Price Caps and Purchase Restrictions
Some eligible expenses under the LA GATOR Scholarship Program have price caps or restrictions on how often they can be purchased.
A price cap is the maximum amount an item can be listed for in the Odyssey Marketplace.
For Families: The price cap is the maximum amount that can be spent per student on the applicable product or service using scholarship funds.
For Vendors: Listings that exceed the applicable price cap must be adjusted before they can be approved in the Marketplace.
A purchase restriction limits how often certain products or services can be purchased. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has established the following restrictions.
For more information about eligible expenses, see: What Are Eligible Educational Expenses for the LA GATOR Program?
Category | Price Cap | Purchase Restriction |
Tablets | $1,000 | 1 purchase every 3 years |
Laptops | $1,000 | 1 purchase every 3 years |
Desktops | $1,000 | 1 purchase every 3 years |
Monitors | $200 | No restriction specified |
Printers | $100 | 1 purchase every 5 years |
Printer Ink | $200 | No restriction specified |
3D Printers | $400 | 1 purchase every 5 years |
Keyboard | $50 | No restriction specified |
Mouse | $50 | No restriction specified |
Calculators | $150 | No restriction specified |
Robotics Kits | $500 | 1 purchase every 3 years |
Stylus | $50 | No restriction specified |
Disability Assistance Devices | $1,000 | No restriction specified |
E-Readers | $200 | 1 purchase every program year |
Musical Instruments | $500 | 1 purchase every 2 years |
Cameras | $800 | No restriction specified |
Parent Navigation Services | $375 | No restriction specified |
Backpacks | $75 | No restriction specified |
AP Exam | $100 | No restriction specified |
⚠️ Important: Purchase restrictions vary by category. Review the restriction for the specific expense before making a purchase.