LA GATOR Scholarship Program Guide for Tutoring

What Is LA GATOR Scholarship Program?

LA GATOR (Giving All True Opportunity to Rise) is Louisiana's first education savings account, replacing the former voucher-only Louisiana Scholarship Program. Funds are held in an Odyssey account and can be spent across a much wider range of approved expenses than the old program allowed, including tutoring.

Important: Meeting eligibility doesn't guarantee funding — the number of funded accounts depends on the annual state budget. In 2025–26, over 39,000 students applied but funding covered roughly 12,000. Apply as early as possible when the window opens (typically March).

What Can LA GATOR Funds Cover?

Tutoring and supplemental instruction
Private school tuition and fees
Educational therapies
Textbooks and curriculum materials
Dual enrollment courses
Technology and approved school uniforms

How to Apply

Apply during the March window
LA GATOR applications open annually, generally March 1, through the Odyssey portal.

Confirm your phase eligibility
Phase 2 (2026–27) covers households up to 400% of the federal poverty level.

Choose your tutoring provider
Search approved providers on the Odyssey marketplace once funded.

Official program source: doe.louisiana.gov — LA GATOR — always confirm current deadlines and amounts there, since program details can change year to year.

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