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l-lOPE Eligible Institutions
Public:
Valdosta State University
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Waycross College West Georgia College
Albany State College Armstrong State College
Technical:
Atlanta Metropolitan College Albany Technical Institute
Augusta College
Altamaha Technical
Bainbridge College
Institute
Brunswick College
Athens Technical Institute
Clayton State College
Atlanta Technical Institute
Columbus College
Augusta Technical Institute
Dalton College Darton College DeKalb College East Georgia College Floyd College Fort Valley State College
Ben Hill-Irwin Technical Institute
Carroll Technical Institute
Chattahoochee Technical Institute
Columbus Technical Institute
Gainesville College Georgia College
Coosa Valley Technical Institute
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern College
Georgia State University
Dalton School of Health
DeKalb Technical Institute
Flint River Technical Institute
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gordon College
Griffin Technical Institute
Gwinnett Technical Institute
Kennesaw State College Macon College Medical College of Georgia Middle Georgia College North Georgia College Savannah State College South Georgia College Southern College of
Technology University of Georgia
Heart of Georgia Technical Institute
Lanier Technical Institute
Macon Technical Institute
Middle Georgia Technical Institute
Moultrie Technical Institute
North Georgia Technical Institute
North Metro Technical Institute
Ogeechee Technical
Mercer University/Forsyth
Institute
Mercer University/Macon
Okefenokee Technical Institute
Morehouse College
Pickens Technical Institute Morris Brown College
Savannah Technical Institute Oglethorpe University
South Georgia Technical Institute
Oxford College of Emory , University
Southeastern Technical
Paine College
Institute
Piedmont College
Swainsboro Technical Institute
Thomas Technical Institute
Valdosta Technical Institute
Walker Technical Institute
West Georgia Technical Institute
Reinhardt College Savannah College of Art Shorter College Spelman College Thomas College Toccoa Falls College Truett-McConnell College
Private:
Agnes Scott College
Wesleyan College Young Hanis College
Andrew College
Atlanta College ofArt
Berry College
Brenau University
Brewton-Parker College
Clark Atlanta University
Covenant College
Emmanuel College
Emory University
Georgia Military College
Georgia Baptist College
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HOPEG:tnHelpYou Getthe [duc<1tion You W<1nt.
HOPE- Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally- is Georgia's unique program that rewards high school students' hard work with financial assistance in degree, diploma, or certificate programs at any Georgia public or private college, university, or technical institute.
For example, ifyou graduate from high school in 1994, you can qualify for a scholarship at a public college with a 'B' average in high school and an annual family income ofless than $100,000. That's all it takes. You can even renew the scholarship for your sophomore,junior, and senior years ifyou maintain your 'B' average and continue to meet the income criteria.
Or ifyou choose, you can receive financial assistance for non-degree programs at any Georgia technical institute regardless ofgrade average or family income. And other HOPE assistance is available for students at private colleges and for GED recipients.
This brochure will give you more details about the HOPE program to help you get started.
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Here's How HOP[ Ci:in HelpYou.
1t-lOPE forStudentsAttendinga Georgia PublicCollegeorUniversity.
Ifyou wish to enroll in a degree program at a Georgia public college or university, you must have the following qualifications:
Be a Georgia resident. Be a graduate ofa Georgia high school in
1993 or later.
Earn a 'B' average (a 3.0 cumulative grade average on a 4.0 scale, or 80%, meeting the college preparatory track; ifyou are in any other curriculum track, you must have a 3.2 average on a 4.0 scale, or 85%).
For 1994 graduates, demonstrate that your family had an adjusted gross income ofless than $100,000 for the previous calendar year.
Students may receive first-year HOPE assistance for the first 45 credit hours attempted at any Georgia public college or university, which includes tuition, mandatory fees, and a book allowance up to $100 per quarter. Full-time enrollment is not required.
HOPE scholarships may only be applied to any tuition or mandatory fee amounts not covered by Pell or other Federal grants received.
Once enrolled, HOPE recipients may not have a break ofmore than 12 months in enrollment to maintain eligibility.
