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IT CAN ALL BE YOURS! All you have to do is fill out your FAFSA. That’s the form that lets you know how much help you can get to pay for classes after high school – whether it’s a technical, community school or 4-year college.

Baton Rouge is one of 22 cities awarded a grant with the challenge to increase FAFSA completion.

Students at 11 high schools in Baton Rouge are competing against each other. The school with the highest percentage increase each month wins!

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by Louisiana Business Inc. Chairman Rolfe H. McCollister, Jr. Publisher Julio A. Melara Editorial Director Penny Font Special Projects Editor Jerry Martin Research Sierra Crump Contributing Writer Erin Z. Bass

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WHAT’S YOUR WHY? For best results, add a sense of purpose to your life after high school.

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WHEN TO DO WHAT Follow these steps to stay on track for college.

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HOLY COW! Students explore agriculture and the many different jobs it means in Louisiana.

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WHICH COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME? Here’s a guide to the many types of “college” you have to choose from.

COOL DEGREES From manufacturing to physics, here are some cool degrees you can earn in Louisiana.

FINANCIAL AID ABCS Don’t think you can pay for college? Yes, you can!

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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE EVERYWHERE! Add a little creativity to your scholarship search and you are likely to hit paydirt.

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7 THINGS YOU NEED TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA We promise, the FAFSA is not as complicated as it sounds!

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CAREER

BASF TALKS TECH BASF TECH Academy introduces high school students to science and technology careers.

SCIENCE IN THE SUN Environmental research in the wetlands of Louisiana combines science, sun and fun.

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MOVING UP THE LEADERBOARD Angelica Harris has her eye on a professional golf career.

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MONEY MATTERS Follow these tips to manage your credit card use safely and successfully.

YOUR FUTURE LOOKS LIKE THIS, RIGHT? Confused about careers? You just need to make a plan.

REAL PEOPLE, REAL JOBS We asked three Louisianans to tell us about what they do and how they got there.

MAPPING OUT THE WORLD OF WORK New ways to think about jobs, industries and career paths.

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5-STAR JOBS These jobs will be in high demand in Louisiana while also offering terrific salaries.

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COLLEGE LIST

DON’T BLOW YOUR TOPS Know the rules so you can earn and keep this important state scholarship.

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SHOULD YOU TAKE OUT A LOAN? Many students do, but be careful!

FINE-TUNE YOUR RÉSUMÉ Use this checklist to see if your résumé has what it takes.

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FROM YOUR STATE OFFICIALS Dear Students, Congratulations! Excitement is in the air as you prepare to graduate from high school and embark on the next part of your journey. It’s my honor to tell you some good news about our great state.

Louisiana, more than ever before, is a state of opportunity. Recently, Area Development magazine ranked Louisiana as one of the Top 5 States for Doing Business, our highest ranking ever. We also received Top 5 rankings for the best workforce development programs and most cooperative and responsive state government.

My hope for you is that you will identify a university, technical college or training program right here in Louisiana that molds you into a successful adult. Your contributions to our economy will make our state more successful, and I thank you in advance for the steps you’re taking to prepare for your career.

Many of you know all too well what it means to survive in the face of adversity. As Louisiana rebuilds from multiple, devastating natural disasters this year, we need your energy, intelligence, innovation and leadership to build on the recovery that is underway. Every great challenge has the potential to become a great opportunity, a catalyst for change. One of the best ways you can help bring about the positive change we need is by doing exactly what you are doing, becoming workforce ready.

In recent years, we’ve announced economic development projects in Louisiana by companies

Dear Louisiana Students, Have you met your match? LOSFA’s 5 Point Match that is. Do you know what you want to do after high school or are you unsure of what’s next for you? Whether you can answer a definite yes or an uncertain no, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) is here to help!

Everyone has something they do well. Start with your strengths; explore turning what you love to do into something you get paid to do.

LOSFA’s new college and career match and fit website, unlockmyfuture.org, will help you answer these five questions: • What am I good at?

• Where can I learn to get paid to do what I love to do?

• Which school offers the most for my money?

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planning $125 billion in capital investments.

Already, some $65 billion worth of those investments are in the construction, engineering and permitting phases. We believe these projects will lead to more than 100,000 new Louisiana jobs in the coming years. That’s in addition to all of the great jobs being created by small businesses and other employers in the state.

From IBM to GE to Sasol, the world’s leading companies are coming to Louisiana, investing in new technology and—most importantly—investing in our people. You represent the workforce of tomorrow who will learn, grow and increase in your knowledge and experience. Your initiative could lead you to launch the next Louisiana success story—a game-changing business like Noble Plastics, Waitr (the food delivery app) or Raising Cane’s. Whatever career path you decide to pursue, Louisiana has a wealth of resources and opportunities that will allow you to grow and develop.

Like you, I’m committed to making a difference in the world. By working together in Louisiana, we can make our state the best place in the world for you to pursue the career of your dreams.

With best wishes for your future,

John Bel Edwards Governor of Louisiana

• Which school gets me?

• Which school graduates more students like me?

Our team has an exciting slate of events and tools to help you discover your match. Odds are that we are coming to a school near you! Feel free to reach out by text, social media, phone, email or in person. We believe the key to your future is you, so turn the page to get started—and know that you can count on us to help!

Sujuan W. Boutté, Ed.D. Executive Director Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

FROM YOUR STATE OFFICIALS Dear Louisiana Students, High schools open doors to young adults.

They spark interest and expands opportunity.

This is why it is such a great joy to watch as our annual high school results come back. In each case, behind the number is a real chance at life.

Louisiana’s graduation rate reached an all-time high of 77.5% this past year. The number of seniors graduating with a college-going ACT score increased by 6,800 since 2012. High school students are achieving the highest Advanced Placement (AP®) gains in state history, with students scoring enough to qualify for college credit on more than 6,400 AP® exams in 2016.

At the same time, there are still challenges ahead. Nearly one in four high school students are not graduating. Of those that do graduate, nearly a third of them are required to take remedial coursework in college, and only 40% complete a degree in the expected period. These challenges call for solutions that will better prepare all students to be successful in college or a career, and give them access to enriching experiences that will provide them with the skills needed to live productive and healthy lives.

The 2016-2017 school year marks the third year of the Jump Start initiative, allowing students to continue their education after high school while

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earning certifications in high-wage career sectors.

Jump Start ensures students have access to stateof-the-art facilities, equipment and professionals to prepare for the state’s leading careers during their daily high school schedules. The new Jump Start Video Network (JSVN) provides students, parents, teachers and others with videos that provide insight into this program. Videos will be created by students, teachers and institutions like the Cowen Institute and the Foundation for Excellence in Education. Additionally, the Jump Start Automated Text Response System can provide users with quick and easy access to information on Jump Start by simply texting “JUMPSTART” to 99008.

Through rigorous classes and real-world work experiences, we can make high school more interesting, exciting and relevant to your future.

Equip yourself to lead the life you want and to have a fantastic high school experience.

John White State Superintendent of Education

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GETTING STARTED LIFE

WHAT’S your WHY?

Add a sense of purpose to your life after high school.

“WHY.” IT’S A tiny three-letter word that you should think about a lot this year. Why study?

Why get good grades? Why go to college? Why am I interested in this major? Why do I want to be a [teacher, pilot, nurse, fillin-the-blank]? Why am I getting up this morning and doing what I’m doing today?

More than ever before, after high school you need to have an answer.

It’s about living with purpose ... and most people find that life is more fulfilling and productive when they have a purpose, plans and goals—whether or not the purpose is the “right” one, the plans stay the same or the goals get reached.

It’s a simple principle that can change your life. And it’s not as deep or as philosophical as it sounds. Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, boiled it all down to this simple idea: Begin with the end in mind.

When a carpenter builds a house, he doesn’t add rooms and windows willy-nilly—he starts with a blueprint and a vision of what the beautiful finished home will look like, and he sticks to it. The next class you take and the next job you have are the same way.

But here’s the deep part: So is your life! Covey even suggested visualizing your own funeral

By Jerry Martin so that you literally begin your life’s journey with “the end” in mind. At your funeral, what will your family, friends and coworkers say about you? How will you be remembered on that day? What achievements, what character traits would you want people to remember?

“The most effective way I know to begin with the end in mind is to develop a personal mission statement or philosophy or creed,” Covey wrote. “It focuses on what you want to be (character), and to do (contributions and achievements) and on the values or principles upon which being and doing are based.”

Spend some time thinking about this. You may want to talk to your parents, teachers and best friends about it. Then, in your journal or on the lines below, try making a first draft of your own personal mission statement—a blueprint for the house you are building. What will your values, character traits and achievements be?

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GETTING STARTED COLLEGE CALENDAR

WHEN to do WHAT Follow these steps to stay on track for college and financial aid.

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THERE’S NO DOUBT about it, the college planning and application process is confusing. If applying for any type of college or technical training is in your plans after high school, it pays to start planning early and know the key steps to follow. This timeline of key steps can help. You can also find a helpful “to-do” list for getting to college by downloading the College Planning Guide at lela.org.

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END-OF-COURSE (EOC) TESTING Algebra I, Applied Algebra I, English II, Geometry, Biology, English III, American History

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Register for an appropriate Web-based student guidance system for career and college planning that incorporates all the components of the Individual Graduation Plan.

END-OF-COURSE (EOC) TESTING Algebra I, Applied Algebra I, English II, Geometry, Biology, English III, American History

Your counselor will help you choose the diploma pathway that matches your goals and lay out a plan for completing the necessary core courses. There is now a TOPS University Pathway and a Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway to choose from.

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Use your summer to do things that will make your college application or résumé stronger. Volunteer at a food pantry.

Participate in a summer college program for high school students. Work a summer job.

Be sure to study hard for your End-of-Course tests. You have to score Fair or above on English II or English III, Algebra I or Geometry, AND Biology or American History to graduate (public school students).

When selecting your senior courses, be sure you take courses you still need to complete your Individual Graduation Plan. Talk to your counselor about Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement or industrial/technical workplace training options—Louisiana has more ways to find the right courses for you than ever before!

If you are on the TOPS University Pathway, ask your counselor about course choices that can strengthen your TOPS GPA. It’s what determines not only your eligibility for the TOPS award but also if you qualify to receive additional financial support during college.

If you are on the Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway, use your ACT PLAN® results and World-of-Work Map to indicate the potential for success in a Jump Start pathway and for earning an industrybased certification.

ATHLETES: If you want to play NCAA college sports and receive a scholarship at the DI or DII level, you will need to register and be cleared by the NCAA. Go to athleticscholarships.net to register.

GETTING STARTED SENIOR YEAR

JULY • Summer is a great time to download applications from prospective colleges and start writing drafts for your admission and scholarship essays.

• Prepare or polish your high school résumé. You may need it for colleges, job applications, teachers from whom you request recommendations and even scholarship applications.

AUGUST • If you haven’t taken the ACT and/or SAT test yet, or if you need a retest, register for one of the fall testing dates.

Visit collegeboard.org or actstudent.org for dates.

• Start applying for scholarships—some nonacademic scholarship programs have deadlines in the fall for money for the following school year.

SEPTEMBER • Buy a huge wall calendar where you can mark out all your application deadlines, financial aid deadlines, test dates and more.

• Ask your school counselor about college fairs in your area and add them to your calendar. College fairs allow you to get information about several schools at once and meet face-to-face with representatives of the schools. Very cool!

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER • Find out the scholarship deadlines for all your colleges and add them to your calendar. (Some are as early as Nov. 15!)

• Ask two teachers for letters of recommendation for your scholarship applications.

DECEMBER

aid options you may need: TOPS, loans, grants. See pages 35-41 for tips.

• If you still need help filing the FAFSA, watch the videos in the “FAFSA: Apply for Aid” playlist at YouTube.com/ FederalStudentAid or go to osfa.la.gov to find out about in-person assistance.

MARCH • March 2 is the recommended FAFSA submission deadline at many schools.

• Schools begin to notify students of admission and financial aid awards!

