Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) provides free financial aid consultation to K-12, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations across the state to help students and their families prepare to pay for college. See below for more financial aid opportunities for Georgians:

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State Grants

• HOPE Grant is available to Georgia residents who are pursuing a certificate or diploma.
• HOPE GED Grant is open to Georgia residents who earn a General Education Development (GED) diploma awarded by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
• HOPE Career Grant
• Zell Miller Grant

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State Scholarship Opportunities

• HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based award available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement.
• Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit-based award available to Georgia residents, similar to the HOPE Scholarship but with more stringent academic requirements.

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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

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Contact:

2082 East Exchange Place

Tucker, GA 30084

Primary**:** (800) 505-4732

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