What are the qualifications for tops in Louisiana?

Renewal Requirements

  • Minimum 2.30 GPA at the end of the first Academic Year(between 24-47 hours of earned credit) 1
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA at the end of all other Academic Years (once 48 hours have been earned) 1
  • Maintain steady Academic Progress at the end of all other semesters/terms (2.00 Cumulative GPA) 1

What are the tops levels?

National Guard Eligibility for TOPS

Award Initial Eligibility Requirements
TOPS National Guard ACT Score of 20 GPA 2.50 (TOPS Core Curriculum)
TOPS National Guard Performance ACT Score of 23 GPA 3.0 (TOPS Core Curriculum)
TOPS National Guard Honors ACT Score of 27 GPA 3.0 (TOPS Core Curriculum)

What is the highest level of tops?

Award Amount & Requirements

Award ACT Spring Award
TOPS Honors Award 27 $4,131.49
TOPS Performance Award 23 $3,931.49
TOPS Opportunity Award 20 $3,731.49

What is the minimum GPA needed to qualify for a TOPS Tech Award?

2.50
Answer: The minimum TOPS Core GPA required for the Tech or Opportunity awards is 2.50. The minimum TOPS Core GPA required for the Performance or Honors award is a 3.00. These values represent the minimum requirements for a TOPS award. GPA’s of 2.49 or 2.99 cannot be rounded up to meet award requirements.

How much does Tops Pay at La Tech?

TOPS Award Amounts (2022-2023)

2022-2023 Opportunity Level (Basic Award) Honors Level (+ Stipend)
Fall Quarter $1,851 $266
Winter Quarter $1,851 $267
Spring Quarter $1,851 $267
Annual Total $5,553 $800

What GPA do you need for tops?

Question: What is the minimum GPA needed to qualify for a TOPS award? Answer: The minimum TOPS Core GPA required for the Tech or Opportunity awards is 2.50.

What is the lowest ACT score for tops?

For students who have completed a BESE-approved home-study curriculum, the minimum ACT scores required are: 19 for the TOPS Tech award, 22 for the TOPS Opportunity award, 24 for the TOPS Performance award or 28 for the TOPS Honors award.

What GPA do you need to keep tops at LSU?

Award Amount & Requirements

Award ACT GPA
TOPS Honors Award 27 3.5
TOPS Performance Award 23 3.25
TOPS Opportunity Award 20 2.5

Can you get tops back after losing it?

No. You never have to pay back TOPS, but you will not receive TOPS while your GPA is below a 2.5. You do have the option of earning back TOPS if your GPA is the only problem. See the official TOPS website for more information.

Will I lose tops if I fail a class?

You will lose TOPS. You may not sit out a semester while receiving TOPS. If there are documented extenuating circumstances, you should contact LOSFA directly. SEe the offficial TOPS website for more information.