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South Louisiana Community College has several campuses spread over southern Louisiana. (The Center Square) − The number of students participating in the state-financed Taylor Opportunity Program for Students has declined for the third year in a row, according to a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana.
“Nearly 46,000 students received TOPS scholarships in the last school year, totaling more than $270 million,” PAR reported. “Compared with levels four years ago, that is a 14% decrease in participation and a $43 million drop in state spending on the program.”
This decline represents a reduction of roughly $43 million in state spending, according to the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. PAR attributes the decline in TOPS participation to the general decline in college enrollment.
A shrinking pool of high school graduates eligible for the scholarships have also contributed to the drop in awards. Since 2017, the number of eligible high […]
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