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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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LaGrange College 
 
Life College 
 
Mercer University/Atlanta 
 
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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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. 
/ I-IOPE for GED Recipients 
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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Georgia Student tinance Commission 2082 [ast ucchange Place, Suite 21...5 
Tucker, GA 30081... (l...04) 411...-3085 Or 1-800-51...6-l-lOP[ 
The HOPE Program - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally - is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. Program details are subject to change. 6/94