A price cap is defined as the maximum amount an item can be listed for on the Marketplace. For families, this is the maximum amount that can be spent per student on the specific product or service using scholarship funds. For vendors, any listing that exceeds the cap will require adjustment before it can be approved. Below are the eligible expenses that have price caps under the LA GATOR Scholarship Program:
Purchase restrictions are defined as limitations placed on buying certain products or services. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has established the following purchase restrictions:
| Category | Price Limit | 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 | |
| Printers | $100 | 1 Purchase every 5 years |
| Printer Ink | $200 | |
| 3D Printers | $400 | 1 purchase every 5 years |
| Keyboard | $50 | |
| Mouse | $50 | |
| Calculators | $150 | |
| Robotics Kits | $500 | 1 purchase every 3 years |
| Stylus | $50 | |
| Disability Assistance Devices | $1,000 | |
| Musical Instruments | $500 | 1 Purchase every 2 years |
| Cameras | $800 | |
| Parent Navigation Services | $375 | |
| Backpacks | $75 | |
| AP Exam | $100 |