Georgia Student Finance Commission

HOPE Scholarship

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Award
Award applied toward standard undergraduate tuition at eligible Georgia public colleges (up to 15 hours) or a set amount at eligible private colleges (up to 12 hours). See GSFC award amount tables.
Deadline
Application deadline is the last day of the school term or the student's withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. Apply as early as possible.
How to apply
Complete the FAFSA or the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP); HOPE GPA is calculated from transcript data your Georgia high school submits
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Georgia resident; U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.0 calculated HOPE GPA and at least four full rigor credits from the Academic Rigor Course List; enroll as a degree-seeking student at a HOPE-eligible college in Georgia.
Good to know
Only usable at HOPE-eligible colleges in Georgia. Out-of-state and some home study graduates are evaluated manually.
Details
Test optionalPermanent residents eligible