• Don’t quit looking for scholarships. Lots of nonacademic scholarship competitions don’t close until late spring. See page 36 for ideas.

• Review your FAFSA/Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy.

If necessary, correct any inaccurate items on the SAR and return it to the FAFSA processor.

• A good goal is to submit all of your completed admission and college academic scholarship applications by the end of the year. (But always check with your colleges—some have earlier deadlines.) Remember, many schools have scholarship funds that are given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• If you are applying for non-academic scholarships, January is crunch time for deadlines. Try to get all applications in the mail (or posted online) by the last week of January.

FEBRUARY • Contact financial aid offices at schools you’re considering to find out their processes.

Research any other financial

• Notify your schools’ financial aid offices of any outside scholarships or grants you’ve won.

• If you’re still deciding between two (or more) colleges, spring break is a great time for one last campus visit.

• This is the month for acceptance letters, rejection letters ... and, if you got accepted at multiple schools, one of the biggest decisions of your life!

• May 1 is your deadline for making a final decision.

Many schools require you to accept financial aid offers by this date, and some require an enrollment commitment deposit.

• Notify other schools that accepted you that you will NOT be enrolling.

• Write thank-you notes to teachers who wrote letters of recommendation.

• If you plan on living on

campus, you may need to submit a separate application for housing. Check with your college’s admissions department.

• Enjoy senior week and commencement!!!!!

JUNE • Attend freshman orientation program at your college.

• Arrange your housing and meal plan for the fall semester, if necessary.

• Find out when payment of your fall semester charges is due.

• If you made a last-minute decision to apply for college, remember you still have until June 30 to submit your FAFSA for financial aid.

• Attend freshman orientation program at your college.

• Arrange your housing and meal plan for the fall semester, if necessary.

• Find out when payment of your fall semester charges is due.

• If you made a last-minute decision to apply for college, remember you still have until June 30 to submit your FAFSA for financial aid.

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• Oct. 1 is the new date the FAFSA is released. (The what?!! See page 37!) Work with your parents to complete it as soon as possible. This is the key application form for all financial aid, including TOPS! Go to fafsa.gov to apply.

• Finalize your college list.

Many counselors recommend a final list of three schools that you will actually apply to.

• Make sure your ACT/SAT scores are being sent to your current college choices.

• Find out the application deadlines for each of your colleges and start preparing your applications. Be totally OCD about all DEADLINES! Mark them on your wall calendar with a big red Sharpie!

• Request a copy of your high school transcript from your school counselor or school registrar so you can review it for accuracy. Then, make sure you know what procedures to follow to get it sent to your prospective schools.

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LSU AgCenter molecular geneticist Herry Utomo explains the work he conducts using analysis of DNA in rice to improve quality of new rice varieties.

Courtney Garber, of Acadia Parish, looks at an experiment being conducted in the lab of LSU AgCenter agronomist Dustin Harrell.

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HOLY COW! Students explore agriculture and the many different jobs it means in Louisiana.

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WHILE YOU’RE EXPLORING career possibilities, you might not even think about agriculture, even though it’s around every corner in your state. In fact, agriculture is one of Louisiana’s most important industries, ranking in the top three along with the petrochemical industry and tourism.

That’s why students from nine parishes in southwest Louisiana attended the LSU AgCenter Southwest Regional Agricultural Career Day last spring, learning about some of the different job opportunities available in agriculture. The event drew four dozen students from high schools and middle schools from St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion, Acadia, Calcasieu, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette and Cameron parishes.

Leslie Blanchard, assistant dean of the LSU College of Agriculture, said the job demand in agriculture exceeds the number of graduates nationwide. “We really need you guys to major in agriculture,” she told the students.

A career in agricultural research, for example, is aimed at helping farmers. “It’s a very challenging but very rewarding career,” said Rice Research Station director Steve Linscombe.

And Louise Wicker, director of the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, explained nutrition research work being conducted by undergraduate and graduate students and how the work applies to the agriculture field.

LSU College of Agriculture student recruiter Henry Hebert

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Shelby Thibodeaux, of St. Mary Parish, reacts after reaching inside a cow’s rumen to feel digested grass. said many jobs are available to agriculture graduates. “I can guarantee you a job in the state as an agricultural educator,” he said.

AgCenter agriculture engineer Randy Price told the students about the different engineering-related jobs in agriculture, including the use of drones to monitor crops.

Students also got to see a drone in action.

An animal science degree offers several options, said AgCenter veterinarian Christine Navarre. But she said college students should keep their options open. “Something may click, and you’ll say, ‘This is what I want to do for the rest of my life,’” she said.

AgCenter molecular biologist Herry Utomo and AgCenter rice

researcher Ida Wenefrida also told the students about their genetic work to help rice breeders develop rice varieties with desired traits.

Student Gabe Liebert, of St. Martin Parish, said he is interested in the possibility of working with drones. He said he already works on helicopters.

Carlton Reeves, of Calcasieu Parish, said he was thinking of becoming a teacher, but from what he saw at the event, he will think about something related to animal science.

Kaleb Shuff, of Jefferson Davis Parish, said he lives on a rice and cattle farm, but he was intrigued by the idea of the engineering field. “It changed the way I thought about it,” he said.

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GETTING STARTED BASF selected students through an application process.

Students in Ascension Parish high schools and BASF employees’ family members were eligible to participate.

The following students completed the program and became eligible for $5,000 in BASF TECH Academy scholarships: Ascension Catholic High School Mallory Madere Ascension Christian Academy Ricky Martinez

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Donaldsonville High School Ja’Lyncea Ben Darrell Honora

Juniors and seniors from several high schools visited the NASA Michoud facility in New Orleans East as part of BASF TECH Academy.

BASF talks tech with high school students

Louisiana students learned about technical careers during BASF TECH Academy.

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THIS SUMMER, thirty-four high school students from southern Louisiana completed BASF TECH Academy—a weeklong program hosted at River Parishes Community College educating students about potential technical career opportunities and skill sets needed for success.

“Through this program, BASF introduces students to technical careers, as well as highlights the educational opportunities available at River Parishes Community College required to attain these careers,” said Tom Yura, senior vice president and general manager of the BASF site in Geismar, Louisiana. “We believe BASF TECH Academy helps students make the connection between their interests in science and technology and how best to begin preparing for their future careers.”

The group of rising high school juniors and seniors experienced hands-on activities that reinforced skills needed in technical disciplines and interacted with industry professionals who provided insights into potential careers and roles such as process technician, instrument technician, welder, pipefitter, lab technician and more.

The students toured business facilities that have a technology-rich focus and that recruit students from technical schools such as RPCC. The facilities included BASF’s site in Geismar, the Coca-Cola bottling facility, the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge and the NASA facility in Michoud located in the New Orleans east area.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect from BASF TECH Academy at first, but I am glad I attended,”

said Quinton Chesne, senior at Dutchtown High School. “The program opened my eyes to multiple career options and helped me gain more knowledge about my technical career choices. I would recommend BASF TECH Academy to anyone unsure of their career path.”

BASF TECH Academy is part of BASF’s science education and workforce development efforts in North America to support recent industry-related growth and investment. BASF’s manufacturing operations require a skilled workforce to construct, operate and maintain chemical production facilities across the region.

East Ascension High School Edwin Brown Lance Cook Tyjon Fleming Ronald Morris Brandon Parr St. Amant High School William Bailie Jamal Davis Adam Diaville Trace Donaldson Londen Marchand Dairius Palmer Matthew Rusk Colt Savoy Jacob Taylor DeQuincy High School Jacoby Chenier Destrehan High School Tevin Brooks Episcopal High School Michael Chima Mbagwu Arkia Vanner Ryan White St. James High School Chaz Rodrigue COURTESY BASF

EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES

Dutchtown High School Michael Arceneaux Quinton Chesne Colton Jordan Kara Law Aidan Percival Mitchell Reed Thomas Smith Perry Taylor Arkia Vanner Ryan White

The students also spent a day at BASF’s site in Geismar learning about technical careers.

Thibodaux High School Jace Trosclair Walker High School Ned-Ryan Martell

GETTING STARTED EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES

Making a

DIFFERENCE Junior Volunteer program encourages THIS SUMMER, 53 Louisiana teens participated in North Oaks Health System’s Junior Volunteer summer program.

“Our program offers teens ages 14-17 a unique opportunity for community service where they work as a team, learn new skills and can get ideas for their future career path,” explains North Oaks Volunteer Services Manager Malissa Gonzalez. The program ran from June 13 to Aug. 5.

Ponchatoula High School senior Andee Poché has given of her time as a Junior Volunteer every summer since 2013. In her 4 years as a Junior Volunteer, she has contributed 305 service hours helping out in the Volunteer Services office, hospital Gift Shop and the Heart Health Services department. With plans to pursue a career as a chiropractor, Poché has found her North Oaks volunteer experience helpful in strengthening her interpersonal com-

munications skills and comfort level with public speaking.

“It’s a great program because you get to meet people from all walks of life and make a difference for others,” she adds.

“This experience has really helped me grow as a person.”

This year’s Junior Volunteers represented 12 Louisiana high schools located in Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Tammany parishes and one high school in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi: Albany High School, Archbishop Hannan High School, Doyle High School, French Settlement High School, Hammond High Magnet School, Holden High School, Loranger High School, Oak Forest Academy, Ponchatoula High School, St. Stanislaus High School, St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School, Springfield High School and Walker Freshman High School.

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community involvement and career exploration.

Kelly Caro, Ponchatoula High School, gains merchandising experience assembling a costume jewelry display in the hospital’s Gift Shop.

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SCIENCE in the SUN SUMMER FUN

EIGHT NEW ORLEANS-AREA high school students took science into the sun and the wetlands of Louisiana this summer. The students participated in a summer environmental research opportunity provided by the University of New Orleans Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, July 18-July 20. The program was based out of UNO’s Coastal Education and Research Facility located in eastern Orleans Parish. Five students from John Curtis Christian High School, one from

Dominican High School and two from John Ehret High School gained hands-on insight into the Mississippi River and coastal wetlands by visiting several key sites, including Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Project, Bayou Sauvage Refuge and Lake Borgne. Activities included canoeing, water quality and sediment sampling, identifying wetland plants and invertebrates, comparing species diversity of controlled burn areas with “no burn” areas, fishing, and working with several wetlands experts, as

well as research assistants from the National Park Service.

The canoeing and fishing might have been fun, but the science was serious business. The young scientists decided on a wetlands-related testable question, designed an experiment, collected data and analyzed the results during the three-day workshop. Topics ranged from species diversity of grasses in controlled burn areas to salinity effects on brine shrimp, to marsh core sediment analysis.

After a two-hour canoe excursion exploring wetland plants and invertebrates and conducting water sampling, shown are (l to r) John Curtis Christian students Justin Unger, Joshua Hartley, Cebastian Rubio and Colton Kendrick and Dominican student Alexis Lang.

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PHOTOS COURTESY PONTCHARTRAIN INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Coastal Education Program Director Dinah Maygarden instructs students Colton Kendrick and Cebastian Rubio on how to collect chlorophyll levels of different wetland grass species. The chlorophyll meter instantly measures chlorophyll content or “greenness� of the grasses as an indicator of the health of the plants.

Joshua Hartley and Cebastian Rubio collect core samples from the bottom of several marshes to conduct soil analysis. They were looking at new sediment deposition in a freshwater diversion project where new land is building in the Big Mar area of the Caernarvon Freshwater diversion. This is an example of how coastal restoration projects using the Mississippi River can build new land to offset coastal land loss and erosion.

While canoeing, Alexis Lang catches grass shrimp along the banks for her salinity study during the UNO Summer Environmental Science Research program.

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GETTING STARTED

Harris talks to the media at Pebble Peach Golf Club in California.

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Louisiana teen eyeing bigger prize in blossoming golf career.

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HER LOVE OF GOLF started when she was four years old.

Now 18, Angelica Harris has won local, regional and national golf tournaments, been featured four times on the Golf Channel for her accomplishments, was a finalist last year in Wendy’s High School Heisman Program and has now been named the female recipient of the 2016 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award by the United States Golf Association and American Junior Golf Association.

The USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award was created to recognize one male and one female junior golfer who demonstrate leadership, character and community service through their involvement with the Leadership Links program.

Such an honor fits well into Angelica’s personal goals to attend Washington University in St. Louis and continue to play golf. She graduated this past June from Louisiana Connections Academy, a free public, completely online charter school.

“At LACA, I was provided with a flexible, yet challenging

academic schedule that allowed me to practice golf daily without falling behind in my grade level,” said Angelica. “I received over a million dollars in scholarship offers from top-ranked universities thanks to LACA.” The online charter school allows athletes like Angelica to work their training and competition schedule into their daily studies. In fact, the school scheduling is flexible enough for an upper-classman like Angelica that the star athlete started a golf program at Chartwell Center, a school for children with autism, and three Standardized Prep Courses across New Orleans where she tutors students on the ACT. “My golf program is called Angelica’s Angels. I go to Chartwell Center every week teaching the students how to play golf, follow healthy eating habits and share the life lessons learned through golf,” said Angelica.

Through her fundraising efforts, Harris has raised more than $1,400 for her program.

She has also expanded the program to a local childcare center for low-income families and

hopes to expand to other special needs schools in the future.

In fact, Angelica has her own custom flip-flop business, which she started when she was 10 years old, that underscores her national leadership qualities.

Harris was honored with the USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award on June 28 in Greensboro, Georgia, during the Rolex Tournament of Champions. For her accomplishment, she will also receive tickets to a future U.S. Open Tournament and entry into the 2016 Rolex

Tournament of Champions.

Last year, Gambit Weekly honored Harris for overcoming her own learning disability, dyslexia, and becoming a National Honor Society Scholar and Beta Club member. In addition to working with her program, she also volunteers with organizations such as Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour, the Breast Cancer Center, Second Harvest Food Bank, The First Tee of Greater New Orleans and the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

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12th grader Collin King was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014, but is more determined than ever to use his time and talents for the good of others.

Passionate about volunteering, Collin is a mentor at Ruston High School and tutors Spanish-speaking students who are beginning to learn English. He has a cumulative 4.0 GPA, is Ruston High’s “Student of the Year,” and was named one of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Young Heroes this year.

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Located minutes from the historic French Quarter on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain, UNO offers outstanding, in-demand programs including: Computer Science Jazz Studies Film & Theatre Urban Studies Hotel, Restaurant & Naval Architecture & Tourism Administration Marine Engineering

ONE OF A KIND Samantha Hilburn, a Captain Shreve High School (Shreveport) graduate, has been named a national award winner and will receive a $12,000 college scholarship from the Herff Jones company. Hilburn, one of 50 seniors receiving the scholarship, is the only Louisiana award recipient this year and is the first national winner from Louisiana in four years according to Herff Jones data. Hilburn is attending Tulane University to major in neuroscience. She is receiving numerous scholarships including Tulane University’s Deans’ Honor Scholarship.

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New Orleans Center for Creative Arts classical vocal student Lindsey Reynolds was one of only five vocal students nationally accepted to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music this year. The school, located in Philadelphia, is an arts conservatory accepting only a few of the best and most worthy students through an audition process. “To be accepted to Curtis is an honor and a dream,” Reynolds said. She graduated from NOCCA in the spring.

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Make a central record of your credit cards.

For each card, include the account number, name on the card, the expiration date and the phone number to call if it is lost or stolen. Keep this record in a safe place, other than your wallet.

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Card issuers may use a credit reporting agency to make firm offers of credit to consumers whose credit histories meet the criteria asked for by the card issuer (for example, a minimum credit score). This does not mean the credit card issuer must provide you with a credit card. You must still apply. Once you apply, the card issuer can review your application and other information, such as an updated credit report, to determine whether your credit history still meets the criteria it asked for and whether you meet any additional criteria (such as sufficient income to pay the debt) that were in place at the time it made the offer.

Card issuers also may get your name from other sources and send you invitations to apply for a card.

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“COLLEGE” MAY NOT be what you think it is.

When your teachers, counselors and, yes, this magazine, tell you how important it is to go to college, we’re not just talking about moving into a dorm room and starting on-campus life at a four-year university.

That’s an old definition of “college” that just doesn’t contain all the pathways there are for you after high school in Louisiana today. The fact is, college can be any education you complete after high school.

Today, “college” can be 12 weeks of craft training that leads to $15-an-hour starting pay for a future master craftsman.

It can mean a two-year degree in process technology and a career in the chemical indus-

try with an eventual salary of $80,000 a year. And of course, college still means four-year degrees that pave the way for success in business and careers like lawyer and teacher.

A lot of what you’ll see in this section of Next is geared to students who are planning to apply to a traditonal four-year school and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

But since “college” includes so many different options, we’ve put together the chart on the next page and the information below to help you make the best choice for you.

The four-year degree There are big advantages to a four-year education from one of Louisiana’s fine private colleges or large public universi-

By Jerry Martin

ties, which offer a broad base of courses in the liberal arts, including areas such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life sciences, plus degree progams in broad career areas like engineering, teaching and pharmacy.

Although these colleges can prepare you for a variety of careers or for graduate study, a bachelor’s degree will also expand your perspective on life and the world and teach you thinking and learning skills that will benefit you for a lifetime.

Most people consider that a great investment.

While a four-year degree is a laudable goal—and a necessity for many professional careers—it may not be doable or necessary for everyone. Sev-

enty percent of students enroll in a two- or four-year college within two years of high school graduation, but many drop out along the way, often thousands of dollars in debt and with no clear pathway to a well-paying occupation.

Two years or less With Louisiana’s economy in the midst of an industrial construction boom, alternate pathways such as technical and short-term training, community colleges, and apprenticeships are more viable than ever. Some of the most in-demand occupations today, especially in plant work and construction, require industry certification or a two...continued on page 28

COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Typically offer a wide range of majors and degree programs leading to the four-year bachelor’s degree. Most have graduate programs as well, leading to master’s degrees and Ph.Ds.

Smaller private colleges are sometimes classified as “liberal arts” colleges because they focus on a general education in the humanities, math, and social and physical sciences, leading to a four-year bachelor’s degree. But there are also private universities that are quite large and offer the complete range of majors, with very specialized bachelor’s degrees.

The best fit for many collegebound high school grads, community colleges offer a two-year degree called an associate degree, plus a variety of diplomas and certifications.

You can get job-ready for many of the most available jobs in Louisiana today—or you can take your associate degree and transfer to a four-year school.

These smaller schools offer technical degrees, diplomas and certifications for specific jobs, like HVAC technician or medical records. Programs range from a few weeks to one year, or even a full two-year associate degree.

Pursuing a degree online is a great option for students who need to attend classes on their own time, want to work full time, or are simply uninterested in traditional campus life.

Online degree programs allow you to get the same degrees you can get in the classroom (certification, associate, bachelor’s).

Some public universities have big campuses and large enrollments, and some general classes can be “mega-classes,” with a hundred students or more. Large classes and a feeling of anonymity can be a turn-off for some students, but with them come larger libraries, more class offerings and more counselors, too.

Many private schools are smaller than state universities, and that means smaller classes. Most promise more attention from professors and more classes with professors, instead of classes handled by graduate students.

Offer an assortment of jobspecific programs (nursing, computer programming, automotive technology), but also classes in more general disciplines to develop your basic skills (writing, math, science).

Their open admissions mean you don’t have to meet the rigorous requirements of Louisiana’s four-year colleges to get started.

Concentration is on very specific career skills (welding, process technology, LPN, culinary arts), though with associate degree programs at some schools you will still get a dose of broader classes like physics, math and English.

The possibilities are growing with each passing semester.

Louisiana community colleges now offer multiple degree programs with instruction delivered 100% over the Internet. Louisiana universities offer dozens of online courses, and there are even national accredited online universities.

They’re called “state” schools because the state government helps fund them, so tuition and fees are lower than at private schools.

Higher tuition and fees than public schools. But you can still use your TOPS award at most Louisiana private schools, and most have superb scholarship and aid programs based on both merit and need.

Qualifying students can take advantage of TOPS to pay tuition, which is already a bargain at a community college—in some cases less than half the cost of a state university.

The tuition and fees for a private, for-profit school often run higher than a public university, while Louisiana’s public technical colleges have the lowest tuitions of any postsecondary option. Financial aid is often available, and the TOPS Tech award can be used at public technical colleges.

The cost of online programs is usually comparable to or less expensive than traditional programs.

Larger schools offer plenty of on-campus housing, and dorm life is practically a rite of passage for many young adults.

Sports, clubs and extracurricular activities abound, along with social options like student government, fraternities and sororities. Another perk is frequent cultural activities like concerts, theater and lectures.

Students looking for a smaller environment or a particular religious affiliation often find it by going private. Clubs, sports and cultural offerings depend on size. If you’re less interested in nightlife, you can probably find a smaller private college that fits your style and values.

They enroll lots of nontraditional, commuter and working students, so on-campus housing is a rarity. Still, most have active clubs and student organizations, and some spice it up with cultural events and sports teams.

You won’t find a marching band or intramural sports. But there are dozens of these schools located in smaller cities around the state, so convenience is a plus, as are flexible schedules, smaller class sizes and handson experience.

None! But with online class discussion boards, you may still have opportunities for meeting other students, idea sharing and class camaraderie.

For websites, tuition estimates and other information about public universities in Louisiana, see page 58.

For websites, tuition estimates and other information about private schools in Louisiana, see page 59.

For a list of Louisiana’s community and technical colleges and contact information, visit lctcs.edu or see page 60.

Proprietary schools are listed beginning on page 61.

Inquire with your school of choice about online courses and degree programs. Or simply use Louisiana Online at louisianaonline.org to find an online program at a Louisiana college that is right for you.

You can also search thousands of options using Electronic Campus, a Web resource offered

by SREB.

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PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

COLLEGE year degree rather than a fouryear degree.

Sometimes this training is offered by employers, and sometimes by industry groups, like Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC has campuses in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles where students prepare for jobs like pipefitter, welder and millwright. Visit abcpelican.org to learn more. Or consider the type of short-term, corporate training offered by Louisiana-based SGS Petroleum, which hires Coast Guard-certified tankermen for well-paying jobs (see next page).

Louisiana’s community colleges have open admissions and offer an incredibly wide variety of programs that can set you up for a job and a paycheck you love—everything from computer drafting and design to culinary arts to veterinary technology. They typically offer the two-year associate degree, technical certificates and training for industry certifications.

More than half of the state’s total Pell Grants are issued to community college students.

To learn more about Louisiana’s

community colleges, see page 60 or visit lctcs.edu.

Technical schools teach specific, high-demand skills for particular jobs. There are 40 state technical college campuses across Louisiana, each with a focus to provide skilled employees for businesses and industries. Diplomas and certificates you can earn from a technical college include Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Technical Diploma (TD), Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) and Technical Competency Area (TCA). To learn more, see the directory of schools on page 60.

Technical schools offer short-term training programs, which can be less than a year or up to two years. A certificate is earned upon completion and is in preparation for a national certification exam, a record of work-related credentials that test or enhance your knowledge, experience or skills in an occupation or profession. Certifications are voluntary but may be required by some employers or industries, such as nursing assistants.

Delgado is the right choice.

Delgado Community College offers more than 100 programs leading to good jobs in high-demand fields.

Earn a college degree. Gain job skills.

Delgado helps you achieve your goals.

A Delgado education is fully accredited, yet costs less. Outstanding instructors and state-of-the-art facilities are here for you.

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APPLY NOW! Financial aid is available.

www.dcc.edu/right-choice

Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is on-thejob training with related classroom instruction where you learn the practical and theoretical aspects of highly skilled occupations. In most cases, the apprentice agrees to continue working for the employer for an agreed period of time after training.

To explore apprenticeship programs in our state, visit laworks.net and select “Career

Solutions.” You’ll see that both local labor unions and major Louisiana employers in industry, such as ExxonMobil, run apprenticeship programs.

