Financial Aid Application Info

Money…money…money…the application process:

A. If your family wants to be considered for HOPE as well as other state and federal financial aid programs, you and your parent are required to complete the FAFSA Form (Free Application for Student Aid). Be sure to put the schools to which you are applying on this form. The FAFSA form is available on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once this is complete, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). This report will contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Your EFC will be used to determine you federal student aid eligibility and will be sent to all schools you listed on your FAFSA. Each school will send you an award letter; detailing the forms of financial aid you have been awarded.

B. If your family does not feel they would be eligible for federal student aid and do not want to be considered for other financial aid programs, you can apply for the HOPE scholarship by completed the E-HOPE Application. This form is available on in the Internet at www.gacollege411.org. DHS does not provide these forms.

C. If you plan on attending a private school in Georgia, make sure you complete the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) form available at www.gacollege411.org. The TEG is worth over $1000, in addition to HOPE funds. Only for private schools.

D. All students must have their correct social security number and legal name on file at DHS in order to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. You can check your HOPE status at www.gacollege411.org.