How much is Louisiana's school voucher worth?

Louisiana's Louisiana Scholarship Program provides up to $7,476 per student per year. The program is income-based.

Income-Based Program

Do I Qualify for Louisiana's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Louisiana's school voucher program?

Louisiana Scholarship Program is income-based with a limit of approximately $58,040/year for a family of 4. Benefit: up to $7,476/student/year. Louisiana's Scholarship Program is open to students whose family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level and who attend a public school with a letter grade of C or lower. The scholarship covers private school tuition up to the per-pupil state funding amount. Apply through the Louisiana Department of Education. Priority is given to students at the lowest-rated public schools.

Q: How do I apply for Louisiana's school voucher?

Apply at https://www.louisianabelieves.com/schools/louisiana-scholarship-program. Louisiana's Scholarship Program is open to students whose family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level and who attend a public school with a letter grade of C or lower. The scholarship covers private school tuition up to the per-pupil state funding amount. Apply through the Louisiana Department of Education. Priority is given to students at the lowest-rated public schools.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

Louisiana Scholarship Program is income-based. A family of 4 earning under $58,040/year likely qualifies for up to $7,476/student/year.

Max Benefit

$7,476

per student / year

Eligibility

Income-Based

See limits below

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2012

Louisiana Scholarship

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your household size and income to check against Louisiana's 2026 limit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

Annual household income ($)

Gross income before taxes. Income limit shown is for a family of 4; limits scale with household size.

Louisiana Voucher Income Limits — 2026

Approximate limits by household size. Exact limits set by the state program.

Household size	Annual income limit (est.)
1 person	~$28,000/year
2 people	~$38,100/year
3 people	~$48,100/year
4 people (reference)	~$58,000/year
5 people	~$67,000/year
6 people	~$77,000/year
7 people	~$86,900/year
8+ people	~$96,900/year

Estimates based on Louisiana program income limit scaled by federal poverty level ratios. Check the official program for exact thresholds.

How to Apply for Louisiana's Program

Program: Louisiana Scholarship Program

Deadline: Annual application; spring deadline for fall enrollment

Louisiana's Scholarship Program is open to students whose family income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level and who attend a public school with a letter grade of C or lower. The scholarship covers private school tuition up to the per-pupil state funding amount. Apply through the Louisiana Department of Education. Priority is given to students at the lowest-rated public schools.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Annual application; spring deadline for fall enrollment. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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