Louisiana Lottery Fund

When Louisiana faces a fiscal crunch, the first place legislators often look for cuts is the area of the budget known as “statutory dedications,” or money that’s set aside for a specific purpose, and often funded by a dedicated tax or fee.

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63 - Percentage of students receiving TOPS awards who come from families with incomes of $100,000 or less (Source: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance via The Advocate)