Georgia scholarships and grants

Open to most students

• Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship

  100% of standard undergraduate tuition at public colleges; up to $5,309 per semester (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Top-tier Georgia merit scholarship paying full standard undergraduate tuition at public colleges: up to $5,309 per semester in 2026-27 (Georgia Tech).

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application + transcript + test scores
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
  • Needs a 3.7+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Georgia HOPE Scholarship

  Per-credit-hour award toward standard tuition; up to $5,256 per semester at 15 hours (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Merit scholarship for Georgia residents that pays most of standard undergraduate tuition at Georgia colleges: up to $5,256 per semester at 15 hours in 2026-27 (Georgia Tech, the highest public rate).

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application + transcript
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Needs a 3+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• DREAMS Scholarship

  Up to $1,500 per term, $3,000 per year (capped at unmet need)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  New need-based Georgia award of up to $1,500 a term ($3,000 a year) for Pell-eligible students at public colleges who work or volunteer 60 hours a term.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For students starting college, undergrads
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Georgia College Completion Grant (GCCG)

  Up to $2,500 (lifetime maximum), applied to your outstanding balance

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  One-time grant of up to $2,500 for Georgia students close to graduating who owe their college a balance.

  • What it takes: FAFSA only
  • For undergrads, trade school students
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)

  $550 per semester ($367 per quarter), up to three semesters or four quarters a year (2026-27)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Non-need grant of $550 per semester for Georgia residents attending eligible private colleges in Georgia full-time.

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or national, or eligible permanent resident
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• HOPE Career Grant

  $125-$500 per term for most programs; up to $1,100 per truck-driving program; up to $3,750 for Basic Law Enforcement

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Extra Georgia grant of up to $500 a term (more for truck driving and law enforcement) on top of the HOPE or Zell Miller Grant for high-demand technical programs.

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school
  • For high-demand technical programs (approved list, e.g. truck driving, law enforcement) students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• HOPE Grant

  HOPE award rate per credit hour toward tuition (varies by college; e.g. $107/hour at Albany Technical College in 2026-27)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Georgia grant toward tuition for residents in a technical certificate or diploma program; no high school GPA required.

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school, undergrads
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• University System of Georgia 62 and Older Tuition Waiver

  Tuition and fees waived (you still pay supplies, lab or shop fees); space available

  University System of Georgia Board of Regents

  Apply any time

  Georgia residents 62 and older can take University System of Georgia courses without paying tuition or fees (space available).

  • What it takes: See how to apply
  • For adults going back to school, undergrads, grad students
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• Zell Miller Grant

  Standard undergraduate tuition rate for hours enrolled (varies by college)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Georgia grant paying full standard tuition for certificate/diploma students who keep a 3.5 college GPA.

  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For trade school students, adults going back to school, undergrads
  • Needs a 3.5+ GPA
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.

• Georgia Public Service Memorial Grant (PSMG)

  Up to $18,000 per year; $72,000 lifetime maximum

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Up to $18,000 a year ($72,000 lifetime) for spouses and children of Georgia public safety officers or school employees killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

  • Who it's for: Spouse or child of a Georgia public safety officer or public school employee killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty
  • What it takes: state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or national, or eligible permanent resident
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• Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant

  Up to $6,500 per term / $13,000 per year at USG programs (less at TCSG and private programs)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

  Apply any time

  Up to $13,000 a year toward tuition and program fees for Georgia students with intellectual disabilities in approved inclusive college programs.

  • Who it's for: Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• University of North Georgia ROTC Grant and ROTC Grant for Future Officers

  Up to $1,500 per year (ROTC Grant) or up to $4,000 per year (Future Officers)

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Georgia grant of up to $1,500 a year for full-time ROTC cadets at UNG, or up to $4,000 a year for cadets who contract to commission.

  • Who it's for: Full-time ROTC cadet at the University of North Georgia (Future Officers: contracted to commission in the Army)
  • What it takes: state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Georgia HERO Scholarship

  Up to $2,000 per academic year; up to $8,000 total

  Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)

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  Up to $2,000 a year ($8,000 total) for Georgia National Guard/Reserve members who served in combat zones, and their children and spouses.

  • Who it's for: Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reserve member deployed to a combat zone (on/after Feb 1, 2003), or their child or surviving/disabled-member spouse
  • What it takes: state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• Georgia Foster Care Scholarship

  Up to $30,000 per year (not more than your direct costs)

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  Up to $30,000 a year toward college costs for Georgia students who were in DFCS foster care or adopted from it after age 14 -- but GSFA is not currently processing new applications due to limited funding.

  • Who it's for: Current or former Georgia DFCS foster youth (6+ months in custody after age 14), DFCS independent living participants, or adopted from DFCS custody after age 14
  • What it takes: FAFSA + state application
  • For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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• REACH Georgia Scholarship

  Up to $10,000 total ($2,500 per year for up to four years)

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  $10,000 college scholarship ($2,500 a year) promised to low-income Georgia students selected in middle school who stay on track with mentoring.

  • Who it's for: Selected as a REACH Scholar by a participating Georgia school system in middle school
  • What it takes: school nomination + recommendation + interview + FAFSA
  • For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
  • Needs a 2.5+ GPA
  • Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
  • Who can get it: U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
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