Louisiana GATOR for families
LA GATOR accounts pay for approved private schools or home-based education with an approved provider, with larger awards for students with disabilities and lower-income families.
Checked against the program's own sources on Aug 27, 2026. Each fact links to its source.
How much does Louisiana GATOR pay?
Who qualifies for Louisiana GATOR?
- Louisiana residents aged 5 to 21 by September 30, 2026 who are returning GATOR or LSP students, entering kindergarten, were in a public school on October 1 and February 1 of 2025-26, or come from a household at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Eligibility is checked again every year.2
What can Louisiana GATOR pay for?
- Tuition at a BESE-approved nonpublic school, or home-based education using approved GATOR providers in the Odyssey Marketplace.2
When can you apply for Louisiana GATOR?
- The 2026-27 application window ran March 1 to March 16, 2026. Watch the program's site for 2027-28 dates.3
How do you apply for Louisiana GATOR?
Families apply through the program itself, not through ChoicePaid.
How to apply (Odyssey)Find approved providers in Louisiana
From the state's own published lists.
Track your award for free
One budget across every provider, with receipts and reimbursement packets.
Are you a provider?
How to get approved and paid by Louisiana GATOR.
Sources
- 1. How Much Funding will the LA GATOR Program Provide, support.withodyssey.com, checked Aug 27, 2026
- 2. Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 2027 LA GATOR Program, support.withodyssey.com, checked Aug 12, 2026
- 3. When Will The Louisiana Gator Scholarship Applications Open, support.withodyssey.com, checked May 5, 2026
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