The bottom line Explore your options carefully and weigh all of the components—such as cost and career opportunities—so you find the right thing for you. It’s not a four-year college for everyone!

DID YOU KNOW? • 28,853 students graduated from a community or technical college in Louisiana last year.

• 15,805 students transferred from community colleges to four-year universities.

• Community and technical college graduates earned credentials in programs that are critical economic drivers such as computer science, process technology, construction crafts, engineering technology, industrial production, allied health, manufacturing and accounting.

Education that works!

COLLEGE

CASE STUDY

Corporate

TRAINING

SINCE 2003, SGS Petroleum Service Corporation’s Tankerman Career Academy has been training men and women to meet the petrochemical industry’s increasing demand for U.S. Coast Guard-certified tankermen.

The tankerman’s role is critical to our nation’s petroleum and chemical shipping industry. The tankerman serves as the person-in-charge of critical operations, with responsibility for protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges. Tankermen must be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. There are two types of tankermen: boat tankermen and shore tankermen.

SGS Petroleum Service Corp. only employs shore tankermen who live at home and travel to various work sites. Tankermen can make on average more than $70,000 a year.

The Tankerman Career Academy is an on-the-job training program that is typically offered a few times a year, depending on the company’s need for more tankermen. This intensive training program takes only four months and includes one-on-one field training taught by some of the very best tankermen in the industry.

While training full-time, Tankerman Career Academy students are paid $12 per hour plus mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locations.

Upon successful completion and graduation from the Tankerman Career Academy training program and receipt of the required Merchant Mariner’s Credential, graduates are eligible for continued employment with SGS Petroleum Service Corporation, dependent on performance and staffing needs. Visit pscjobs.com to learn more.

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COLLEGE COOL DEGREES

CAREER

kickoff s How one student went through

an employer to find his college.

JOSEPH BAYONE, 21, was working part-time at a fast food restaurant before being chosen to participate in RoyOMartin’s Certified4Success (C4S) paidtraining program. After being selected, Bayone’s first day on the job was at Central Louisiana Technical Community College.

During the 12-week training program at CLTCC, Bayone nearly doubled his salary while receiving customized, hands-on instruction on how to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

“When I heard about the C4S program, I really didn’t think they would select me,” said

Bayone. “Believing I could succeed required a leap of faith, but here I am, several months later, working full-time and making a lot more. I always wanted a job where I could continue learning. This is the start of a career for me. I am grateful.”

Bayone graduated from CLTCC with a certification for manufacturing (C4M) and was offered a full-time position at RoyOMartin’s plywood manufacturing plant in Chopin, Louisiana.

Bayone currently works as a timber mill operator and plans to continue his education at CLTCC. To learn more about training and academic programs at Lou-

isiana’s community and technical colleges, visit lctcs.edu.

Physics, pharmacy and more • The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering is embarking on a new curriculum that will include certificate programs in electrical, mechanical, materials and computational engineering. Under the program, students majoring in engineering physics may choose one of the four concentrations, enabling them to graduate with both a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics and a certificate in

MORE COOL DEGREES Louisiana colleges and universities offer unique undergraduate programs that go way beyond the “obvious” college majors. Did you know you could go to college to study...

PROGRAM SCHOOLS Animation Automotive technology Digital media design Emergency medical service (paramedic) Entertainment technology/animation (film and video games)

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Southeastern Louisiana University Louisiana Community and Technical College System South Louisiana Community College National EMS Academy (Acadian Ambulance) Delgado Community College Baton Rouge Community College Southeastern Louisiana University

Hospitality/tourism administration

University of New Orleans University of Louisiana at Lafayette Nunez Community College Northwestern State University

Informatics

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Music industry studies Pharmacy Helicopter pilot operations

Loyola University New Orleans University of Louisiana at Monroe, Xavier University Baton Rouge Community College

their specialty area. The new certificates will further help students plan their elective coursework and market their abilities for internships, jobs and graduate programs. www2.tulane.edu/sse/ • One of Xavier’s unique programs allows for students to graduate with a doctorate in pharmacy in six years. Students complete two years of the Pharm.D. program as an undergraduate before transferring to the school’s College of Pharmacy. High school seniors can secure a spot in the program through the contingent admittance program; it’s also possible to apply to the Pharm.D. program during sophomore year of college. xula.edu/cop/ —U.S. News & World Report

• The Lester E. Kabacoff School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration at the University of New Orleans offers an undergraduate hospitality management education and a master’s program. The size of this burgeoning industry opens graduates of the school to a wide variety of positions and career choices that includes hotels, restaurants, country clubs, convention centers, managed services, cruise lines, casinos, and resorts. Students take classes in the foundations of the hospitality and tourism business including hospitality operations, marketing, law and cost control. In addition, students take specialized classes in tourism, meetings, conventions and event planning, food and beverage management, and hotel operations management. uno.edu/coba/hrt

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COLLEGE MATCH AND FIT WORKSHOPS The College Match and Fit Workshops are designed to get 11th and 12th graders connected to the right institutions, which include educational institutions, the military, and the workforce. The workshops incorporate LOSFA’s 5-Point Match tool, which allows students to explore career interests and learn about the institutions that offer those programs. To help students find their “match and fit,” the 5-Point Match tool focuses on the following key areas: • Aptitude, Skills, and Interest Match • Academic Match • Cost of Choice Match

• Social and Emotional Match • Retention Match

LOUISIANA COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ACCESS MONTH (LCAAM) / FAFSA COMPLETION ASSISTANCE BEGINS Each October, LOSFA collaborates with key education partners in the state of Louisiana to host the Louisiana College Application and Access Month. During LCAAM, LOSFA and its partners will focus on helping students navigate their postsecondary plans and guiding them through the admissions application processes at those institutions or organizations. Students will be encouraged to submit at least one application, whether it be to an education institution, employer, or military organization.

Families are also encouraged to attend LCAAM events as selected participating sites will also provide resources to assist with securing an FSA ID, FAFSA completion assistance, college applications, military applications, and employment searches and applications. Check the LOSFA Website (osfa.la.gov) for a list of locations, dates, times and services offered.

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FLY TOUR LOSFA’s 7th annual FLY (Financial Literacy for You) Tour is a theatrical presentation designed to provide high school seniors with information and resources related to financial awareness, academic performance, and college preparation. Topics such as money management and credit building are brought to life as LOSFA staff members perform entertaining skits and scenes using poetry, music, and drama.

The live performance, which is written and performed by LOSFA staff members, will be hosted on the campuses of select postsecondary institutions across the state of Louisiana during the month of February. While there, the host universities will also provide students with information about support services available to them as well as scholarships and other forms of aid.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY / FAFSA COMPLETION ASSISTANCE CONTINUES College Goal Sunday is an event that focuses on assisting Louisiana college-bound students and their families with FAFSA completion. Financial aid professionals from host postsecondary institutions will be available to assist students and their families with completion of the primary application for Federal, State (including TOPS), and many private and institutional scholarships and grants. A special emphasis is placed on assisting students who are economically disadvantaged or first-generation college students.

The 2017 College Goal Sunday events will take place in February of 2017. Locations and times, “what to bring” and pre-registration forms will be available on the LOSFA Website (osfa.la.gov) by December 15, 2016.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE DAY The intent of Louisiana College Acceptance Day is to recognize and celebrate high school seniors for successfully being accepted into college. During the event, students are formally recognized at their school’s award ceremonies, in which families and fellow students will be in attendance. The event also serves as encouragement to younger students who may feel inspired to begin college planning early.

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DON’T PANIC IF your family doesn’t have all of the financial resources you need to pay for college; there’s a wealth of financial assistance out there to help you. Start by learning as much as you can about the many financial aid programs that are available, then talk to the financial aid offices at the colleges you’re considering.

They are there to help!

Louisiana has one of the nation’s best tuition assistance programs, TOPS (see page 40), but there are also hundreds of nonprofits, organizations and businesses that have scholarship programs to help you.

There are four main types of financial aid you should know about: • SCHOLARSHIPS (including TOPS), which are often based on merit and usually do not have to be repaid (see page 38 for some great examples); • GRANTS, which are typically based on need and do not have

to be repaid (both the federal government and Louisiana have generous grant programs, which you can apply for by submitting your FAFSA); • LOANS, which can come from the federal government or private institutions like banks and do have to be repaid; • WORK-STUDY, which means your school or the government helps you find a job to contribute to educational expenses.

Your college itself is the best source for seeking financial aid, which is why you should never eliminate a college from your “short list” solely because of price. College financial aid officers spend all of their time working in this area and they know what’s available. The financial aid office at your college or other postsecondary school will help you put together a “package” of aid that may include TOPS and institutional scholarships AND

loans AND other aid.

If you think you will need aid beyond TOPS and your family’s contributions, your first option should be scholarships.

Organizations from state to local to national have a variety of scholarship programs for people just like you. Brainstorm a list of all the affiliations you or your parents have (employers, banks, clubs) and inquire about scholarships.

Some excellent additional sources of information on financial aid and searching for scholarships are fafsa.gov and studentaid.gov. Finally, go to collegescorecard.ed.gov to learn more about how much each college costs and how successful their students are.

Word to the wise: Start now!

By February, most scholarship deadlines have passed and the money is drying up!

COOL LINKS FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. Just provide some basic information and this online tool will estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Your estimate will be shown in a “College Cost Worksheet” where you can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go toward your college education. fafsa.gov

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It all starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. With this one application, you can apply for financial aid at all colleges and from multiple funding sources (federal, state, institutional and private providers of assistance), including TOPS. You and a parent or guardian can go to fafsa.gov to fill out the form online anytime after Oct. 1.

EVERYONE should submit a FAFSA, no matter what their financial means or what kind of school they plan on attending!

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SCHOLARSHIPS

are everywhere Here are a few ideas and websites to fuel your scholarship search.

Girls interested in engineering, find scholarships engineered for you: societyofwomenengineers.swe.org If you love math, financial aid just may add up: m3challenge.siam.org If you’re headed for a community or technical college, you may just prefer nuts, bolts and thingamajigs: nutsandboltsfoundation. org/scholarship.cfm Are you or your parents involved in local clubs and religious organizations?

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• Rotary: mandevillerotary.org (check with the Rotary club in your area) • Knights of Columbus: kofc. org/un/en/scholarships

• United Methodist Church: gbhem.org/loans-andscholarships • Elks Most Valuable Student: elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs. cfm Corporations also love to recognize hard-working students: • Discover: discover.com/ company/corporate-responsibility • Kohl’s: kohlscorporation. com/CommunityRelations/ scholarship • Marriott (for Hispanic and African-American students pursuing degrees in the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, and food and beverage fields): uncf.org/scholarships or hispanicfund.org • LeBlanc’s Food Stores (scholarships for students in the Louisiana parishes where LeBlanc’s operates): leblancsfoodstores.com/services/scholarships.aspx • Coca-Cola: coca-colascholarsfoundation.org If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer: ulmanfund.org/scholarships If you have a disability and are attending an HBCU: uncf.org/scholarships QuestBridge provides awards to outstanding low-income high school students: questbridge.org Check out heritage scholarships: • The Hispanic Scholarship Fund: hsf.net

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WHEN HUNTING FOR scholarships, colleges are your best source for financial assistance, awarding merit- and needbased aid. Never exclude a college from your list of choices just because of its sticker price.

Financial aid officers are dedicated to helping you pay for college, and they put together “packages,” including institutional scholarships, grants and loans.

BUT ... aid from your school and from TOPS may not cover your full costs of attending college, so it pays to be creative and resourceful in looking for scholarships from the business, nonprofit and professional worlds as well. Winning more aid could even change which colleges you are able to choose from.

There are literally hundreds of organizations, from clubs to churches to corporations, that offer scholarships. Here are a few of the rocks you can turn over:

Darian Callais of Marrero won a scholarship from Louisiana Connections Academy because of her essay-writing skills.

• National Italian American Foundation: niaf.org/scholarships • United Negro College Fund: uncf.org • Gates Millennium Scholarship (awarded to 1,000 deserving minority seniors each year): gmsp.org Sports could be your ticket too: State Farm Insurance, Fox Sports New Orleans, the Allstate Sugar Bowl and the Louisiana High School Coaches Association all award scholarships to deserving Louisiana high school athletes: lhsaa.org/schools/studentsand-parents/scholarshipsand-awards

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things you need before you fill out the FAFSA

There are some important changes you should be aware of this year. BY NICOLE CALLAHAN IF YOU NEED financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 FAFSA became available on Oct. 1—three months earlier than usual. You should fill it out as soon as possible on the official government site, fafsa.gov.

To speed up the FAFSA process, get prepared early. Here is what you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA:

Parents should not create an FSA ID for their child and vice versa.

If you’re a dependent student, you will need certain information for your parents as well; we’ve indicated each of those items with an asterisk (*) below.

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Your FSA ID*

You can find the number on your Social Security card.

If you don’t have access to it, and don’t know where it is, ask your parent or legal guardian or get a new or replacement Social Security card from the Social Security Administration.

Your driver’s license number

Your 2015 tax records*

Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, you will be required to report income information from an earlier tax year.

On the 2017-18 FAFSA, you (and your parents, as appropriate) will report your 2015 income information, rather than your 2016 income information.

Since you’ll already have filed your 2015 taxes by the time the FAFSA launches, you’ll be able to import your tax information

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Records of your untaxed income*

The FAFSA questions about untaxed income may or may not apply to you, but they include things like child support received, interest income and veterans noneducation benefits.

On the 2017-18 FAFSA, you’ll report 2015 tax or calendar year information when asked these questions.

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Records of all your assets (money)*

This includes savings and checking account balances, as well as investments such as stocks and bonds and real estate. You should report the current amounts as of the date you

sign the FAFSA, rather than the 2015 tax year amounts.

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List of the school(s) you are interested in attending

Two-thirds of precollege FAFSA applicants list only one school on their applications. For many, that could be a mistake. Be sure to add any college you’re considering, even if you haven’t applied or been accepted yet. This is more important than ever now that the FAFSA is launching earlier! Even if there is only a slight chance you’ll apply to a college, add it to your FAFSA. You can always remove schools later if you decide not to apply, but if you wait to add a school, you could miss out on first come, first served financial aid.

The schools you list on your FAFSA will automatically receive your FAFSA results electronically. They will use your FAFSA information to determine the types and amounts of financial aid you may receive.

Nicole Callahan is a digital engagement strategist at Federal Student Aid. Get more tips at blog.ed.gov.

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An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites, including fafsa.gov.

Anyone who plans to fill out the 2017-18 FAFSA should create an FSA ID as soon as possible.

Your parent should create an FSA ID too. Because your FSA ID is equivalent to your signature, parents and students each need to create their own FSA IDs using separate email addresses.

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Your Social Security number*

into the FAFSA right away using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. (No more logging back in to update after filing taxes!)

You do not have the option to report your 2016 tax information.

You cannot update your 2017–18 FAFSA with your 2016 tax information after filing 2016 taxes. 2015 information is what’s required. No updates necessary; no updates allowed.

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Know the rules so you can earn and keep this important state scholarship.

WHAT IS TOPS? The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents. It is one of the most innovative and progressive state student assistance programs in the nation.

WHAT IF I GET OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL? CAN I STILL GET TOPS? A student can be awarded scholarships, other financial aid and TOPS up to the cost of attendance for the college or university attended. Cost of attendance can include tuition and fees, on-campus room and board (or a housing and food allowance for off-campus residents) and allowances for books, supplies, transportation, child care, costs related to a disability and miscellaneous expenses. Funding for TOPS is contingent upon appropriations by the state Legislature.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR TOPS? Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the academic year that follows the year you graduate from high school. For 2017 graduates, the application for the 2017-18 college academic year will be available for free online at fafsa. ed.gov and must be filed between Oct. 1, 2016, and July 1, 2017, to receive TOPS funding for the fall semester following high school graduation. The 2017 FAFSA will require data from the student’s and parent’s 2015 federal income tax return.

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WHAT IF I DO WELL ON MY ACT BUT MY TOPS CORE GPA IN HIGH SCHOOL IS BELOW A 2.5?

You will not be eligible for TOPS.

CAN A STUDENT USE TOPS FOR ANY POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL? No. TOPS can only be used at an “eligible institution,” defined as Louisiana’s public postsecondary schools—both two-year and four-year schools, including all campuses of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System—and regionally accredited independent (private) colleges and universities that are members of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (LAICU schools are listed on page 59 of this magazine).

Students attending an approved independent college or university will receive a TOPS award equal to the prior year’s average amount paid at public four-year institutions. A student may also receive TOPS to attend eligible proprietary and cosmetology schools in Louisiana.

DOES IT COVER ALL OF MY TUITION? TOPS award amounts are no longer tied to tuition and/or tuition increases. The amount of funding available for TOPS is contingent upon appropriations by the state Legislature. If appropriations are insufficient to fully fund the program, available funds will be distributed on a pro-rata basis to qualified new and continuing recipients.

TOPS Honors award recipients receive an additional $400 stipend per semester that can be applied to other qualified higher education expenses. TOPS Performance award recipients receive an additional $200 stipend per semester. Stipends for Performance and Honors recipients are also subject to appropriation, and will be pro-rated if appropriations are insufficient to fully fund all TOPS Awards.

DO I HAVE TO BE FULLTIME TO KEEP TOPS? Yes! Enrolling for less than the hours required to be full-time each term, or earning less than 24 hours in an academic year, or withdrawing from school during any semester or term, will cause you to lose your TOPS award. You should always check with the financial aid office at your school before dropping classes!

WHAT GRADES DO I HAVE TO GET TO MAINTAIN TOPS? To renew your Opportunity award, maintain a cumulative 2.3 GPA after you have earned 24 hours and a cumulative 2.5 after you have earned 48 hours. Performance and Honors awards recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of each academic year.

A TOPS Tech recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA at the end of every academic year.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DROP BELOW MY ASSIGNED GPA? HAVE I LOST TOPS FOR GOOD? If your cumulative GPA drops below the minimum requirement for renewal of your TOPS Opportunity award, your award will be suspended and you will have two years (one year for TOPS Tech) to bring your cumulative GPA up to the required level and regain your TOPS. If your cumulative GPA drops below the required 3.0 level for renewal of your TOPS Performance or Honors award but you have met the requirement for renewal at the Opportunity award level, your award will not be suspended, but your award will drop to the Opportunity level. Once you drop to the Opportunity award, your Performance or Honors award cannot be reinstated. If your cumulative

GPA drops below the minimum requirement for renewal of your TOPS Tech award, your award will be suspended, and you will have one year to bring it up to the required level and regain your TOPS Tech award.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOPS? TOPS is administered by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance as directed by the Louisiana Board of Regents. For more detailed information about how to qualify for TOPS and how to keep it once you get it, visit LOSFA’s website at osfa.la.gov or send an email to LOSFA at custserv@la.gov.

RULES AND GUIDELINES • Must meet citizenship and Louisiana residency requirements.

• Must enroll as a first-time, full-time student at an eligible Louisiana school by the fall semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation.

• Must file the FAFSA form annually.

• Must meet all academic and nonacademic requirements, including minimum ACT composite score of 20 (or 17 for a TOPS Tech award) and a GPA of at least 2.5 on core high school subjects.

ACT qualifying scores for 2017 TOPS Tech: 17 TOPS Opportunity Award: 20 TOPS Performance Award: 23 TOPS Honors Award: 27 Note: Beginning with high school graduates of 2021, the TOPS core grade point average required to qualify for a TOPS Performance Award will increase from 3.00 to 3.25 and from 3.00 to 3.50 for a TOPS Honors Award.

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MANY STUDENTS (or their parents) need to borrow some money to complete their financial aid packages.

The fact is, the basic TOPS award only covers tuition and some fees. Most colleges and universities have additional fees not covered by TOPS that could exceed your TOPS award by more than $500 per semester. Plus, the actual “Cost of Attendance” for college is unique for each school. It includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, class supplies, computer costs, transportation and ... wait for it ... personal expenses.

(Or did you not want to drink any lattes or go to any movies next year?)

Expenses, fees, books ... loans can be used to cover the costs that go beyond your TOPS award and any other grants and scholarships. Your college’s financial aid office may calculate an estimated Cost of Attendance for you and put together a financial aid package just for you that considers your TOPS status and adds any academic scholarships or grants for which you qualify. This package may include a recommended loan amount to get you up to the total cost of attending.

Pay attention to the different types of loans and the terms. Federal student loans come with crucial consumer protections like income-based repayment plans, while private loans offer little or no relief if you hit a rough patch.

Above all, remember the No. 1 piece of advice experts give about student debt: Only borrow what you need! Excessive student debt has become a crisis nationwide, and with loans you DO have to pay the money back!

Learn more at studentaid.ed.gov/types/ loans.

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YOUR FUTURE

LOOKS like this, right?

Things that I want to do with my life

Things that I’m good at

Things that my parents want me to do

WHEN IT’S TIME to choose and plan a career path, a lot of people feel like the Venn diagram above. That’s totally normal! Hardly anyone knows exactly what they want to do with their lives when they graduate from high school, and most people change careers

Things that are considered “realistic” careers

several times during their time in the workforce anyway. It makes more sense to think of career planning as an ongoing process of skill building, networking and self-evaluation. Here are some great tools to get you started.

THE PROCESS OF PLANNING A CAREER INVOLVES MANY STEPS: Identifying your strengths and talents Understanding how to match your skills and interests to careers that you would enjoy Choosing educational pathways that support your career goals

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Researching career profiles and salaries (after all, money matters!)

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Building suitable experiences by finding internships that allow you to “take the industry for a test drive” while gaining skills you can use in any job

take the Career Aptitude Test

Making good decisions for yourself

O*NET (onetonline.org)

Skills Profiler (careerinfonet.org/skills/) create a list of your skills and match them to job types

provides comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of different occupations and the workers who do them

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What cluster are you in?

Mapping out the WORLD of WORK HERE ARE TWO powerful tools to help you explore potential careers. The World-of-Work Map breaks down the job world according to four basic interests: working with things, working with data, working with ideas and working with people. It’s a handy way to think about potential careers in

Once you’ve got your bearings on the map below, go to act.org and click on “Education and Career Planning” to use an interactive version. It will help you learn about jobs in each category, average salaries and typical training requirements.

terms of your own personality and inclinations. Do you like working with numbers? Are you a people person? Seeing career areas this way can point you in the right direction. (You may already have a customized version of this map from the EXPLORE test report you got in the ninth grade.)

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission is the best source for additional information about career clusters and the world of work in Louisiana.

Just go to laworks.net and click on “Career Solutions,” where you can: read the Career Planning Guide, take self-assessments, get detailed job profiles and wage information, and build an effective résumé.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Typical jobs: Chef, restaurant developer/ owner, hotel executive HUMAN SERVICES Typical jobs: Hair stylist, social worker, nonprofit director INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Typical jobs: Computer programmer, computer security specialist, web designer, network systems engineer LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY Typical jobs: Crime scene investigator, firefighter, police officer, lawyer, paralegal

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HEALTH SCIENCE Typical jobs: Nurse, dentist, pharmacist, EMT

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In addition to the general types of work shown on the World-of-Work Map, people have specific interests like biology or construction. Interests like these have been grouped into what are called “career clusters.” The term describes education, skills and interests that connect with industries, jobs and career pathways. Louisiana groups careers into these 16 career clusters:

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Real PEOPLE, real JOBS ON THE JOB

We asked three Louisiana college graduates to tell us about the work they do and how they got there.

By Erin Z. Bass

COLLEGE RECRUITER Name: Tori Thompson Hometown: Humble, Texas High school: Atascocita High School College: Northwestern State University Degree/major: Business administration Employer: Northwestern State University Recruiting Age: 23

WHAT SHE DOES:

“I am the out-of-state recruiter for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. On a normal day in the office, I am working on planning visits to college fairs and high schools all over East Texas. I also give tours, answer phone calls and assist students with anything they are in need of. When it comes time for me to hit the road for a few weeks and travel to college fairs, I am attending two to three fairs a day in the Dallas, Houston and Austin school systems. During these fairs, I interact with thousands of students and parents about all of the amazing opportunities that Northwestern State University has to offer and why they should choose NSU for their college experience.”

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“While obtaining my business degree, I had a very involved, exciting and active college experience from freshman to senior year. I was Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet, a Freshman Connector, Purple Jackets Honor Society President, a member of

Phi Mu Fraternity and multiple other organizations. I loved my experience at Northwestern State because it was personal, and I felt like I was part of a family, not just an institution. All of my professors knew me by name, and they were invested in my success as one of their students. It was always easy to be

involved on campus and be a part of something bigger than myself.”

ON WORK:

“I chose to be a recruiter for NSU because I had such a wonderful experience as a Demon, and I want to give other students the opportunity

to have the kind of experience that I had. I have the best job in the world! I get to travel all over and tell students about Northwestern State and why they should be a part of our family. I get to share my pride for my university with every person that I meet, and I meet hundreds of new people every day.”

CAREER WHAT HE DOES:

“My responsibility at the Baton Rouge plant is making a final product. Ultimately, we’re making plastics that go in bags for IVs or plastics like you would see chicken packaged in at the store. In California, where I was originally hired, we made pesticide, so I’ve worked on two different processes. Typically, my job is to ensure the final product is on target and maintain the integrity of the equipment we use. Something new is happening every day, whether we’re changing from one product to another or having an issue with machinery. They’ll probably have me in a shift leader position by the end of the year.”

ON EDUCATION:

“For me, the college experience was definitely enjoyable. I had done college before, but I didn’t have a clue of what I wanted to do. My wife and I had a kid on the way, so this was a boost for me to go ahead and finish school and get it done. I was more goal-oriented. The teachers I had were awesome. My last semester, we did internships and I interned for DOW. I was able to do an internship at a plant and get hands-on experience.”

PROCESS TECHNICIAN Name: Ashton Atkins Hometown: Monroe, Louisiana High school: Ouachita Parish High School College: Louisiana Delta Community College Degree/major: Process technology Employer: DOW Age: 25

ON WORK:

“I had actually never heard of process technology, but I had three years to finish my marketing degree [at the University of Louisiana at Monroe] or I could just take what was a two-year program and do it in a year. My dad worked in plants—he was an IT consultant for Honeywell—so he understood what working in a plant was like. When I asked him, he had a lot of good things to say about it. For me, it was a mixture of what he had to say coupled with great pay. It allows me to take care of my family, which was the main goal.”

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, NFL TEAM Name: Erica Sherman Hometown: San Francisco, California High school: Franklin High School (Franklin, Tenn.)/Carroll Senior High School (Southlake, Texas) College: Louisiana State University Degree/major: B.A. in mass communication; minor in business administration Employer: Los Angeles Rams Age: 25

WHAT SHE DOES:

“I help manage community affairs and player involvement. I also serve as a liaison to the Rams Women’s Organization. My job is to help bring the NFL’s initiatives to life on the club level, as well as provide a link to the community through our players, staff and organization. Whether that’s coordinating community appearances for our players or engaging different nonprofits and community organizations, we take pride in being a philanthropic organization.”

“I was heavily involved in multiple organizations in college. I also interned

ON WORK:

“I grew up in an NFL family, so I always knew I wanted to work in sports. I just never knew what capacity. I love the fast-paced environment. Every day there’s something different going on, and it’s exciting to be part of.”

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multiple places. I felt like it was important to have a well-rounded experience. Although I thought I knew what I wanted to do, if I didn’t expand my horizons I wouldn’t have never learned as much as I did. There were some courses or experiences that were challenging, but those experiences made me better. I always worked hard, but I learned how to work differently to succeed.”

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IN HIGH DEMAND 5-STAR JOBS

WHICH JOBS WILL be most available in Louisiana’s economy over the next few years?

Well, there will be beaucoup cashier positions ... but those jobs don’t pay the best. You’re probably dreaming of a career that offers a good job market and a nice standard of living.

That’s the idea behind the “star” ratings from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The stars represent a combination of occupational outlook and wages. 5-star occupations are expected to have lots of openings and pay the highest wages.

People graduating in these fields are likely to be in high demand.

With that in mind, here are some of the highest paid 5-star jobs from the LWC’s occupational projections through 2024, along with typical annual salary and the level of education you need to do them. Keep in mind that half of all top-demand jobs require education beyond high school. Go to laworks.net to do your own customized search!

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators $62,451 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing

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Chemical Engineers

$113,844

Managers of Public/Private Organizations

$108,969

Electrical Engineers

$101,627

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

$98,404

Financial Managers

$99,517

Environmental Engineers

$95,483

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$94,468

Civil Engineers $90,611 Construction Managers

$87,049

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Nurse Practitioners

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Education Administrators, Postsecondary

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$86,193

Orthotists and Prosthetists

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$58,499

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$77,715

Chemical Plant and System Operators

$70,487

Registered Nurses

$62,455

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

$59,479

Chemical Technicians

$58,211

Family and General Practitioners (Physicians)

>$187,199

Pharmacists

$113,911

Lawyers

$111,240

Physical Therapists

$79,773

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

$78,089

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Grambling State University Louisiana State University and A&M College Louisiana State University–Alexandria Louisiana State University in Shreveport Louisiana Tech University McNeese State University Nicholls State University Northwestern State University University of Louisiana at Monroe Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University Baton Rouge Southern University New Orleans University of New Orleans University of Louisiana at Lafayette LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans LSU Eunice Southern University Shreveport LSU Health Shreveport

COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGES 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Fletcher Technical Community College South Central Louisiana Technical College SOWELA Technical Community College Bossier Parish Community College Baton Rouge Community College Delgado Community College Nunez Community College River Parishes Community College South Louisiana Community College Louisiana Delta Community College Northshore Technical Community College Central Louisiana Technical Community College Northwest Louisiana Technical College

OTHER COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUSES 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43

Charity School of Nursing Delgado Northshore – Covington West Bank Campus Jefferson Campus Hammond Area Campus Delgado Northshore – Slidell Florida Parishes Campus New Roads Campus Port Allen Campus Westside Campus Frazier Site Campus Jackson Campus

44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74

Hooper Road Campus Ascension Campus Lafourche Campus River Parishes Campus Lafayette Campus T.H. Harris Campus Teche Area Campus Gulf Area Campus Evangeline Campus Charles B. Coreil Campus Acadian Campus Oakdale Campus Huey P. Long Campus Avoyelles Campus Ferriday Campus Lamar Salter Campus Shreveport-Bossier Campus Natchitoches Campus Sabine Valley Campus Mansfield Campus Ruston Campus West Monroe Campus Winnsboro Campus Farmerville Campus Lake Providence Campus Tallulah Campus Bastrop Campus Sidney Collier Campus Rod Brady Campus Franklin Campus Morgan Smith Campus

PRIVATE COLLEGES 75 Centenary College 76 Dillard University 77 Louisiana College 78 Loyola University New Orleans 79 Xavier University 80 Our Lady of Holy Cross 81 Our Lady of the Lake College 82 Saint Joseph Seminary College 83 Tulane University 84 Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

LEARNING CENTERS 85 The Learning Center for Rapides Parish* Information: www.thelcrp.net

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PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ABOUT THE LIST

Sources: University websites, Louisiana Board of Regents and the National Center for Education Statistics; data are for the 2015-2016 school year. Enrollment statistics include total Fall 2015 enrollment.

Tuition represents annual tuition for full-time, first-time and in-state undergraduate students. Tuition and fees change frequently; check with each school’s admission office for updates.

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

403 Main St. Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 247-3811/ (800) 5694714 gram.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $7,063 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 4,553 Popular programs: Criminal justice, business administration, psychology, biology, mass communications, informational sciences, registered nursing and physical education teaching and coaching

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE 156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (225) 578-3202 lsu.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $9,714 Student-to-faculty ratio: 23 to 1 Enrollment: 31,911 Popular programs: Agriculture, architecture, biology, business, liberal arts and sciences, general teacher education, business, engineering, psychology and mass communication

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8100 Highway 71 South Alexandria, LA 71302 (318) 445-3672 lsua.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’s degree Tuition: $6,158 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 3,081 Popular programs: Registered nursing, business administration, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and elementary education

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN SHREVEPORT (318) 797-5000 lsus.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $6,903 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 4,428 Popular programs: Biology, business administration, communication, accounting, general studies and psychology

LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER—NEW ORLEANS

433 Bolivar St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 568-4808 lsuhsc.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $8,956 Student-to-faculty ratio: 5 to 1 Enrollment: 2,791 Popular programs: Allied health professions, medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health and graduate studies

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

1501 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103 (318) 675-8769 lsuhscshreveport.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $8,992 Student-to-faculty ratio: 5 to 1 Enrollment: 891 Popular programs: Health professions and related programs; biological and biomedical sciences

4205 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 475-5000 mcneese.edu Highest offering: Post-master’s certificate Tuition: $7,290 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 8,170 Popular programs: General studies, registered nursing, engineering, business administration and management, and kinesiology and exercise science

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2048 Johnson Highway Eunice, LA 70535 (337) 457-7311 lsue.edu Highest offering: Associate’s degree Tuition: $3,828 Student-to-faculty ratio: 21 to 1 Enrollment: 2,524 Popular programs: Business administration, firefighting and registered nursing

University Station, La. 1 Thibodaux, LA 70310 (877) 642-4655 or (504) 4484510 (877) NICHOLLS (toll free) nicholls.edu Highest offering: Post-master’s certificate Tuition: $7,348 Student-to-faculty ratio: 19 to 1 Enrollment: 6,215 Popular programs: Accounting,

business administration, education, engineering, biology and culinary arts

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71497 (318) 358-6011 nsula.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $7,006 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 9,324 Popular programs: Business administration, biology, speech communication and rhetoric, registered nursing, family and consumer sciences, psychology, history, theatre arts and criminal justice

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE 801 Harding Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70807 (225) 771-4500 subr.edu Highest offering: Ph.D.

Tuition: $6,630 Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1 Enrollment: 6,330 Popular programs: Biology, agriculture, mass communication, business administration, registered nursing and criminal justice

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS

6400 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 286-5000 suno.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Tuition: $5,827 Student-to-faculty ratio: 15 to 1 Enrollment: 2,709 Popular programs: Biology, business administration, criminal justice, psychology and social work

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT

3050 Martin Luther King Drive Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 670-6000 susla.edu Highest offering: Associate degree Tuition: $3,634 Student-to-faculty ratio: 11 to 1 Enrollment: 2,952 Popular programs: Business, criminal justice, registered nursing and general studies

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE 104 University Circle Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 482-1000 louisiana.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $8,256 Student-to-faculty ratio: 23 to 1 Enrollment: 17,837 Popular programs: Biology, finance, communication, business administration, physical education, psychology, engineering and registered nursing

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE 700 University Ave. Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1000 ulm.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $7,658 Student-to-faculty ratio: 21 to 1 Enrollment: 9,024 Popular programs: Biology, Toxicology, psychology, business administration, mass communication, registered nursing, general studies, and elementary education and teaching

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148 (888) 514-4275 uno.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Tuition: $8,004 Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1 Enrollment: 8,423 Popular programs: Biology, business administration, accounting, theater arts and psychology

PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ABOUT THE LIST Sources: University websites and the National Center for Education Statistics; data are for the 2015-2016 school year. Enrollment statistics include Fall 2015 total enrollment. Minimum required composite ACT scores are based on first-time freshman admission requirements. Tuition represents tuition for full-time, first-time and in-state undergraduate students. Tuition and fees change frequently; check with each school’s admission office for updates.

