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Louisiana is home to more than 70 Title IV degree-granting institutions and many other degree-granting schools. A Title IV school is eligible for Title IV federal financial-aid programs, making them more accessible to students with serious financial need. In order to obtain Title IV status, an institution must meet five strict requirements. Title IV schools (1) have been in business for at least 2 years, (2) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (3) grant an associate's degree or higher, (4) have signed a participation agreement with the Department, and (5) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length.

What makes an animation school program “the best” may be something different for students than the nation’s top ranking agencies. For example, many students think a low cost, conveniently located school is the best school, while college ranking agencies say student selectivity and faculty resources are more important than cost or convenience. College ranking agencies use other common considerations when evaluating the best schools, such as the number (and variety) of program offerings, graduation and retention rates, financial resources, and peer assessment.

Louisiana is a haven for creative types, particularly in principle cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Each of these cities is home to a number of art galleries and studios, advertising agencies, web design studios, film production studios and graphic design firms of all sizes. While the Pelican State is a great place to find work in creative industries, such as Graphic Design, it is also a great place to live, study, and learn.