The M.J. Foster Promise (Foster Promise) is a financial aid program administered by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), a program of the Board of Regents. Foster Promise provides financial support for students to earn credentials that align with high-demand jobs in growing industry sectors, such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. Eligible credentials will be earned through short-term workforce training as well as more traditional academic degree programs no longer than 60 credit hours (an associate degree).