Georgia’s HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to residents of Georgia who are attending eligible colleges or universities in Georgia to earn a certificate or diploma regardless of high school grade point average. However, you must make satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
The HOPE Grant is only available for students seeking a certificate or diploma at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia.
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS & FUNDING
Students must meet achievement standards by earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the quarter or semester in which the student has attended 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarter hours of courses towards a diploma or certificate for which the student received HOPE Grant funds HOPE Grant will pay:
- A percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year.
- No students with a baccalaureate degree can receive the HOPE Grant.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For eligible students, there are two major options to apply for the HOPE Grant program. Either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or complete the GSFAPPS electronic application. Contact the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend for information on any other type of application that needs to be completed.
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
If you need help filling out an application or have other questions relating to the HOPE Grant, we suggest contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend or contacting the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).
You can contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) by:
E-mail: gacollege411@gsfc.org
Telephone:
In Metro Atlanta: (770) 724-9000
