By Rivers Hughey
With the NCAA tournament about to begin, Experian is committing to financial relief for Louisiana families, wiping out $5 million in consumer debt for 5,000 households. The company is also pledging an additional $100,000 in debt forgiveness for every LSU tournament victory, up to $500,000.
Experian is relieving $5 million in consumer debt among 5,000 families in Louisiana! Teaming up with LSU’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson, each LSU 🏀 win in March adds $100K in debt relief. Learn more: https://t.co/iJ6B2DZmlY #FinancialPower #CommunitySupport
— Experian (@Experian) March 12, 2025
LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson is raising awareness about financial literacy. “It’s hard to create a winning financial game plan when you are blocked by debt,” Johnson said in a press release. “I’m excited to partner with Experian to help families take control of their future.”
The announcement perfectly aligns with Johnson’s return to the court. Johnson has recovered from the injury that sidelined her during the SEC Tournament. As LSU’s leading scorer, averaging 18.9 points per game, she is now set to return for the NCAA tournament.
Experian has partnered with ForgiveCo to administer debt relief, prioritizing Louisiana, which has one of the highest poverty rates. As Johnson and LSU prepare for the tournament, their success on the court could directly provide financial relief to more families across the state.
The Tigers will learn their NCAA tournament placement on March 16.
