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Scholarship & Financial Aid Commitment

Louisiana high school graduates admitted as full-time freshmen for the fall of 2021 will have full financial need met with no loans for families making less than 100k based on institutional methodology.

Each year, one hundred and forty-four 1-year Legislative Scholarships are awarded, as well as five 4-year Mayoral Scholarships. Both the Legislative and Mayoral Scholarships cover full tuition. In addition, Tulane University will also award up to 10 Louisiana Excellence 4-year awards for full-time students based on a commitment to diversity and excellence in their community.

Precollege

Commitment

Tulane University will provide 50 full tuition scholarships for students nominated by a counselor, teacher, or community-based organization to attend a two-week residential precollege summer program. The student must apply and be accepted by the precollege program. Funding will be provided for fifty students.

Outreach

The Office of Undergraduate Admission, through our relationship with Louisiana partners, will work to advertise and encourage students to participate in these summer programs.

College Prep Center

Create a space in partnership with campus partners to provide college access services to students from the New Orleans community.

Tulane Saturday College Prep Program:
  • Open to students in the metro area beginning freshman year in high school
  • Engage schools that do not have strong college counseling programs
  • Engage first-generation students
  • Areas of focus:
    1. Test prep - ACT/SAT
    2. College application process
    3. Exploring types of colleges/universities - finding the best fit
    4. Financial aid process - funding education
    5. College life - what to expect
    6. Social/emotional aspects of college transition
    7. Resources - what is available and how to access
  • Open 10am – 1 pm every Saturday
Parallel Program For Parents/Guardians:
  • Application process
  • Financial aid
  • College transition for parents
  • What to expect - connecting with other first-generation families
Build Program By Partnering With Local CBOS:
  • Build on current relationships with schools
  • Reach out to CBOs (e.g. Upward Bound, College Track, etc.)