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Georgia's
HOPE
Scholarship Program

April

Founded in 1801, the University if Georgia is the state's oldest, most comprehensive and most diversified institution ifhig her education Pictured here are students Andrew Marshall, Trent Williams and Sarah Weitz el.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

3

Throughout its century -old history, Agnes Scott College has prepared women to serve as leaders. The college offers 2 8 mqiors, rangingfrom astro-physics to theatre.
4

Wednesday
5

Thursday
6

Friday

Saturday
1

ACT- Test Date
78

Daylight Sa ving s Begins
10 11

12

DTAE Board Meeting, A tlan ta
13

14

SAT 1 only- Test Date
15

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SCHOLART.II training, Atlanta
17 18 19 20 21

24
HOLIDA Y (Corfederate Memodal Day )

Board if Regents, University System if Georgia
Board Meeting. Georg ia State University
25 26
Professional secretaries Day

27 28
SAT 1 & 11-Registration Deadlinefor June 3

22 29

L ike many states,
Georgia is experiencing
a critical shortage if trained
professionals in certainfields. The Georgia Student Finance
Authority, a division if GSFC,
offers loans to students pursuing careers in these areas. Lastyear, 800 students
received over $3 million in service-cancelable loans in
critical shortage areas which include nursing, physical
therapy, medical technology,
dental hygiene, and computer technology.

Emory University School ifMedicine is well kn ownfor its
pioneering treatm ent and research in specialty areas, induding cardiovascular diseases, cancer, renal diseases,
opthamology and geriatncs. Pictured here is pre-m edical
student Nicole Davis.

Sunday
7
14
~ Mother's Day
21

Monday

Tuesday

1

9:30 a.m.

2

HOPE Scholarship

Committee Meeting

12 :3 0 p.m.
GSFC Quarterly Board if
Directors Meeting

89

Wednesday
3
10

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

4 56

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta
11

ACT Registration Deadline for Jun e 10
GSFCFinancial Aid Advisory Council Meet/ilg. n icker
12

SAT 1 & 11- Test Date
13

15 22

Board if Regents, University System if Georgia
Board Meeting, Atlanta

16 23

17

18 19 Armed Forces Day

1 7 through 19 - GASFAA Spring Corference, Savannah
Statewide Difault Prevention Task Force
Meeting, Savannah

24 25 26

20 27

28

29
HOLIDAY (Memorial Day)

30

31

North Georgia College & State University, a liberal
arts and military un iversity, is the Senior
Military College if Georgia and is one if
only six military colleges in the nation

S e e 1993, Georgia's HOPE Scholarship program has made more than 426,000 awards to
Georgia students. Because if
HOPE, Georgia is ranked number one among the 50
states in providing merit-based financial aid to studentsfor
the secondyear in a row. More
than 85% if Georgia'sfull-time
undergraduate students received state-financed grants and scholarships in
the 1997-98 academicyear.

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June~

Albany High School HOPE Scholars:
(clock wisefrom center top) Rachel Anita Dent, Kyle Nichols, Hetat Patel, Betsy 0 'Brien and Me/Viii Hines.

Sunday

Monday

Augusta State University is the primary public institution ofhigher learning in the state's second largest city. as wei! as one qfthe South 's premier
non-residential universities. Pictured here are students Sandra Highly and PritaSinha.
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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday
1

DTAE BoardMeeting, Atlanta
678

Friday
2

Saturday
3

SAT I & 11- TestDate
9 10

11
18
* Father's Day
2S
Governor's Valedictorian Ceremony, Freight Depot at Underground Atlanta

12 19

13 14 c Flag Day

lS

Boardcf Regents, University System qfGeorg ia
BoardMeeting, Atlanta
20 21

Master Promissory Note Workshop, Atlanta
22

ACT- Test Date
16 17
23 24

26

Summer Begins
27

28

29 30
HOPE Final List Deadline

July~

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College student Brett Bland takes part in the schools agricultural and environmental
sciences program. The college also offersforest resources, Jamily and consumer sciences as well as many other career and transfer programs.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

2

Georgia Southern University was odginallyJo unded as the First Distria A&M School in 1908. It opened its
doors with onlyfiftee n studentsfourfaculty members, and three buildings. Today, more than 13 ,00 0 are
enrolled at Georgia Southern University. Pictured here are students Susan Navia and AngeliaLeong.
34

HOLiDAY (Independence Day)
9 10 11

S6

12

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta
13

9 through 12 - NASFAA Corference, Washington, D.C. -+-- - -- - - -- - -+-- - - -- - -- ....
16 17 18 19

20

Friday

Saturday
1

78

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21 22

23 24 2S 26 27 28 29

30

31

August ---&.,;

The beauty if Valdosta State University's Spanish Miss ion -
style architecture reflects the region's heritage while the
University is dedicated to developing programs and serv ices
to enha nce itsfuture.

