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2003-2004 Academic Year 
 
At Georgia's 103 Eligible Colleges, 
Universities, & Technical Colleges 
Administered by the 
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Student rin<mce Commission 
 
 Knowledge is the new economic fuel, not 
physical labor. It is the essential ingredient for 
success in this information age. 
- Governor Sonny Perdue 
 
 HOPE Can Help You Get the Education You Want. 
HOPE - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally is Georgia's unique scholarship program that rewards students' hard work with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at any eligible Georgia public or private college, university, or public technical college. Since the program began in 1993, more than 685,000 Georgians have received $1.89 billion through the HOPE Scholarship Program, which is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. 
You can benefit from HOPE in several ways. If you wish to enroll in a degree program at a Georgia public college, university, or technical college, you may be eligible for financial assistance covering tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance. 
If you wish to enroll in a Georgia private college, you may be eligible for a $3,000 annual scholarship for tuition and mandatory fees. You also may receive fmancial assistance for non-degree programs at any Georgia public technical college. Other HOPE assistance is available for GED recipients. 
This brochure will provide more details about the HOPE program to help you get started. 
Here's How HOPE Can Help You. 
~HOPE for Students Seeking a Degree 
1"" at a Georgia Public College, 
University, or Technical College. 
If you wish to enroll in a degree program as an entering freshman at a Georgia public college, university, or technical college, you must have the following qualifications: 
o Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen for Title IV funds. 
o Meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirements. 
o Meet the Selective Service registration requirements. 
o Be a 1993 or later graduate of an eligible high school. 
o Earn a "B" average in the core curriculum (a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4. 0 scale, or 80 
 
 numeric grade average, meeting the college preparatory 
track requirements; if you are in the careerI technical 
curriculum track, you must have a 3. 2 cumulative grade point average on a 4. 0 scale, or 85 numeric grade average, meeting the curriculum requirements), as follows: 
 
College Preparatory Diploma 
 
English Language Arts 4 units 
 
Mathematics 
 
4 units 
 
Social Sciences 
 
3 units 
 
Science 
 
3 units 
 
Foreign Language 
 
2 units 
 
TOTAL: 
 
16 units 
 
Career/Technical Diploma English Language Arts 4 units 
 
Mathematics Social Sciences Science 
 
3 units 3 units 3 units 
 
TOTAL: 
 
13 units 
 
You may receive first-year HOPE assistance for the first 30 semester or 45 quarter hours attempted at any Georgia public college or university. This includes tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance up to $300 per academic year. Full-time enrollment is not required. 
You may renew the scholarship for your sophomore, junior, and senior years. To do so, you must: 
 Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all coursework attempted (not just course work completed). 
 Reapply for the scholarship by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) , or the HOPE Application. 
 Be making satisfactory academic progress. 
College hours and grades attempted prior to high school graduation are not used in calculating your total attempted hours and cumulative grade point average to renew HOPE . 
 
 Two Opportunities for Students to Regain HOPE: 
The HOPE Scholarship is a reward for scholastic achievement and an incentive to continue working hard in school. If, after attempting 30 semester or 45 quarter hours, you fall below a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, you may continue your college studies at your own expense. If you then earn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the completion of your sophomore year (60 semester or 90 quarter hours attempted) or your junior year (90 semester or 135 quarter hours attempted), you may re-enter the HOPE Scholarship Program. 
HOPE for Public College Students Who Were Ineligible as Entering Freshmen: 
If you graduated from high school before the HOPE program began in 1993, or if you were not academically eligible immediately after high school graduation, you may be eligible for a HOPE Scholarship after attempting 30, 60, or 90 semester hours or 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours of study if you have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 
6 HOPE for Students Seeking a Degree at 1"" a Georgia Private College or University. 
If you wish to enroll in a degree program as an entering freshman at an eligible Georgia private college or university, you must have the following qualifications. 
 Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen for Title IV funds. 
 Meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirements. 
 Meet the Selective Service registration requirements. 
 Be a 1996 or later graduate of an eligible high school. 
 
