HOPE Scholarship

About this scholarship

Georgia's HOPE Scholarship helps Georgia residents pay for tuition at an eligible public or private Georgia college based on academic achievement rather than financial need. Graduates of an eligible Georgia or accredited out-of-state high school qualify with a minimum 3.0 calculated HOPE GPA and four rigor credits from the state's Academic Rigor Course List; graduates of ineligible high schools or unaccredited home study programs can instead qualify with a 24 ACT composite or a 1160 SAT. The award covers a set percentage of standard undergraduate tuition, published annually as the HOPE Factor Rate, up to 15 credit hours a term at public institutions or a fixed per-term amount at private institutions, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who meet Georgia's residency requirements.

How to apply

Apply each year by completing the FAFSA or the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP); the deadline is the last day of the school term or your withdrawal date, whichever comes first.

Eligibility

Grade levels

High school senior

Location

Georgia

Citizenship

U.S. citizen, Permanent resident

Minimum GPA

3