Students can also renew their scholarship for their sophomore,junior, and senior years. To do so, you must:
Maintain a 3.0 grade average for the academic year Verify that your family had an adjusted gross
income ofless than $100,000 for the previous calendar year Reapply for the scholarship by completing the Free Application for FederalStudentAid (FAFSA).
NOTE: Students attending a Georgia public college or university who are seeking a diploma or certificate rather than a degree should refer to Section2 below.
2. t-lOPE forStudentsAttending aGeorgia PublicTechnical Institution.
Georgia residents attending a Georgia public technical institute to earn a certificate or diploma are eligible for HOPE assistance regardless ofhigh school graduation date, grade average, or family income. The HOPE Scholarship Program covers tuition, mandatory fees, and a book allowance up to $100 per quarter.
HOPE scholarships may only be applied to any tuition or mandatory fee amounts not covered by Pell or other Federal grants received.
You may receive HOPE assistance for a total of two programs ofstudy leading to a certificate or diploma. Full-time enrollment is not required, but the student must be making satisfactory academic progress to maintain eligibility.
HOPE recipients may not have a break ofmore than 12 months in enrollment to maintain eligibility.
NOTE: Students seeking degrees at a Georgia technical institute mustfollow the qualificationsfor students seeking degrees at Georgia's public colleges oruniversities. Refer to Section 1.
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3. I-IOPE for Students Attending Private Colleges or Universities.
Students attending a private college or university in Georgia who are eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant of $1,000 per year may receive an additional $1,000 from the HOPE Scholarship Program for their freshman, sophomore,junior, and senior years.
Full-time enrollment (12 hours) is required, but
high school graduation date and grade average are not considered in determining eligibility.
There is no family income restriction for students at private institutions.
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L..f atGeorgia Postsecondary
Institutions.
Undergraduate Georgia residents who earned
a General Education Development (high school equivalency) certificate awarded by the Georgia
Department ofTechnical and Adult Education after June 30, 1993 may receive a one-time $500 HOPE award. This can be used toward tuition, books, and other education-related costs at a public technical institute or public or private college or university.
Full-time enrollment is not required. There is no family income restriction for GED recipients. Students must use their HOPE eligibility within 24 months of the date of the GED certificate. Military personnel have 52 months to exercise eligibility. GED recipients may also qualify for assistance through otherselected components ofthe HOPE program in addition to the $500 award. See Sections 2 and 3 above.
HowtoApplyforHOPE.
No separate application form is needed to apply for HOPE assistance.Just follow these steps:
Students planning to attend a public technical institute, college, or university must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). The FAFSA is available from high
school guidance offices, postsecondary school financial aid offices, and the Georgia Student Finance Commission. It is used to determine eligibility for Federal aid such as the Pell Grant.
The FAFSA includes a section for the applicant to indicate which schools he or she is considering so the information can be sent to those schools. The student should then apply for
admission at each school. NOTE: When completing the FAFSA, be sure to check the box which releases the iriformation to the state agency.
Some schools also require the student to complete the school's financial aid application. The financial aid office at the school will advise the student if this is necessary.
Students attending private colleges or universities are not required to complete the FAFSA but must complete the Georgia Student Grant Application to apply for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. This form is available at all Georgia private colleges and from the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
How to Get Additionc1I Informc1tion.
Parents and students may call the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the State agency that administers the HOPE program, for more information about HOPE.
In Metro Atlanta, call ('-+0'-+) '-+l'-+-3085. Or call toll-free, 1-800-5'-+6-l-lOP[.
The financial aid office at the postsecondary school can provide information on tuition costs, residency determination, and course work eligible for HOPE assistance. Contact them directly.
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"It has never been more important for our students to get a college education, butit has never been harder for families
to pay for. The Lottery for Education has provided HOPE so middle-income
Georgia families will be able to give their kids the educational opportunities
they must have to succeed in the 21st century."
-Governor ZELLMILLER
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The HOPE Program - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally - is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. Program details are subject to change. 6/94