  Earn a "B" average in the core curriculum (a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4. 0 scale, or 80 numeric grade average, meeting the college preparatory 
track requirements; if you are in the careerI technical 
curriculum track, you must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average on a 4. 0 scale, or 85 numeric grade average, meeting the curriculum requirements), as follows: 
 
College Preparatory Diploma 
 
English Language Arts 4 units 
 
Mathematics 
 
4 units 
 
Social Sciences 
 
3 units 
 
Science 
 
3 units 
 
Foreign Language 
 
2 units 
 
TOTAL: 
 
16 units 
 
Career/Technical Diploma 
 
English Language Arts 4 units 
 
Mathematics 
 
3 units 
 
Social Sciences 
 
3 units 
 
Science 
 
3 units 
 
TOTAL: 
 
13 units 
 
You may receive a HOPE Scholarship in the amount of $3 ,000 per academic year for the first 30 semester (45 quarter) hours attempted. Full-time enrollment (12 hours) is required. As a full-time student and a Georgia resident, you also may be eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. 
 
You may renew the scholarship for your sophomore, junior, and senior years. To do so, you must: 
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all coursework attempted (not just coursework completed). 
 Reapply for the scholarship by completing the appropriate forms as designated by the financial aid office at the institution you attend. 
 Be making satisfactory academic progress. 
 Be a full-time student (12 hours). 
 
Two Opportunities for Students to Regain HOPE: 
The HOPE Scholarship is a reward for scholastic achievement and an incentive to continue working 
 
 hard in school. If, after attempting 30 semester (45 quarter) hours at a private college, you fall below a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, you may continue your college studies at your own expense. You may re-enter the HOPE Scholarship Program at the completion of your sophomore year (60 semester or 90 quarter hours attempted) if you have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at that time. You also may re-enter the HOPE Scholarship Program at the completion of your junior year (90 semester or 135 quarter hours attempted), if you have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at that time. 
College hours and grades attempted prior to high school graduation are not used in calculating your total attempted hours and cumulative grade point average to renew HOPE. 
As a Georgia resident and full-time student (12 hours), you may continue to receive the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant if you are making satisfactory academic progress. 
HOPE for Private College Students Who Were Ineligible as Entering Freshmen: 
If you are a non-traditional student or were not eligible for a HOPE Scholarship immediately after high school graduation, you may be eligible for a HOPE Scholarship after attempting 30 semester (45 quarter) hours, 60 semester (90 quarter) hours, or 90 semester (135 quarter) hours of study if you have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. 
In addition to the HOPE Scholarship, you may be eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. You must continue to be a full-time student {12 hours) making satisfactory academic progress. 
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 ~HOPE for Students Seeking a 
1"' Technical Certificate or Diploma 
at a Georgia Public Technical College or Public College or University. 
Georgia residents who are attending a Georgia public technical college or public college or university to earn a certificate or diploma are eligible for HOPE assistance regardless of high school graduation dates or grade point averages. The HOPE Grant covers tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance of up to $300 per academic year. 
Full-time enrollment is not required, but you must be making satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility. NOTE: Certificate programs offered through the Continuing Education Department do not qualifY for HOPE assistance. 
~HOPE for GED Recipients at a 
1"' Georgia Postsecondary Institution. 
Legal residents of Georgia who earned a General Education Development (high school equivalency) diploma awarded by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education after June 30, 1993 may receive a one-time $500 HOPE award. This award can be used toward tuition, books, and other educational costs at an eligible public technical college or public or private college or university in a degree, diploma, or certificate program. 
Full-time enrollment is not required. Students must use their HOPE eligibility within 24 months of the date of the GED diploma. Military personnel have 52 months to exercise eligibility. 
In addition to the $500 award, GED recipients may qualify for assistance through other HOPE components. 
 
