ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Incoming 8th and 9th grade students who demonstrate academic excellence may qualify for academic scholarships. The criteria used to determine scholarship recipients include elementary school grades, standardized test scores, conduct and effort grades, and De La Salle High School Placement test scores.
Academic scholarships are only available to incoming 8th and 9th grade applicants who take the High School Placement Test at De La Salle High School on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Please direct all scholarship questions to [email protected].
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
De La Salle offers merit scholarships in the Arts, Music, Cheer and Dance, and World Languages. Please see the application below for details. These scholarship applications must be completed and sent to the De La Salle Admissions Office: [email protected].
Scholarships from School Tuition Organizations (STOs) & Tax Donation Credit Programs (TDCs)
Some families may qualify for scholarship awards from School Tuition Organizations/Tax Donation Credit programs such as LA GATOR, ACE, Arete, Aspiring Scholars, and Son of a Saint. Distribution of these scholarships are based on financial need and are determined solely by each organization. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with these programs.
“Stacking” Scholarships (from School Tuition Organizations and Tax Donation Credit programs)
For the 2025-2026 school year, the Louisiana Legislature changed state laws, allowing families who qualified for financial assistance to “stack” scholarships from STOs & TDCs. Subsequently, the Louisiana Department of Education implemented guidelines that determined which scholarships could be stacked.
Although we anticipate stacking to continue, De La Salle must wait to see what changes, if any, may be made to stacking laws/guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year.
However, De La Salle encourages all families who may qualify for financial assistance to apply for scholarships from LA GATOR, ACE, Arete, Aspiring Scholars, and Son of a Saint.
LA GATOR SCHOLARSHIP
The LA Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) program will offer funding for the 2026-2027 school year to qualified families.
This is a state government-funded program through the LA Department of Education. Please also note this is a separate program from ACE, ARETE, and other School Tuition Organization (STOs) / Tax Donation Credit (TDC) institutions. Families must apply for each of these scholarships separately.
The portal to apply for this funding will open in early Spring and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. It will close on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, or sooner, based on available funds. In 2025-2026, there was no application fee for LA GATOR. As more information is shared with schools, it will be updated on the De La Salle website. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with this program.
ACE SCHOLARSHIP
ACE scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Families must apply directly through the online ACE portal. The application window for both current and new applicants will open on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, and will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, or sooner, based on available funds.
Additional information about the ACE portal will be shared on the De La Salle website once ACE updates its website for 2026-2027. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with this program.
ARETE SCHOLARSHIP
Arete scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Families must apply directly through the Arete website. The application window for both current and new applicants will open in February 2026, and will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, or sooner, based on available funds.
Additional information about Arete scholarships will be shared on the De La Salle website once Arete updates its website for 2026-2027. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with this program.
ASPIRING SCHOLARS
Aspiring Scholars scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Families must apply directly through the Aspiring Scholars website. The application window for both current and new applicants should open in February 2026, and will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, or sooner, based on available funds.
Additional information about the Aspiring Scholars website will be shared on the De La Salle website once Aspiring Scholars updates its information for 2026-2027. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with this program.
SON OF A SAINT SCHOLARSHIPS
Son of a Saint scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Families must apply directly through the Son of a Saint website. The application window for both current and new applicants should open in early Spring 2026, and will close at the end of April 2026, or sooner, based on available funds.
Additional information about the Son of a Saint website will be shared on the De La Salle website once Son of a Saint updates its 2026-2027 information. De La Salle has no control over any determinants associated with this program.
CHAMPIONS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION - NOLA ARCHDIOCESE
This small fund directed by the Archdiocese of New Orleans aims to provide financial support to families seeking to enroll their children in Catholic schools. It specifically targets families who, without assistance, would struggle to afford a Catholic education for their school-aged children. While many schools already offer some form of financial aid, these resources often fall short of meeting the needs of all students who require assistance.
The Champions of Catholic Education Fund aims to bridge this gap by providing additional financial support. While making Catholic schools entirely affordable may not be feasible, the fund strives to enhance the accessibility and availability of a Catholic education to those who are eager to benefit from it.
FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS
Newly accepted De La Salle High School students who demonstrate academic excellence - and whose family has financial need - may apply for tuition assistance. Applications must be submitted through the FACTS portal - see the link at the bottom of the page. Families are encouraged to meet with the Admissions Department to discuss their financial situation in addition to submitting the FACTS online application.
- Requests for financial assistance from De La Salle will only be accepted from Monday, March 2, 2026 through Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- Applications will only be reviewed if the student is fully registered by paying the $600 online registration fee.
- All financial aid awards are reviewed and approved by a financial aid committee.
- De La Salle High School does not grant full tuition waivers. Generally, aid is not granted for more than half of tuition and does not cover registration, uniforms, or books.
- Recipients of financial aid awards are notified in May by the Office of Admissions.
- Financial aid is not automatically renewed; a new FACTS application must be submitted every year.
- Returning families will not be eligible to reapply for financial assistance if a prior year balance remains on the student’s account.
Use the link below to complete your FACTS Financial Aid Application:
Christian Brothers School "Continuing Lasallian Education Scholarship"
All incoming eighth grade students from Christian Brothers School applying to De La Salle as their first choice high school are invited to complete the Christian Brothers Continuing Lasallian Education Scholarship application. This scholarship recognizes students who have chosen to carry on the tradition of Lasallian education through their high school careers at De La Salle High School.