Louisiana GATOR Scholarship Program (ESA)
At Miacademy, we’ve been hard at work partnering with various state funding agencies across the country. Our goal is to make a quality education accessible for every student, and we’re accomplishing it one state at a time.
If you’re homeschooling in Louisiana, we have some exciting news to share with you!
Miacademy is now an approved purchase for the LA GATOR Program!
Louisiana families can now access Miacademy’s accredited online homeschool curriculum with funding provided by the Louisiana Department of Education.
What Is the LA GATOR Program?
The Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program is Louisiana’s first ESA program, replacing the Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP) for the 2025-26 school year.
This program allows families to choose the best education option for their child while reducing the cost burden of nonpublic educational programs and services.
The program covers a wide range of approved educational expenses, including:
- School tuition and fees at participating nonpublic schools
- Tutoring and educational therapies
- Textbooks and curricula
- Dual-enrollment courses
- School uniforms
- Technology and educational software
- Summer and after-school academic programs
The total number of funded accounts depends on state budget approval and school seat limits. Student award amounts vary from $5,243 to $15,253, depending on the student’s situation and needs.
| Amount | Criteria |
| Up to $15,253 | For a student identified as having a disability under IDEA, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 |
| $7,626 | For a student with a total household income that does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty line |
| $5,243 | Any other student |
Who Qualifies for LA GATOR?
Eligible Students
To be eligible for the LA GATOR Program, a student must be at least 5 and not older than 21 by September 30th of the school year.
For scholarship eligibility under Phase 1 of LA GATOR, the student must be a resident of Louisiana and meet one of the following:
- Have participated in the Louisiana Scholarship Program the previous school year
- Be entering kindergarten
- Was enrolled in a public school the previous school year on October 1 and February 1
- Have a total household income at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines
Prioritization
Eligible students will be prioritized for LA GATOR in the following order:
- Students currently participating in the Louisiana Scholarship Program or the LA GATOR Program
- Students from a family with a total income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines; students identified as having a disability under IDEA
- Siblings of students currently participating in LA GATOR or LSP; siblings of students identified as having a disability under IDEA
- Other eligible students
If an incoming kindergarten student with Louisiana Scholarship Program siblings is not prioritized in one of the first two categories, they will receive priority in the third category.
Ineligible Students
According to state law, students will not be able to participate in LA GATOR if the student participates in:
- A home study program approved by the state board
- A home study program registered with the department as a nonpublic school not seeking state approval
- The Course Choice Program
- The School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities
- The Tuition Donation Tax Credit Program
Students may be eligible to receive additional funding from third-party sources, provided that those sources are not listed above or prohibited by law.
In addition, students who have previously qualified will be deemed ineligible if they:
- Enroll full-time in a public school
- Move out of Louisiana
- Graduate or withdraw from school
- Have an inactive account for two years
- Have an application with fraudulent information
How Do I Get Miacademy With the Louisiana ESA?
At this time, applications for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program are closed. When open, families interested in participating must submit their applications through the Odyssey Platform.
If approved, you may use awarded funds to make purchases through the Odyssey Marketplace. We encourage families to stay informed about future application windows and eligibility updates by regularly visiting the official program page or subscribing to relevant newsletters.
Want to know more about the LA GATOR Program? Visit the LA GATOR Odyssey Support page for more information and funding details.
If you have any questions about Miacademy and the LA GATOR Program, feel free to chat with one of our helpful customer service agents! They’ll be happy to help you find the answers you need.
FAQ
What is the income limit for LA GATOR?
There is no income limit for LA GATOR. However, students whose household income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty line (approximately $92,450 for a family of four) will receive priority and an additional $2,383 in funding.
What is the school choice program in Louisiana?
LA GATOR is Louisiana’s new school choice program, replacing the Louisiana Scholarship Program (LSP) for the 2025-26 school year.
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