GED/HiSET Nongraduate - Louisiana TOPS Eligibility Q&A

Sep 14, 2026

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Provides Q&A guidance for non-graduates regarding Louisiana TOPS eligibility using a GED/HiSET pathway. States that earning a GED alone cannot qualify for TOPS under current law, while college enrollment may qualify only if specific citizenship, ACT, and 24-month Louisiana residency conditions are met. Requires psychologist/psychiatrist certification with Wechsler test score thresholds, completion of 12 eligible college credit hours, timely full-time enrollment by age 19, and FAFSA or TOPS On-Line submission. Includes the rule that Wechsler tests must be taken before first college enrollment and that qualifying non-graduates may receive up to eight semesters of eligibility.

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TOPS eligibility for GED/HiSET non-graduates

GED alone and TOPS (Q-1)

Enrolling in college without high school graduation (Q-2)

Wechsler test deadline (Q-3)

FAQs

Can earning a GED qualify a non-graduate for Louisiana TOPS?

No. Current law does not provide provisions allowing students who earn a GED to qualify for TOPS.

What conditions are required to qualify for a TOPS Award if enrolling in college without graduating high school?

Eligibility requires meeting TOPS citizenship and ACT requirements before enrollment, residing in Louisiana for 24 months prior to full-time study, and obtaining licensed psychologist/psychiatrist certification for specified Wechsler score thresholds. It also requires completing 12 eligible college credit hours, starting full-time enrollment by no later than age 19, and submitting a FAFSA or TOPS On-Line Application by the deadline.

Is there a deadline for taking the Wechsler Tests to be considered for TOPS eligibility?

Yes. Wechsler tests must be taken prior to enrolling for the first time in an eligible college or university.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Bintang