The big cut to the TOPS scholarship program is going into effect this spring and students and parents are getting letters this week with the reminder. It’s the first time in the popular program’s history that 100% of tuition will not be covered due to acts of the legislature. Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says there are other options…:
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The average LSU student on TOPS will owe more than $2-thousand for the spring tuition, not including fees.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne will present the proposal for plugging a $315 million dollar budget hole to lawmakers on Friday. The gap is left from the fiscal year that ended June 30th and could mean cuts across state agencies and higher ed. Those groups have already been asked to present what a 7-10 percent cut in their general fund would mean.

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking a Baton Rouge court to outline Attorney General Jeff Landry’s political power. Halen Doughty has more.:
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Northwestern State University has received the 2017 Military Friendly School designation. N-S-U Vice President of Technology Darlene Williams says they are proud to be recognized for their efforts to provide educational opportunities for military students and their families…:
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