State of Georgia Student Aid Programs
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) program provides grants to eligible Georgia residents that attend an approved private college in Georgia. Students must be U.S. citizens or classified as permanent resident aliens, as well as legal residents of Georgia, as defined by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, for a minimum of twelve consecutive months immediately preceding check-in day. Students must enroll full time in an undergraduate degree program. Certain other conditions apply. The award amount for the 2008-2009 academic year is projected at $600 per semester.
Hope Scholarship
The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship program provides scholarships to eligible Georgia residents that attend an approved college or university in Georgia full time. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizen for Title IV funds, be a 1996 or later graduate of an eligible high school with a "B" average in the core curriculum, and meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirement. Certain other conditions apply. The award amount for the 2008-2009 academic year is $1,750 per semester for full time attendance. Students may also receive the HOPE semester amount for enrollment in twelve credit hours in the summer sessions. However, HOPE funding discontinues after 127 attempted credit hours.
The Georgia Student Finance Commission provides a complete listing of State of Georgia financial aid programs and policies.