Sunday
6

Monday

Tuesday

9:30 a.m. HOPE Scholarship
Committee Mccting

1

12 :3 0 p.m. GSFC Quartcrly Board
ifDirectors Mceting

78

Wednesday
2

Thursday
3

DTAE Board Meeting, A tlan t a
9 10

Friday
4

Saturday
5

11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20
27

21
28

22
29

23 24 30 31

25 26
Albany Technical Institute has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 1962 . Today, approximately 2,000 students are enrolled, including Michael E. Kennedy, pictured here.

Agency Programs...

The Programs qfthe Georgia Student Finance Commission:
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program
GSFC administers Georgia s HOPE Scholarship
Program, which provides tuition, mandatory'fees and a book allowance to Georgia students who earn a "B" average in high school and are enrolled in degree-granting programs at a Georgia public college, university or technicalinstitute. A "B " average is not requiredfor those students enrolled in certjficate or diploma programs at a technical institute. Private college students can receive a $3,000 HOPE Scholarship per academicy ear with a "B " averageas well. For more irformation, please call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE.
PROMISE Teacher Scholarships GSFC provides service cancelable loans ($6,000 maximum) Jor high-achieving (3.6 GPA) undergraduatejunior and senior students pursuing a teaching career. Recipientsmustteach in a Georgia public school.for one academicy earJor each $1,500
awarded, with a maximum ifJoury ears to repay. For
more ilJfonnation, please call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE
HOPE Teacher Scholarships GSFC providesservice cancelable loans ($10,000 maximum) to individuals seeking advanced educa-
tion degrees in critical shortagefields ifstudy.
Recipients are obligated to teach oneyear in their
critical shortagefield ifstudy in a Georgia public
schooifor each $2,500 awarded, with a maximum
ifJouryears to repay. Formore irformation, please
call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE.
Governor's Scholarships
GSFC awards an annual scholarship if $1,575 to
high achieving students (Georgia Scholar, Valedictorian, saluiatorian, or STAR Student) to

attend a Georgia public or private college. For more irformation, please call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE.
Military scholarships GSFC administers two scholarshipsfor Georgia students interested in pursuing a career in the military. Students can attend either North Georgia College and State University (and participate in theROTC) orGeorgia Military College. Upon graduation, students must serve in the Georgia National Guard. For more irfimnation, please call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE.
Student Loans (lender code #822573) The Georgia StudentFinance Authority (GSFA) and its lending institutions provide low-interest, repayable FFELP loansfor coveringcollege costs. Students can also take part in Georgia Advantage, a borrower ben-
efic program designed to save students money by
rewarding good repayment habits. AllGSFA loans are guaranteed through the Georgia HigherEducation AssistanceCorporauon: For more ilJfonnation on student loans and Georgia Advantage, please call (770) 724-9000 or (800) 776-6878.
Tuition Equalization Grants G5FCprovides Tuuion Equalization Grants (TEGs), which helpGeorgia students attending a Georgia private college or university by providingnon-repayable $1,000 grants. For more irformation, please call (770) 724-9030 or (800) 546-HOPE.
Service Cancelable Loans GSFA provides loansthat are cancelable based on the
y earsifservice the student serves inGeorgia. These
loans arelimited tojields that are in critical shortage in Georgia (such as health-related, computer and nuhtary careers) . Loans rangeJrom $2,000 to $10,000. For more irformation, please call (770) 724-9000 or (800) 776- 6878.
Guaranteed Student Loan Program The Georgia Higher Education Assistance

