Louisiana Families: State Tutoring Funds May Be Available for Your Child

Louisiana Families — This Is Important

Louisiana offers state-funded tutoring programs that may help cover the cost of reading and math support.

Many families don’t realize these funds can be used for approved tutoring providers like Sylvan.

If your child qualifies, this could mean state-funded tutoring support this school year.

What Programs Are Available?

Louisiana currently offers two primary state-funded options:

Steve Carter Education Program (K–12 Public School Students)

Provides $1,500 digital tutoring vouchers per school year for eligible Louisiana public school students.

To qualify, students must:

• Be enrolled in a Louisiana public school (K–12)
• Be below proficiency in reading and/or math

Tutoring must take place after school hours (in person or virtual) through an approved provider.

Families apply through the official state portal and, if approved, select their tutoring provider.

LA GATOR Scholarship Program

Available to eligible Louisiana students who meet residency, age, and enrollment requirements.

Eligibility may include:

• Currently homeschooled or in private school
• Entering kindergarten
• Previously participating in LA GATOR
• Meeting household income guidelines

Eligibility must be verified through the official state website, and requirements may change each year.

Important

Sylvan does not determine scholarship eligibility.

Families must apply and confirm approval directly through the official Louisiana scholarship portal before selecting a tutoring provider.

How Sylvan Works With State Programs

If approved, families may select an approved tutoring provider like Sylvan.

Sylvan offers:

✔ Personalized reading and math tutoring
✔ Skill-building instruction
✔ Progress tracking
✔ Confidence-building support

Once your funding is approved, we can help you get started.

How to Get Started

1. Visit the official Louisiana Department of Education website
   • Steve Carter click HERE
   • LA GATORS click HERE
2. Confirm eligibility
3. Apply through the state portal
4. If approved, select Sylvan as your tutoring provider

Don’t Wait

Eligibility requirements have become more specific this year, and many families don’t realize they may qualify.

If your child is struggling in reading or math, it’s worth checking.

Explore your eligibility today.