Louisiana lawmakers weigh having students repay TOPS scholarships if they leave school

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 384

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Louisiana legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would require students to repay their state-funded TOPS scholarship awards if they lose eligibility for the program with poor grades or by leaving school.

House Bill 385 by Rep. Dennis Bamburg, R-Bossier City, would only apply to students in the bottom two levels of the program: TOPS Opportunity and TOPS Performance. It requires students to repay the full amount of TOPS money they’ve received. …

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