Georgia's HOPE Grant Program
Overview
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 graduation date or grade point average.
However, continuing education programs are not eligible. Beginning in the Fall 2011, the HOPE Grant Award Amount will cover a portion of a student's tuition.
Full-time enrollment is not required, but you must be making satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility.
Award Amounts for Summer Term 2011
Students that qualify receive an award covering their tuition, based on the actual charges of the college or university, HOPE-approved fees, and a book allowance of up to $100 per quarter or $150 per semester.
Award Amounts for Fall Term 2011 and Beyond
Students that qualify will receive the HOPE Grant Award.
To determine the HOPE Grant Award Amount you will receive, please review the attached charts found here 
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Award Limits
A HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the grant if the student has:
- Received HOPE Grant payment for more than 63 semester or 95 quarter hours; or
- Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant, and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit, or
- Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high school student received HOPE Grant payment are not included in these totals.
- Earned a baccalaureate degree.
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.
Please note that you only have to choose one of these options to apply for the HOPE Grant.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
By using your GAcollege411 account and accessing the FAFSA application from GAcollege411, you can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete this form.
Proceed to the FAFSA.
- If you just want to apply for the HOPE Grant by:
- electronic application, click here
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- printable paper application, click here .
Application Deadline
You must file an application by the last day of classes or exams in order to receive HOPE funds for that semester or quarter.
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, 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, start with a list of Georgia schools.
You can contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) by:
E-mail:
gacollege411@gsfc.org
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.
Further Information
Full details about the HOPE Grant guidelines, policies, and procedures can be found in the HOPE Grant Program Regulations document maintained by the GSFC.
View the downloadable HOPE Program Brochure
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