Corporation, a division of GSFC, provides loan
g uarantee and support services to schools and lenders throug hout Georgia. For more inform ation, please call (770) 724-9 130 or (800)
776-6878
Outreach (Financial Aid Counseling) The Commission 9ffersJreejinancialaid counseling to parents and students . Whethery ou have questions regarding HOPE eligibility, loan application procedures, borrowing advice or difault prevention, we are here to help. Please call (770) 724-9000 or (800) 776-6878J or more irformaaon .
Internet Services (www.gsfc.org)
GSFC'S Web sitefeatures a wide array ifinteractive
services, such asjilling out the Free Appticationfor FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA), irfbrmaaon aboutour programs and loan account updates. "Mapping Yow Future" (www.mapping-yourfiuureorg), a naiionaisite designed to provide iiJjonnation onjinancial aid and career choices, is linked to our Web site as well.
Publications The Commission publishesguides, brochures and direc-
toriesfbrthe benefit ifstudents pursuingeducation beyondhigh school Below is a list ifour more popu-
lar publications:
Georgia's Postsecondary Schools: A Guide to Georgia's HOPE-eligible colleges, universities and technical institutes (a lisa'ng oftuition costsand
programs ifstudy,rforeach scllOoO
HOPE Brochures (General, Private, Technical Institute, HOPE Teacher and Promise Teacher)
A Guide to Student Financial Aid in Georgia
Georgia Student Finance Commission Annual Report
To request afree copy if our publications,
please call (770) 724- 9000.

www.gsfc.org 800-776-6878

Sepiember-----L.,;;

Spelman College wasfounded in 18 81 by twafemale Baptist missionaries, Sophia B. Packard and Harriet Giles. Spelman, an his torically black college, is one if the nation 's most highlyreg arded collegesfor women Pictured here are students Candace Grjffin, Samera Bowers, Candra Hawkins, Nikki Youngblood. Kimberly Dunhart, Erika Harper and Keisha Dixon

Sunday
3

Monday

Tuesday

Student Angela Moonry is able to broaden her career opportunity by receiving hands -on training using state-ifthe-art equipment at North Metro Technical Institute.
45

Wednesday
6

Thursday
7

10

HOLIDAY (Labor Day)
11

12

13

DTAE Board Meeting. Atlanta
14

Friday
1

Saturday
2

89

15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Fall Begins
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Rosh Hashanah

GOrgiahas 33 public technical institutes. Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program has helped more than 200, 000
technical institute students pursue a diploma, certjficate or degree program in a
diverse range if
occupational and career areas.

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Since 1964, Grjffin Technical Institute has been training students, /ike Tom Campbell, through programs specialty
designed to meet the needs ofbusiness and industry.

Sunday
1

Monday
2

Tuesday
3

Wednesday
4

Thursday
5

Friday
6

Saturday
7

8

9 Yom Kippur

10

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta
11 12

13 14

15

HOLIDAY (Columbus Day)
16

17

18

12 and 13 - GASFAA Fall Corference, Norcross
19 20

21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29
Day light Savings Ends

30

31
Hallo ween

Beny College is located on 28,000 acres offorests, meadows, lakes and streams near Rome, Georgia. Pictured here are students Wi//isa Marsh, Amin Ali, Matt Hunter, Kari Mills and GSFC employee Charmaine Moore.

www.gsfc.org 800-776-6878

November ~

Locatedin a coastal, urban, port city setting, Savannah
State University is well situatedJor the study ifcommercial,
technological, environmental and urban issues. Pictured
above are Marine Biology Professor Lalitha Saripalli
and students Michael Sheppard, Stacey Hallowell, Stephanie Wood, Cindy Janus and J. Rosenway.

Sunday
Brenau University was on'ginalfyJounded in 1878 as a privately-
owned institutionJor the
education ifwomen.
Pictured here is pottery student Hang Nguyen.
5
12

Monday
6
13

Tuesday

Wednesday
1

Thursday
2

Friday
3

All Saints ' Day

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta

78 9

10

Election Day
14 15

16

HOLIDAY (Veterans ' Day observedon this date)
17

Saturday
4
11
Veterans ' Day
18

19 26

20

21
9:30 a.m. HOPE Scholarship Committee Meeting
12:30 p.m. GSFC
Board ifDirectors Meeting

27 28

22 23

29
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Thanksgiving Day
30

24

25

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The Georgia Institute if Technology is the South's largest
industrial and engineering research agency. Aerospace engineering Professor Anthony j. Calise talks with students Todd Dellert and PaulHoward.

Sunday
3

Monday
East Georgia College provides students access to modemfully-equipped
biology, chemistry. physics, geology and computer laboratories. Pictured here are students Regina FayePhillips
and joni McCoy.
4

Tuesday

Wednesday

56

Thursday
7

DTAE BoardMeeting, Atlanta
10 11 12 13 14

Friday
1

Saturday
2

89

15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Hanukkah
24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31

Christmas

Pictured above are GSFC BoardMembers (f ront row, lift to right) . Florence Sumner, Scarlet Lanier, Richard Maddux, and Susan Perry. In the back row are:
Mattie Hicks, Patsy Upchurch, Eunice Mixon, Mark Millel; and DI: Thomas Yow (not pictured are Virginia Moore and Kirby Godsey) .
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Pictured above are Georgia students Andrew Shah, Lauren Flook, Darrien Sparks, Kathy Rhodes and Lauren Newsome.

