70737 (225) 743-8500 rpcc.edu

Go to lctcs.edu to do a customized search of programs that interest you and to learn which campuses offer them.

T.H. HARRIS CAMPUS 332 East South St. Opelousas, La. 70570

The COVID-19 crisis may have affected some schools ... so ...

TECHE AREA CAMPUS 609 Ember Drive New Iberia, La. 70562

Visit LCTCS.edu to check for updates to this list.

Nunez Community College 3710 Paris Road Chalmette, La. 70043 (504) 278-6200 nunez.edu

ASCENSION CAMPUS 9697 Airline Highway Sorrento, La. 70778 RESERVE CAMPUS 181 Regala Park Road Reserve, La. 70084

EVANGELINE CAMPUS 6305 Main Hwy. St. Martinville, La. 70582

YOUNG MEMORIAL CAMPUS 900 Youngs Road Morgan City, La. 70380

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Private colleges & universities About the list Sources include university websites and the National Center for Education Statistics; data are for the 2019-2020 school year. Enrollment statistics include Fall 2019 total enrollment.

Tuition data are for full-time, firsttime and in-state undergraduate students, but tuition and fees change frequently and could be affected by COVID-19. Check with each school’s admission office for updates.

Centenary College 2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, La. 71104 (318) 869-5011/(800) 2344448 centenary.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Enrollment: 574 Tuition and fees: $37,310 Application deadline: Early action, Dec. 1, May 1. Regular decision, Feb. 15, May 1.

Popular programs: Biology; Business; Communication and Media Studies; Psychology; and Music

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2601 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, La. 70122 (504) 816-4768 dillard.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’sdegree Enrollment: 1,225 Tuition and fees: $19,281 Application deadline: Rolling Popular programs: Nursing; Biology; Business; Mass Communication; Public Health; Psychology; and Sociology

Tuition and fees: $17,500 Application deadline: Rolling Popular programs: Registered Nursing; Health and Physical Education; Social Work; and Biology

Loyola University

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 5414 Brittany Dr. Baton Rouge, La. 70808 (225) 768-1700 franu.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 1,294 Tuition and fees: $14,145 Application deadline: Programspecific Popular programs: Biology; Registered Nursing; Radiologic Technology; Health Service Administration; and other health professions

Louisiana College 1140 College Drive Pineville, La. 71359 (318) 487-7011 lacollege.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Enrollment: 1,224

New Orleans 6363 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, La. 70118 (504) 865-2011 loyno.edu Highest offering: M.D. Enrollment: 4,367 Tuition and fees: $40,842 Application deadline: Early action, Nov. 15; Priority decision, Feb. 15; Regular decision, Apr. 15; Summer, July 3.

Popular programs: Psychology; Marketing; Business; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Music Management; Creative Writing; and Criminology

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 3939 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, La. 70126 (504) 282-4455/(800) 6628701 nobts.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 2,593 Tuition and fees: $9,100 Application deadline: Rolling

Popular programs: Christian Ministry; Biblical Ministry; and Music with an emphasis in worship

Saint Joseph Seminary College 75376 River Rd. St. Benedict, La. 70457 (985) 867-2232 sjasc.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’s degree Enrollment: 127 Tuition and fees: $19,490 Application deadline: Rolling Popular programs: Liberal Arts and Sciences; Liberal Studies; and Theological Studies

Tulane University 6823 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, La. 70118 (504) 865-5000 tulane.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Enrollment: 12,923 Tuition and fees: $56,800 Application deadline: Early action, Nov. 15; Early decision, Nov. 1; Regular decision, Jan. 15 Popular programs: Business; Finance; Marketing; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; and health professions

University of Holy Cross 4123 Woodland Dr. New Orleans, La. 70131 (504) 394-7744 or (800) 2597744 uhcno.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 1,102 Tuition and fees: $14,720 Application deadline: Fall semester, July 1; Spring semester, Dec. 1; Summer semester, Apr. 1 Popular programs: Business; Psychology; and health professions

Xavier University 1 Drexel Dr. New Orleans, La. 70125 (504) 486-7411 xula.edu Highest offering: Ph.D./M.D. Enrollment: 3,325 Tuition and fees: $25,055 Application deadline: Fall semester, rolling; Spring semester, Dec. 1 Popular programs: Biology; Business; Chemistry; Communication and Media Studies; Social Sciences; Psychology; and health professions

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Your centrally located team of advisors are here for: > academic counseling > career coaching > professional development > internship search > diversity, inclusion, and equity programming > international experiences > business-focused living-learning environment

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Proprietary Schools About the list These are private vocational schools, sometimes called vo-tech schools.

Costs, programs and accreditations vary widely. Call the individual schools for more information. Source: Louisiana Board of Regents website.

AAA Crane & Rigging, LLC

Advance Healthcare Institute

BAR/BRI of Louisiana

Blue Cliff College - Metairie

7722 Hwy. 1 South Addis, La. 70710 (225) 301-5102

4580 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. B Baton Rouge, La. 70809 (225) 335-4705

A Breath Away

Advance Nursing Training

1 East Campus Drive Baton Rouge, La. 70803 (214) 935-1017 Additional locations in New Orleans

12090 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road, Ste. I Baton Rouge, La. 70816 (225) 369-0963

1480 General Degaulle Ave., Ste. 202 New Orleans, La. 70131 (504) 994-0280

3200 Cleary Ave. Metairie, La. 70002 (504) 456-3141 Additional locations in Alexandria, Houma and Lafayette

Academy of Acadiana

Advanced Welding School

131 W Main St. New Iberia, La. 70560 (337) 365-1550 Additional location in Lake Charles

10340 Florida Blvd.

Walker, La. 70785 (225) 480-6305

Academy of Interactive Entertainment 537 Cajundome Blvd., Ste. 211 Lafayette, La. 70506 (337) 456-1848

Acadiana Area Career College, a division of Blue Cliff College 505 Loire Ave., Ste. E Lafayette, La. 70507 (337) 896-9776

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130 Hummell St. Denham Springs, La. 70726 (844) 727-3755 Additional locations in Houma, Mandeville, New Orleans, Lafayette, Hammond, Metairie, Monroe and Slidell

Alexandria Dental Assistant School 3820 Masonic Drive Alexandria, La. 71301 (512) 986-8702

Ark-La-Tex Dental Assisting Academy 910 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, La. 71118 (318) 686-7470

Aspire Medical Training Academy 11449 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, La. 70815 (225)719-2586

Ayers Career College 8820 Jewella Ave. Shreveport, La. 71108 (318) 868-3000

Baton Rouge Dental Assistant Academy

Burks Medical Training, LLC

8894 Airline Hwy., Suite M. Baton Rouge, La. 70815 (225) 255-2719

186638 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Hwy. Rosepine, La. 70659 (337) 221-3003

Baton Rouge School of Computers

Camelot College

9352 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge, La. 70809 (225) 923-2524

Baton Rouge School of Court Reporting 15915 Hogenville Ave. Baton Rouge, La. 70817 (225) 218-4919

Becker Professional Education – New Orleans UNO, Rm. KH 222, 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, La. 70148 (630) 353-3739

Ben Johnson Educational Center P.O. Box 663 Natchitoches, La. 71457 (318) 460-7460 Beso Beauty 3000 26th St., Ste. C Metairie, La. 70002 (504) 518-4461

2618 Wooddale Blvd., Ste A. Baton Rouge, La. 70805 (225) 928-3005

Carter’s Career Center 350 Desiard Plaza Drive, Ste. 201 Monroe, La. 71203 (318) 914-9270

CDL Mentors of BR Truck Driving School 1325 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, La. 70805 (337) 366-9759 Additional location in Lake Charles

Coastal College 2064 N. Flannery Road Baton Rouge, La. 70815 (225) 272-2213 Additional locations in Alexandria, Hammond, Lafayette and Monroe

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Coastal Truck Driving School of New Orleans

Eastern College of Health Vocations

1182 First Ave. Harvey, La. 70058 (504) 468-3639

201 Evans Road, Ste. 400 New Orleans, La. 70123 (504) 736-0654

Compass Career College

Elise Phlebotomy Training Center

42353 Deluxe Plaza, Ste. 16 Hammond, La. 70403 (985) 419-2050

Crescent City School of Gaming and Bartending

110 Bellemeade Blvd., Suite B Gretna, La. 70056 (504) 513-1273

Healthcare Training Institute 322 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, La. 70062 (504) 467-2155

Holmes Healthcare Training Center 1939 Hickory Ave., Suite 206 Harahan, La. 70123 (504) 258-6689

Fortis College

Hospitality Opportunity & Service Training

209 N. Broad St. New Orleans, La. 70119 (504) 822-3362

9255 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge, La. 70809 (225) 248-1015

1254 Central Road Baton Rouge, La. 70807 (225) 300-4943

Delta College

Global Trucking Academy

Infinity College

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