 HOPE Scholarship Award Limits. 
Regardless of the funding source, once a degreeseeking student has attempted 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of degree credit or has earned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, the student is no longer eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. 
How to Apply for HOPE. 
Just foliow these steps: 
 Students planning to attend a public college, university, or technical coliege must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the HOPE Application, ore-HOPE (electronic application). These forms are available at ali eligible Georgia public postsecondary institutions. You can access e-HOPE at www.gsfc.org/ ehope. 
 Some colieges and technical colieges also require the student to complete the school's financial aid application. Contact the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend. 
 Students planning to attend an eligible private college or university must complete the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application or e-HOPE/e-TEG (electronic application). Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Applications are available at ali eligible Georgia private colieges and universities. You can access e-HOPE/e-TEG at www.gsfc.org/ehope. 
The deadline to apply for HOPE for the 2003-2004 award year (Summer Term 2003 through Spring Term 2004) is the end of Spring Term 2004. You must complete the application process through the institution's financial aid office before the end of Spring Term 2004 or by any earlier deadline date established by the postsecondary institution. 
How to Get Additional Information 
For more information, contact the HOPE Scholarship Program. You may cali toll-free in Georgia at 1-800-546-HOPE. If you are in the Metro Atlanta area, cali (770) 724-9030. 
The financial aid office at the postsecondary school can provide information on tuition costs, residency determination , and coursework eligible for HOPE assistance. Contact them directly. 
 
 Public: 
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 
Albany State University Armstrong Atlantic 
State University Atlanta Metropolitan 
College Augusta State University Bainbridge College Clayton College & State 
University Coastal Georgia 
Community College Columbus State University Dalton State CoLlege Darton CoLlege East Georgia College Floyd College Fort Valley State University Gainesville College Georgia College & State 
University Georgia Institute of 
Technology Georgia Perimeter CoLlege Georgia Southern 
University Georgia Southwestern 
State University Georgia State University Gordon CoLlege Kennesaw State University Macon State College Medical College of Georgia Middle Georgia College North Georgia College 
& State University Savannah State University South Georgia College Southern Polytechnic 
State University State University of 
West Georgia University of Georgia Valdosta State Uruversity Waycross College 
 
Private: 
Agnes Scott College American Intercontinental 
University Andrew College Argosy University Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta Christian College Atlanta College of Art Berry College Brenau University Brewton-Parker College Clark Atlanta University Covenant College DeVry University Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University Emmanuel College Emory University Georgia Military College LaGrange College Life University Mercer University Morehouse College Oglethorpe University Oxford College of 
Emory University Paine College Piedmont College Reinhardt College Savannah College of 
Art & Design Shorter College South University Spelman College Thomas University Toccoa Falls College Truett-McConnell College Wesleyan College Young Harris College 
 
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 Technical: 
Albany Techn ical College Altamaha Technical College 
Appalachian Technical Co ll ege 
Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College 
Central Georgia Technical College 
Chattahoochee Technical College 
Columbus Technical College 
Coosa Valley Technical College 
DeKalb Technical College East Central Technical 
College Flint River Technical 
College Georgia Aviation & 
Technical College G riffin Technical College 
Gwinnett Technical College Heart of Georgia 
Technical College Lanier Technical CoLlege 
Middle Georgia Technical College 
 
Moultrie Technical College 
North Georgia Technical College 
North Metro Technical College 
Northwestern Technical College 
Ogeechee Technical College 
Okefenokee Technical College 
Sandersville Technical Co ll ege 
Savannah Technical College 
South Georgia Technical College 
Southeastern Technical College 
Southwest Georgia Technical College 
Swainsboro Technical College 
Valdosta Technical College 
West Central Technical College 
West Georgia Technical College 
 
Our thanks to the following schools and colleges for all ow ing us to photograph on their campuses: Newton High School, Brewton-Parker College, 
Southern Polytechnic State University, and West Georgia Technical College. 
 
 HOP Helping Outstanding 
Pupils Educationally 
Since 1993. 
Sonny Perdue, GOVERNOR 
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 100 
Tucker, GA 30084 In Metro Atlanta: (770) 724-9030 
Or Toll-Free in Georgia at: 1-800-505-GSFC (4732) 
For co mplete program eligibility requirements, visit our Web site at www.gsfc.org 
Georgia's HOPE Schol arship Program - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally is funded by the Georgia Lottery fo r Ed uca tion. Progra m details arc subject to change. 
Check with the high school guidance coun selor or the HOPE Scholarship Progra m each year for HO PE Scholarship eligibility requirements. 
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