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The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) helps eligible Calcasieu Parish residents with one time assistance for housing expenses. The program began in March 2021 through a grant from the US Department of Treasury as a COVID-19 recovery program.  …

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5 Awesome Scholarship Search Engines

In the last thirty years or so, the average college tuition and associated fees have increased a whopping 130%. The cost of college is creating a number of problems for graduates including crippling debt and the inability to buy a …

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Virtual Student Network Groups: for M.J. Foster Recipients

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Resources

How to Fill out the FAFSA

Are you ready to fill out your FAFSA? Take a look at this guide to learn what documents you need, …

FAFSA How-To Videos

Looking for easy-to-understand support on how to complete the FAFSA? View their YouTube Channel for how-to information, frequently asked questions, …

What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly called Food Stamps) helps eligible …

College Affordability and Transparency Center

The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and …

Military & Family Financial Aid Resources Sallie Mae
The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

ERA Program Overview

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible Calcasieu Parish residents with one-time assistance for …

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