CENTENARY COLLEGE

2911 Centenary Blvd.

Shreveport, LA 71134 (318) 869-5131/ (800) 2344448 centenary.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Enrollment: 588 Tuition and fees: $33,900 Application deadline: Early action, Dec. 15; Regular decision, Feb. 15 Student/faculty ratio: 8:1 Popular programs: Biology, business, communication and psychology

DILLARD UNIVERSITY

2601 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70122 (504) 816-4640 dillard.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’s degree Enrollment: 1,185 Tuition and fees: $16,252 Application deadline: Rolling Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Popular programs: Nursing, biology, business, mass communication, public health, psychology and sociology

LOUISIANA COLLEGE

1140 College Drive Pineville, LA 71359 (318) 487-7011 lacollege.edu Highest offering: Master’s degree Enrollment: 1,092 Tuition and fees: $14,570 Application deadline: Rolling; Top 30 Scholars program deadline, Dec. 7 Student/faculty ratio: 11:1 Popular programs: Registered nursing, health and physical education, social work and biology

6363 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 loyno.edu Highest offering: Ph.D.

NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

3939 Gentilly Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 282-4455/(800) 662-8701 nobts.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 2,871 Tuition and fees: $6,660 Application deadline: Rolling, 30 days prior to date of enrollment Student/faculty ratio: 13:1 Popular programs: Christian ministry, biblical ministry and music with an emphasis in worship

SAINT JOSEPH SEMINARY COLLEGE

75376 River Road St. Benedict, LA 70457 (985) 867-2232 sjasc.edu Highest offering: Bachelor’s degree Enrollment: 140 Tuition and fees: $16,913 Application deadline: Aug.1 Student/faculty ratio: 8:1 Popular programs: Liberal arts and sciences, liberal studies and theological studies

TULANE UNIVERSITY

6823 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 865-5000 tulane.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 12,485 Tuition and fees: $49,638 Application deadline: Early action, Nov. 15; regular decision, Jan. 15 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Popular programs: Business, finance, marketing, social sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, psychology and health professions

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

One Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 486-7411 xula.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 2,969 Tuition and fees: $22,349 Application deadline: Rolling, fall semester; Dec. 1 for spring semester Student/faculty ratio: 14:1 Popular programs: Business, biology, chemistry, health professions, social sciences and psychology

UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS 4123 Woodland Drive New Orleans, LA 70131 (504) 394-7744/ (800) 259-7744 olhcc.edu

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE 5414 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 768-1700 ololcollege.edu Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 1,651 Tuition and fees: $12,032 (rates vary based on program) Application deadline: Program specific Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Popular programs: Biology, registered nursing, radiologic technology, health service administration and other health professions

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LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS

Enrollment: 4,087 Tuition and fees: $37,830 Application deadline: Early action, Nov. 15; priority decision, Feb. 15; regular decision, April 15 Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Popular programs: Psychology, marketing, business, speech communication and rhetoric, music management and creative writing

LIST Highest offering: Ph.D. Enrollment: 1,135 Tuition and fees: $11,510 Application deadline: July 1 for fall semester, Dec. 1 for spring, April 1 for summer Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Popular programs: Business, psychology and health professions

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COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGES ABOUT THE LIST

Schools listed are part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Programs offered vary by campus. Not all instructional sites or campuses are listed; some schools offer classes or instruction at additional sites. Visit lctcs.edu or one of the campus websites listed below for additional information about your region. You may also find the data compiled at College Scorecard, collegescorecard.ed.gov, useful in evaluating some schools.

BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MID CITY CAMPUS 201 Community College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (866) 217-9823 mybrcc.edu

AVOYELLES CAMPUS 508 Choupique St. Cottonport, LA 71327

ACADIAN CAMPUS 3250 N. Acadian Thruway E. Baton Rouge, LA 70805

FERRIDAY CAMPUS 2100 E.E. Wallace Blvd.

Ferriday, LA 71334

HOOPER ROAD CAMPUS 10700 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818

HUEY P. LONG CAMPUS 304 South Jones St. Winnfield, LA 71483

JACKSON CAMPUS 3337 La. 10 Jackson, LA 70748

ROD BRADY CAMPUS 521 East Bradford St. Jena, LA 71483

NEW ROADS CAMPUS 605 Hospital Road New Roads, LA 70760

LAMAR SALTER CAMPUS 15014 Lake Charles Highway Leesville, LA 71446

PORT ALLEN CAMPUS 3233 Rosedale Road Port Allen, LA 70767

OAKDALE CAMPUS 117 La. 1152 Oakdale, LA 71463

FRAZIER SITE CAMPUS 555 Julia St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801

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ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS 4311 South MacArthur Drive Alexandria, LA 71302 (318) 487-5439 cltcc.edu

BUSINESS TRAINING CENTER 350 North Donmoor Baton Rouge, LA 70806

WESTSIDE CAMPUS 2520 Tenant Road Plaquemine, LA 70764

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CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

6220 East Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678-6000 bpcc.edu

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 615 City Park Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 671-5000 dcc.edu

WEST BANK CAMPUS 2600 General Meyer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114 CHARITY SCHOOL OF NURSING 450 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, LA 70112 NORTHSHORE - SLIDELL CAMPUS 320 E. Howze Beach Road

I-10 Service Road Slidell, LA 70461 JEFFERSON CAMPUS 5200 Blair Drive Metairie, LA 70001 SIDNEY COLLIER CAMPUS 3727 Louisa St. New Orleans, LA 70126 MARITIME, FIRE AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FACILITY 13200 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129

FLETCHER TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1407 La. 311 Schriever, LA 70395 (985) 448-7900 fletcher.edu

LOUISIANA DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7500 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203 (866) 500-LDCC (318) 345-9000 ladelta.edu

BASTROP CAMPUS 729 Kammell St. Bastrop, LA 71221 FARMERVILLE CAMPUS 605 West Boundary Farmerville, LA 71241 LAKE PROVIDENCE CAMPUS 156 Highway 883-1 Lake Providence, LA 71254 RUSTON CAMPUS 1010 James St. Ruston, LA 71273 TALLULAH CAMPUS 132 Old Hwy. 65 South Tallulah, LA 71284 WEST MONROE CAMPUS 609 Vocational Parkway West Monroe, LA 71292 WINNSBORO CAMPUS 1710 Warren St. Winnsboro, LA 71295

NORTHSHORE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1710 Sullivan Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985)732-6640 northshorecollege.edu

FLORIDA PARISHES CAMPUS 948 La. 1042 Greensburg, LA 70441

HAMMOND CAMPUS 111 Pride Drive Hammond, LA 70401

NORTHWEST LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE MINDEN CAMPUS 9500 Industrial Drive Minden, LA 71055 (318) 371-3035 nwltc.edu MANSFIELD CAMPUS 943 Oxford Road Mansfield, LA 71052 NATCHITOCHES CAMPUS 6587 Hwy. 1 Bypass Natchitoches, LA 71457 SABINE VALLEY CAMPUS 1255 Fisher Road Many, LA 71449 SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CAMPUS 2010 N. Market St. Shreveport, LA 71137

NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE

T.H. HARRIS CAMPUS 332 East South St. Opelousas, LA 70570 TECHE AREA CAMPUS 908 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA 70562

SOUTH LOUISIANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 521-9000 solacc.edu

ACADIAN CAMPUS 1933 West Hutchinson Ave. Crowley, LA 70526 CHARLES B. COREIL CAMPUS 1124 Vocational Drive Ville Platte, LA 70586 EVANGELINE CAMPUS 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive St. Martinville, LA 70582

3710 Paris Road Chalmette, LA 70043 (504) 278-6200 nunez.edu

FRANKLIN CAMPUS 1013 Perret St. Franklin, La. 70538

RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GULF AREA CAMPUS 1301 Clover St. Abbeville, LA 70511

925 West Edenborne Parkway Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 743-8500 rpcc.edu ASCENSION CAMPUS 9697 Airline Highway Sorrento, LA 70778

SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1101 Bertrand Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 521-9000 solacc.edu

ACADIAN CAMPUS 1933 West Hutchinson Ave. Crowley, LA 70526 CHARLES B. COREIL CAMPUS 1124 Vocational Drive Ville Platte, LA 70586 EVANGELINE CAMPUS 600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive St. Martinville, LA 70582 FRANKLIN CAMPUS 1013 Perret St. Franklin, La. 70538 GULF AREA CAMPUS 1301 Clover St. Abbeville, LA 70511

T.H. HARRIS CAMPUS 332 East South St. Opelousas, LA 70570 TECHE AREA CAMPUS 908 Ember Drive New Iberia, LA 70562

SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615 (800) 256-0483 sowela.edu MORGAN SMITH CAMPUS 1230 North Main St. Jennings, LA 70546

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT LCTCS CAMPUSES INCLUDE:

Computer science, finance and accounting, personal and culinary services, construction crafts, health care, protective services, electrical, industrial production, welding, engineering technology, mechanic and repair tech, general science, graphic arts, biological sciences and more. Go to lctcs.edu to do a customized search of programs that interest you and which campuses offer them.

PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS ABOUT THE LIST

These are private vocational schools with facilities in Louisiana. A private vocational school, sometimes called a proprietary school, is a privately owned and operated postsecondary school that teaches vocational or occupational skills. Most are for-profit businesses. Costs, programs and accreditations vary widely. Call the individual schools for additional information. Source: Louisiana Board of Regents (current as of 9/1/16). Admin = school administrator.

A & W HEALTHCARE EDUCATORS

6930 Martin Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 Admin: Alfred Williams (504) 242-2013

ACADEMY OF ACADIANA 131 W Main St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Admin: Ginger Barras (337) 365-1550 Additional location in Lake Charles

ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

537 Cajundome Blvd., Ste. 211 Lafayette, LA 70506 Admin: Kristie Chamberlain (337) 456-1848

ACADIANA AREA CAREER COLLEGE, A DIVISION OF BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE 505 Loire Ave. Lafayette, LA 70507 Admin: Michael A. Maise (337) 896-9776

ACCELERATED DENTAL ASSISTING ACADEMY

130 Hummell St. Denham Springs, LA 70726

Admin: David Roux (844) 727-3755 Additional locations in Marrero, Metairie, Mandeville, Lafayette, Monroe, Slidell, Chalmette, Lake Charles, Hammond and Houma

ADVANCE HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE

4580 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. B Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Gustavia Growe (225) 335-4705

ADVANCE NURSING TRAINING 1480 General Degaulle Ave., Ste. 202 New Orleans, LA 70131 Admin: Melanie McCrary (504) 994-0280

ADVANTAGE DENTAL ACADEMY

260 S. Alexander Ave. Port Allen, LA 70767 Admin: Rachael Mason (225) 346-1776

AESTHETIC LASER INSTITUTE 3213 17th St., Ste. B Metairie, LA 70002 Admin: Sherril Monson (504) 309-7048

ALEXANDRIA DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHOOL 3820 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 Admin: Pete Gilkey (318) 528-7555

LIST ASPIRE MEDICAL TRAINING ACADEMY

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COASTAL COLLEGE

11449 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Admin: Lisa Trusclair (225) 719-2586

140 Veterans Blvd.

Denham Springs, LA 70726 Admin: Andrew Hood (225) 667-0037

AYERS CAREER COLLEGE 8820 Jewella Ave. Shreveport, LA 71108 Admin: Bruce Busada (318) 868-3000

BAR/BRI OF LOUISIANA

1 East Campus Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Admin: Michael Haynes (214) 935-1017 Additional locations in New Orleans

BATON ROUGE DENTAL ASSISTANT ACADEMY

4450 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. C Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Pete Gilkey (512) 259-2100

BATON ROUGE SCHOOL OF COMPUTERS 9352 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Betty Truxillo (225) 923-2524

BECKER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION – NEW ORLEANS UNO, Rm. KH 222, 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148 Admin: Marcy Tadla (630) 353-3840

BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE METAIRIE

64040 Hwy. 434, Ste. 200 Lacombe, LA 70445 Admin: Richard Brown (985) 801-0088

2064 N. Flannery Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Admin: Randi Reboul (225) 272-2213 Additional locations in Alexandria, Hammond, Lafayette, Harvey and Monroe

