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ALT Image showing a notice from LOSFA about the ACT test. The test date is December 12, 2026. Registration deadline is November 6, 2026. Late registration ends November 29, 2026, and standby deadline is December 7, 2026.
ALT This image is a promotional graphic from LOSFA for the Louisiana College Application and Access Month (LCAAM). It features the text "Deadline Decoder" and lists four application types: Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admission. Each type has a brief description: Early Action allows early applications with options open, Early Decision requires an early, binding commitment, Regular Decision uses the standard deadline, and Rolling Admission involves decisions throughout the year. A pink calendar icon with a checkmark is on the left. The bottom text advises checking a website to know deadlines.
ALT Poster for the LOSFA Virtual Apprenticeship Expo. It announces "Harvesting Talent: Growing Louisiana's Workforce Through Apprenticeships" on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM via Zoom. Includes icons related to education and a QR code.
ALT Stacks of coins with "LOSFA" logo at the top, the text "Financial Planning Month" above, and "Plan Ahead for Expenses" highlighted in front.
ALT The image features a promotional graphic by LOSFA for FAFSA, highlighting "4 Reasons to Complete the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)." The background includes a faint image of a FAFSA form, and a checkmark is visible next to the words "FAFSA Now.
ALT Flowchart provided by LOSFA titled "Whose Income Should I Report for the FAFSA Now." It guides users through questions about parental marriage status, living arrangements, and financial support to determine which parent's financial information to report.
ALT A financial planning graphic includes the LOSFA logo at the top, with a section titled "Financial Planning Month." It features a handwritten monthly budget list with expenses like mortgage, gas, and groceries, alongside U.S. currency. At the bottom, text reads "Make a Budget" with icons of money and a document.
ALT The image is an informational graphic from LOSFA promoting Louisiana College Application and Access Month (LCAAM). It provides a checklist for applicants: high school transcript, resume or activities list, test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT), essay or personal statement, and recommendation requests. It encourages preparation and applying with less stress, using the phrase "Ready to Geaux Higher." The graphic uses bright colors and includes icons related to education and application processes.
ALT The image features a promotional graphic from LOSFA about FAFSA. It prominently displays the text: "FAFSA Now - What do I need to complete the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?" in bold letters. The background includes a partially visible FAFSA form.
ALT Parents’ and Spouses’ Roles on the FAFSA Form
ALT What does a contributor on the FAFSA form mean? A contributor is anyone required to provide information on the FAFSA form, sign the FAFSA form, and provide consent and approval to have their federal tax information transferred into the form. It can include a biological or adoptive parent, a spouse, or a parent’s spouse.
ALT What is required of a parent and spouse contributor? The FAFSA form will inform students if they need to invite a parent or spouse to their form. Invited contributors must use their own StudentAid.gov account to access the form, complete their required sections, provide their consent and approval, and sign the FAFSA form.
ALT Does being a contributor mean contributing to the student’s education costs? Being a parent or spouse contributor doesn’t mean you’re financially responsible for the student’s education costs. It also doesn’t mean you’re required to accept any loans. However, you must provide your information, consent and approval, and signature to calculate your student’s aid eligibility.
ALT Chart displaying the different types of federal student aid and the maximum award amounts for each. The maximum award amount for Federal Pell Grants (2026–27) is up to $7,395. The maximum award amount for Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is up to $4,000. The maximum award amount for Teacher Educational Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is up to $4,000. The maximum award amount for Federal Work-Study varies by school. The maximum award amount for Direct Subsidized Loans is up to $5,500 depending on your grade level and dependency status. The maximum award amount for Direct Unsubsidized Loans is up to $7,500 for dependent students (depending on grade level) and up to $12,500 for independent students (depending on grade level).
