Louisiana National Guard Program
Members of the Louisiana National Guard are eligible for FREE Tuition at in-state, public colleges, and universities through the Louisiana State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP)? In order to be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be an actively drilling member of the Louisiana National Guard
- Live in the state of Louisiana
- Must be in good standing with the Louisiana National Guard
- Must be seeking an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- Must maintain good academic standing with school
- Must pay all additional fees applied to bill (LA STEP only covers tuition, not the fees)
Qualified students must contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships during normal business hours or by email at financialaid@susla.edu each semester.
To find out more information on this program, please contact:
Mr. Leonard Acker
leonard.c.acker.civ@army.mil
Desk: (504) 278-8273
Cell: (504) 224-0076
Louisiana National Guard website