A Louisiana award administered by the Board of Regents through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance for adult learners enrolling in a qualified programme at a two-year public college or university, or an accredited proprietary school licensed by the Board of Regents, leading to an associate degree or a shorter-term postsecondary credential required for a high-demand, high-wage occupation aligned with Louisiana's workforce priorities. Qualifying industry sectors include information technology, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation and logistics. Applicants must be Louisiana residents and US citizens aged 21 or over, must hold a high school diploma or equivalent or co-enrol in a programme to earn a high school credential, and must not previously have earned an undergraduate degree at the associate level or above. The age threshold was lowered from its original level by a later change to the programme.