Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program Overview
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible college in Georgia. Eligibility To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must:
The money provided to HOPE Scholars varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending and your specific enrollment. Public Institutions Beginning in Fall 2011, students attending public colleges or universities receive a HOPE Award Amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. To determine your HOPE Award Amount, review the chart found here . Private Institutions For Fall 2011, Winter 2012, and Spring 2012, students attending private colleges or universities receive the following:
Applying for the HOPE Scholarship is easy, but you should always check with the college you are going to attend to make sure you are completing the applications they require. Students have three options for applying for the HOPE Scholarship.
While you have until the last day of classes or exams to submit your application in order to receive HOPE funds for that semester or quarter, we highly recommend submitting your HOPE application as early as possible. The earlier you apply, the earlier the funds are disbursed to your school and credited to your account. Where to Go for Help If you need help filling out an application or have other questions relating to the HOPE Scholarship, we suggest contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend, talking with your high school counselor, or contacting the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). To find contact details for the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend, find your school through the search engine via the list of Georgia colleges and universities. You can contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) by: E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: Call us toll-free at: 1-800-505-GSFC (4732) In Metro Atlanta: (770) 724-9000 A representative is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other Information Full details about the HOPE Scholarship guidelines, policies, and procedures can be found in the HOPE Scholarship Program Regulations - Public Colleges or HOPE Scholarship Regulations - Private Collegesdocument maintained by the GSFC. Administrative Reviews and Exceptions Students may request an Administrative Review of a HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant eligibility determination or status or, in certain situations, students may request an Exception. Related Links |
Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship Program Overview Overview
Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible college in Georgia. Eligibility To receive Zell Miller Scholarship funding, students must meet all HOPE Scholarship eligibility requirements and:
The money provided to Zell Miller Scholars varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending and your specific enrollment. You can view the Zell Miller Scholarship Award Rates here . Public Institutions Students attending public colleges or universities receive an award for the following:
Private Institutions Students attending private colleges or universities receive the following:
Award Limits A college degree-seeking student is ineligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship if the student has:
Applying for the Zell Miller Scholarship is easy, but you should always check with the college you are going to attend to make sure you are completing the applications they require. Students have three options for applying for the Zell Miller Scholarship.
Application Deadline While you have until the last day of classes or exams to submit your application in order to receive Zell Miller funds for that semester or quarter, we highly recommend submitting your HOPE application as early as possible. The earlier you apply, the earlier the funds are disbursed to your school and credited to your account. Where to Go for Help If you need help filling out an application or have other questions relating to the Zell Miller Scholarship, we suggest contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend, talking with your high school counselor, or contacting the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). To find contact details for the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend, find your school through the search engine or via this list of Georgia colleges and universities. You can contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) by: E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: Call us toll-free at: 1-800-505-GSFC (4732) In Metro Atlanta: (770) 724-9000 A representative is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other Information Full details about the Zell Miller Scholarship guidelines, policies, and procedures can be found in the Zell Miller Scholarship Program at Public and Private Institutions Regulations document maintained by the GSFC. Administrative Reviews and Exceptions Students may request an Administrative Review of a Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility determination or status or, in certain situations, students may request an Exception. For more details, please click here. |