COMPASS CAREER COLLEGE 42353 Deluxe Plaza, Ste. 16 Hammond, LA 70403 Admin: Phillip Moore (985) 419-2050

CRESCENT CITY SCHOOL OF GAMING AND BARTENDING 209 N. Broad St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Admin: Ronald Richard (504) 822-3362

DELTA COLLEGE

7380 Exchange Place Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Admin: Billy Clark (225) 928-7770 Additional locations in Lafayette, Covington and Slidell

DELTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY 517 E. Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Admin: Jeff Edwards (337) 439-5765

DENTAL ASSISTING ACADEMY OF LOUISIANA 13702 Coursey Blvd., Ste. 10-C Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Admin: Jennifer R. Fortie

DIESEL DRIVING ACADEMY

3200 Cleary Ave. Metairie, LA 70002 Admin: Doug Robertson (504) 456-3141 Additional locations in Alexandria, Houma, Lafayette and Shreveport

8067 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Admin: Bruce Busada (225) 929-9990 Additional location in Shreveport

ANDREA’S CAREER INSTITUTE

CAMELOT COLLEGE

2031 Kings Hwy. Shreveport, LA 71103 Admin: John Miraelles (318) 213-0789

ARK-LA-TEX DENTAL ASSISTING ACADEMY

CAMERON COLLEGE

ALLIED PREP TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

2439 Manhattan Blvd., Ste. 306 Harvey, LA 70058 Admin: Terrence Walker (504) 228-3493

2010 Woodmere Blvd., Ste. P Harvey, LA 70058 Admin: Andrea Murdock (504) 265-8206

2740 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Admin: Heather Guidry (504) 821-5881

DIVINE PURPOSE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2340 Belle Chasse Highway Gretna, LA 70056 Admin: Amanda Wilkerson (504) 392-3397

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910 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118 Admin: Dr. John “Cody” Cowen (318) 686-7470

2618 Wooddale Blvd., Ste A. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Admin: Rev. Ronnie Williams (225) 928-3005

DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE AT INTER TECH

LIST DIVINE TOUCH HEALTHCARE TRAINING 1701 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Admin: Tamara White (504) 316-9393

DRYADES YMCA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE 2220 Oretha C. Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113 Admin: Jay Banks (504) 568-5299

EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS

201 Evans Road, Ste. 400 New Orleans, LA 70123 Admin: Don Enroth (504) 736-0654 Additional location in Shreveport

ECO TRAINING CENTER 16201 E. Main St. Cut Off, LA 39505 Admin: Gary Chouest (985) 601-4444

FALCK SAFETY SERVICES

201 Clendenning Road Houma, LA 70363 Admin: Richard “Dicky” Jackson (985) 868-1860 Additional location in Maurice

FELICIANA MEDICAL TRAINING ACADEMY

3155 Market St. Jackson, LA 70747 Admin: Rhonda Givens (225) 310-4041

FLEUR DE’LIS HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE

3920 Old Gentilly Road, Ste. B New Orleans, LA 70126 Admin: De’Lisa Tate (504) 942-8463

FORTIS COLLEGE

9255 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Vaughn Hartunian (225) 248-1015

GLOBAL TRUCKING ACADEMY 1269 St. Jean St. Mansura, LA 71350 Admin: Andrea Destin (318) 264-9927

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA

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3400 Tulane Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119 Admin: Kim Rugon (504) 456-2622

GRACE AND FAVOR TRAINING ACADEMY 1001 NW Central Ave. Amite, LA 70422

Admin: Shirley Hendricks (985) 542-6061

GRIFF’S MARINE TRAINING 4290 LA 1, Ste. 2 Raceland, LA 70394 Admin: Elizabeth Bertholot (985) 537-1222

HEALTHCARE & MORE

106 Courthouse Square Rayville, LA 71269 Admin: Vonda Turner, Kimberly Andrews, Maria McMillian (318) 728-8989

HEALTHCARE TRAINING INSTITUTE

322 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 Admin: Shevonda R. Thomas (504) 467-2155

HERITAGE DENTAL ASSISTING ACADEMY 122 Heritage Parkway, Ste. A Broussard, LA 70518 Admin: Charles Manuel (337) 451-4346

HERZING UNIVERSITY 2500 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 Admin: Jason Morgan (504) 733-0074

HONORÉ SCHOOL FOR DENTAL ASSISTING 1562 N. Board St. New Orleans, La 70119 Admin: Cathy Honoré (504) 945-1278

HOUSTON MARINE TRAINING SERVICES 2506 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 Admin: Dicky Jackson (504) 468-4444

INFINITY COLLEGE

117 W. Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70501 Admin: Sherica R. Davis (337) 261-9009

ITI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

13944 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Admin: Earl J. Martin III (888) 899-6919, iticollege.edu

J.W. TRAINING CENTER

3542 La. 1 Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Admin: Janice N. Watkins (225) 473-1760

JULIAN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING SCHOOL 24035 Railroad Ave.

Plaquemine, LA Admin: Nette Alexander (225) 636-8294

KENNER HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE 2401 Veterans Blvd.

Kenner, LA 70062 Admin: Errolyn Webb (504) 782-7131

LEARNING BRIDGE CAREER INSTITUTE

1340 W. Tunnel Blvd., H Ste. 100 Houma, LA 70360 Admin: Gloria M. Williams (985) 262-4685

LEGALLY SPEAKING

2307 S. Service Road Ruston, LA 71270 Admin: Celeste P. Ware (318) 624-2330

LENORA SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY

60529 N. Ridgewood Drive Slidell, LA 70460 Admin: Lenora Darmas (985) 641-5490

LIFE CARE

5100 Westbank Expressway, Ste. 4 Marrero, LA 70072 Admin: Irene Magee (504) 604-1221

LIFESMART TRAINING CENTER 200 South Broad St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Admin: Lynell Hankton (504) 299-2219

LOUISIANA CULINARY INSTITUTE

10557 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Admin: Kenneth Rush (888) 624-1915, startatlci.com

LOUISIANA DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHOOL

1338 Church St. Zachary, LA 70791 Admin: Lance E. Fallin (225) 658-8098

LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE

LOUISIANA MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS

NATIONAL DRIVING ACADEMY

MARTIME PILOTS INSTITUTE

NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS

3442 Mary Drive New Roads, LA 70760 Admin: Lisa Gunnelis (225) 240-2980

401 N. New Hampshire St. Covington, LA 70433 Admin: George Burkley (985) 867-9789

MARITIME SERVICES GROUP OF LOUISIANA 2760 Sgt. Alfred Slidell, LA 70458 Admin: Donna Fishback (985) 646-2323

MARTIN INTERNATIONAL 133 Woodland Drive LaPlace, LA 70068 Admin: Gail Bergeron (985) 652-3087

MCCANN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

2319 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 Admin: Cheryl Lokey (318) 323-2889 Additional location in Shreveport

MEDICAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

4480 Carnival Degalle, Ste. 112 New Orleans, LA 70114 Admin: Karen Gilmore (504) 304-5393

MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE 10525 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Admin: Lola Summers (225) 926-5820

MIA’S MEDICAL ACADEMY 7525 Florida Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Admin: Steven Prejean (225) 346-1999

MID CITY COLLEGE

5700 Florida Blvd., Ste. 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Admin: Ann Simmers (225) 292-1950

31 Wicker Lane Greensburg, LA 70441 Admin: Thomas Wicker (504) 222-6711

2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 330 Metarie, LA 70002 Admin: Amber Zerger (504) 849-6600 Additional location in Shreveport

NEW ORLEANS CULINARY & HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE 725 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Admin: Carol Markowitz (504) 891-4060

NURSING ASSISTANT NETWORK ASSOCIATION

4509 Freret St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Admin: Jacqueline Marshall (504) 891-8088

OAK PARK SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSISTING 1616 West McNeese St. Lake Charles, LA 70605 Admin: Brandy Durbin (337) 478-3232

OPERATION SPARK

748 Camp St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Admin: Max Gaudin (504) 534-8277

OUACHITA TRUCK DRIVING ACADEMY 341 La. 2 Sterlington, LA 71280 Admin: Bobby G. Hobson (318) 726-5412

PEACH TREE SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSISTING 702 N. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Admin: Joanna Peters (318) 237-8417

PELICAN CHAPTER ABC

6220 Florida Blvd., Ste. B Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Admin: Sherie Phillips (225) 362-0433

14141 Airline Highway, Ste. VWX Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Admin: Edward “Speedy” Moore (225) 757-3770

19251 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Robert Clouatre (225)752-1415 Additional location in Westlake

LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY

N.O.D.C. SCHOOL FOR DENTAL ASSISTING

PET GROOMING ACADEMY OF LOUISIANA

3750 Nelson Road Lake Charles, LA 70605 Admin: Alex Chaumont (337) 474-3737

MOORE CAREER COLLEGE

1901 Manhattan Blvd., Ste. F-201 Harvey, LA 70058 Admin: Gina Sutton (504) 341-0003

43300 E. Pleasant Ridge Road Hammond, LA 70403 Admin: Rosamond M. Posey (985) 634-9339

LIST PETRA COLLEGE

1814 North Morrison Blvd., Ste. D Hammond, LA 70401 Admin: Regina Gordon (985) 419-2430

RAYMOND CAREER COLLEGE 3501 Holiday Drive, Ste. 311 New Orleans, LA 70114 Admin: Danita Raymond (504) 309-2594

REMINGTON COLLEGE

303 Rue Louis XIV Lafayette, LA 70508 Admin: Mary Rhodes Additional location in Shreveport

RIVER CITIES SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSISTING 1945 E 70th St., Ste. F Shreveport, LA 71105 Admin: Dr. Jason Dupree (318) 797-1187

ROCK BRIDGE TRAINING INSTITUTE

200 N. Thomas Drive, Ste. 14 Shreveport, LA 71107 Admin: Felicia Posey (318) 219-5779

ROSEMOND SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY 1425 S. Purpera Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737 Admin: Ora Jones (225) 644-2422

ROSEPINE LOUISIANA MEDICAL TRAINING

18638 Johnny B. Hall Road Rosepine, LA 70659 Admin: Robin Spence (337) 221-3003

SAINT AGATHA CAREER SCHOOL 7078 Read Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70127 Admin: Aleshia L. Butler (504) 245-7227

SIHAF CAREER INSTITUTE 350 Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103 Admin: JoAnne Walker (318) 734-3480

SOUTHERN MEDICAL CORPORATION SCHOOL OF ULTRASOUND

12232 Industriplex Blvd., Ste. 2 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Admin: Paul Berry (225) 756-5239

221 Southpark Road, Ste. D-2

SPARX WELDING & TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE 280 A Equity Blvd.

Houma, LA 70360 Admin: Phil Callahan (985) 655-7799

STICK IT PHLEBOTOMY 208 Hudson Ave. Jonesboro, LA 71251 Admin: Sherry Hiton (318) 259-0144

THE CAPTAIN SCHOOL

2273 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero, LA 70072 Admin: Capt. Patrick L. Casey (877) 435-3187

THOMAS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER 247 Dixie Road Bakertown, LA 70538 Admin: Sidney Thomas Jr. (337) 828-2424

UNITECH TRAINING ACADEMY

2827 4th Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Admin: Danny Head (337) 564-5716 Additional location in Alexandria, Houma, Metairie, West Monroe and Lafayette

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

2431 S. Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2300 (225) 927-4443 Online classes only

VIRGINIA COLLEGE

9501 Cortana Place Baton Rouge, La 70815 Admin: Brandon Fee (225) 236-3900 Additional location in Shreveport

WORKFORCE CAREER & TECHNICAL COLLEGE

3520 General DeGaulle Drive, Ste. 3110 New Orleans, LA 70114 Admin: LaWanda Smith (504) 510-4260

WORLD’S ONLY TATTOO SCHOOL 403-417 Lake St. Shreveport, LA 71101 Admin: Dr. Leonard Pogue (318) 222-8282

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SOUTHWEST DENTAL ACADEMY

Lafayette, LA 70508 Admin: Karen Robin (337) 330-8949

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