WHAT IS THE MJ FOSTER PROMISE PROGRAM?
Named after former Louisiana Governor Mike J. Foster, the MJ Foster Promise Program provides financial support for students to earn credentials that align to high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors like Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, Transportation & Logistics, and Manufacturing. This includes students pursuing associates degrees, a technical certificate, or HiSET/high school equivalency (WorkreadyU).
PARTICIPATING COLLEGES
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You must:
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.
Household of 1 = $38,640
Household of 2 = $52,260
Household of 3 = $65,880
Household of 4 = $79,500
Household of 5 = $93,120
To view the most updated poverty thresholds and for households of six or more, visit the U.S. ASPE webpage for more information.
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.
Have not previously earned an undergraduate degree at the associate level or above.
Be a Louisiana resident and U.S. Citizen.
Commit to reside in Louisiana one year after completion and to perform 20 hours of community service, an internship, or a mentorship annually to maintain the award.
Incarcerated individuals and those who have been convicted of any crime of violence as defined in RS 14:2 are prohibited from receiving M.J. Foster Promise funds.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MJ FOSTER PROMISE PROGRAM
Complete the FAFSA application.
Complete the MJ Foster Promise program application.
Apply to the participating college of your choice.
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