Senior Launchpad

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Senior Launchpad brings together helpful links for college, training, work, military service, scholarships, and FAFSA help — all in one place.

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College • Training • Work • Military

Start with FAFSA help

FAFSA is a helpful starting point for many students because it connects to grants, TOPS, work-study, loans, and some trade-school funding. It is free to complete, and help is available.

FAFSA Federal Student Aid

Complete the FAFSA and learn about federal student aid options.

Open resource Louisiana Aid LOSFA Student Hub

Check TOPS, Louisiana grants, and state financial aid information.

Open resource Free Help LELA

Get free FAFSA help, college planning guides, and scholarship information.

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Planning for college?

Use these tools to apply, prepare for testing, compare schools, and build a college list that fits you.

Applications & Testing

Apply The Common App

Apply to several colleges with one application.

Open resource Test Prep ACT Registration & Prep

Register, practice, and send scores to colleges.

Open resource Explore College Board BigFuture

Search colleges, scholarships, and career matches.

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Louisiana Colleges & Universities

Links connect directly to each school’s admissions page. This list is informational and does not represent an endorsement by Grant Parish Public Schools.

Grambling State University Grambling, LA • Public University View Admissions Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA • Private University View Admissions Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA • Public University View Admissions LSU Alexandria Alexandria, LA • Public University View Admissions LSU Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA • Public University View Admissions Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA • Public University View Admissions Southern University A&M Baton Rouge, LA • Public University View Admissions UL Monroe Monroe, LA • Public University View Admissions

Want a skill you can use right away?

Technical programs and apprenticeships can lead to strong careers in healthcare, welding, IT, manufacturing, construction, and more.

Local Option CLTCC

Explore technical programs close to home.

Open resource Tuition Help TOPS Tech Award

Learn about Louisiana aid for technical college students.

Open resource Earn & Learn Apprenticeship Finder

Search training opportunities where you can earn while you learn.

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Looking for your first big step?

These tools can help you explore careers, compare pay, find training, and search for jobs in Louisiana.

Careers CareerOneStop

Search jobs, compare salaries, and find training nearby.

Open resource Match O*NET Career Exploration

Match your interests and strengths to real careers.

Open resource Job Board Louisiana HiRE

Use Louisiana’s official job board to search open positions.

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Thinking about serving?

Explore military careers, training, education benefits, and branch information before you talk with a recruiter.

Explore Today’s Military

Learn about branches, careers, training, and military life.

Open resource Prepare ASVAB Career Exploration

Practice for the ASVAB and explore military career matches.

Open resource Benefits VA GI Bill Comparison Tool

Compare education benefits at specific schools after service.

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Official Branch Sites

U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force U.S. Marines U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Space Force

Find scholarships for free

Scholarship searches should be free. These sites can help you look for awards based on your major, interests, background, and plans after graduation.

Search Fastweb

Create a profile and search a large free scholarship database.

Open resource Directory Scholarships.com

Search scholarships by major, interests, athletics, and more.

Open resource Louisiana LELA Scholarship Drawing

After submitting FAFSA, Louisiana students can enter LELA’s drawing.

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Talk to your school counselor

Your high school counselor can help with applications, TOPS timelines, scholarships, and choosing a next step that makes sense for you.

Georgetown High School Pre-K–12 318-827-5306

Ask for the school counselor

Grant High School Grades 9–12 318-899-3331

Ask for the school counselor

Montgomery High School Grades 6–12 318-646-2879

Ask for the school counselor

Links on this page should be reviewed each August before the school year begins. Last updated: May 2026.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, program, or service by Grant Parish Public Schools.