Sunday
2

Monday
3

Tuesday
4

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Flexible and accommodating, Macon State College serves diverse constituencies including military personnel, early enrollment students, and traditional and nontraditional students, both day and evening at the main campus and at convenient off-campus sites. Pictured here are students Manora Callaway and Richard Sage.
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Saturday
1
New Years Day
8

9 10 11

12

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta

ACT- Registration deadline for Feb. 12

13 14

15

16

2000 GeneralAsscmbiy Convenes
17

23

HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King/ r. s Birthday )
24

30

31

BoardifRegents, University System ifGeorgia Board Meeting, Atlanta
18 19

HOPE Scholarship Training Workshop for School Qfjicials
25

26

MYF Winter ouarteriy Meeting, Colorado
20 21

HOPE scholarship Training Workshop Jo r School Qfjicials
27

28

Student Loans 102- Atlanta

22
SAT I & 11- Test Date
29

II/'m proud that
the state if Georgia
can help outstanding students like these attend college through the Governor's Scholarship Program. "
RoyE. Barnes Governor
To reward high academic achievement, the Commission
administers Governor's Scholarships to high school
seniors who are Georgia Scholars, STAR students, vale-
dictorians or salutatorians.

February~

Governor Roy E. Barnes with 1999 Governor's Scholars: (clockwisefrom center top) Byran Irivcu; Pann a Shah, Ibironke Apata, Jenny tung, Katrina Besch and Brandon Hyde.

Sunday
6

Monday

lUesday

1
9:30 a.m. HOPE Scholarship Committee Meeting
12:30 p.m. GSFC Quarterly
Board cf DirectorsMeeting
78

Wednesday
2

Thursday
3

DTAE Board Meeting, Atlanta
9 10

Friday
4

Saturday
5

11

Abraham Lincoln 's Birthday

12

7 through 11 - National School counselors' Week ----t-----------+-----------I---------~

Board ofReg ents, University System qf Georgia

GSIS User Group COlJ!erence/Core-STARS

Board Meeting, Atlanta

Training Workshop, Savannah

15 16 17 18

13 through 15 - GA Foundationfor Independent CollegesAnnual Meeting, Sea Island, GA 13 through 16 - SASFAA Corference, Biloxi, Mississippi ------------+----------J~

20

21

HOPE Scholarship Training WorkshopJor School Q/ficials
22

North GCoelolerggeiaand

23

State

University

Military Scholarship

Ceremony. State Capitol

Presidents 'Day

George Washington's Birthday

StatewideDefault Prevention Task Force Meeting, Macon State College

HOPE Scholarship Training WorkshopJor School Q/ficials
24
Did You Know? New Rulesfor Schools (FFELP Program), Atlanta

25
ACT- Reg istration Deadline for Apn"1 1

27

28

29
GASFAA/GSFC Chat Night, Tucker
HOPE Preliminary List Deadline

Mercer University student Courtenay Williams is mcforing in Technical
Communications, one ofthe
many career}ields qffered at the School qf
Engi neeri ng.

ACT- Test Date
19
26

March

Strong in the liberal arts, LaGrange College has an outstanding reputation in pre-professional programs, induding pre-medical and alliedhealthfields. Pictured here are students (lift to right) , Feronica Richardson Alicia Bailey, Carmen Buckner and 7Jffany Powell.

Sunday

Monday

Darton College's Library/Learning Resource
Center provides students accessto resourcesfrom all
other University System libraries through GAL/LEO.
Pictured here is student Jamie Thurman.
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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1 2 ors):Board Meeting, Atlanta

Georgia Scholar Nomination Deadline
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Nomination Deadline

HOPE Teacher Scholarship Advisory Council Meeting
(tentative date)

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Friday
3
SAT I oniy- Registration Deadlinefor April 8
10

12

13

Board qf Regents, University System qf Georgia BoardMeeting, Atlanta
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16 17

12 through 15 - NCHELP DebtManagement Conference, San Antonio, Texas - -- - -- ....
19 20 21 22

Master Promissory Note Workshop, Atlanta
23

"'" St. Patrick's Day
24

Saturday
4
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FirstDay qfSpring
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29

30 31
SAT I & 11- Registration Deadlinefor May 6
ELM Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada