Georgia’s Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Grant

http://www.GAfutures.org.

The purpose of the HOPE Grant Program is to encourage Georgians to obtain technical training in order to increase the knowledge and skills of Georgia’s workforce. The HOPE Grant Program provides grant assistance to residents of Georgia pursuing Certificates or Diplomas at Georgia’s public postsecondary institutions.

General Eligibility Requirements

Must be a legal resident of Georgia for 12 consecutive months preceding the first day of classes of the school term for which the HOPE Grant is sought prior to Fall Term 2011; after Fall Term 2011, must be a legal resident of Georgia for 24 months.
Must be enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or an Eligible Non-Citizen for 12 consecutive months preceding the first day of classes for the school term which the HOPE Grant is sought.
Must not be in default on a Federal Title IV or State of Georgia educational loan, nor owe a refund on a Federal Title IV or State of Georgia student financial aid program.
Must be in compliance with the United States Selective Service System requirements.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined by the institution.

Specific Requirements for Diploma or Certificate Programs

Must meet cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirement of 2.0 after attempting the 30 and 60 semester credit hour checkpoints.
Eligible students may receive the HOPE Grant for up to a total of 63 semester credit hours, provided they make satisfactory progress and have a 2.0 in the semester they attempt the 30th and 60th hour.