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LOSFA Resource Guide For Adult LearnersShare This: Share LOSFA Resource Guide For Adult Learners on FacebookShare LOSFA Resource Guide For Adult Learners on LinkedInShare LOSFA Resource Guide For Adult Learners on Twitter
This resource guide provides federal, state, and local program information to assist Louisiana’s adult learners pursuing postsecondary education to access …

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LOSFA Adult Ed & Non Traditional StudentsShare This: Share LOSFA Adult Ed & Non Traditional Students on FacebookShare LOSFA Adult Ed & Non Traditional Students on LinkedInShare LOSFA Adult Ed & Non Traditional Students on Twitter

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Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP)Share This: Share Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP) on FacebookShare Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP) on LinkedInShare Family Independence Temporary Assistance (FITAP) on Twitter
Family Independence Temporary Assistance is a financial aid (cash award) for children. View the resource to see who is eligible …

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Federal Student Aid for Adult Students PDFShare This: Share Federal Student Aid for Adult Students PDF on FacebookShare Federal Student Aid for Adult Students PDF on LinkedInShare Federal Student Aid for Adult Students PDF on Twitter
Are you an adult considering college? Do you need help paying your education expenses?

Apply for federal student aid!
 
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Adult Student College Prep ChecklistShare This: Share Adult Student College Prep Checklist on FacebookShare Adult Student College Prep Checklist on LinkedInShare Adult Student College Prep Checklist on Twitter
If you’ve never been to college, or started but never finished, this checklist is for you. Need to improve your …

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Sallie Mae College Planning CalculatorShare This: Share Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator on FacebookShare Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator on LinkedInShare Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator on Twitter
Make a solid plan to pay for college
This easy-to-use college planning calculator helps you search for college costs and …

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