Scholarship Opportunity

HOPE Career Grant

Offered by Georgia Student Finance Commission

The HOPE Career Grant provides additional financial assistance to HOPE Grant- or Zell Miller Grant-eligible students enrolled in approved certificate and diploma programs connected to high-demand industries in Georgia.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, Transfer Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Meet all eligibility requirements for the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant.
  • Be enrolled in an approved HOPE Career Grant certificate or diploma program.
  • Attend an eligible Georgia college or university.
  • Meet applicable Georgia residency and citizenship or eligible noncitizen requirements.
  • Remain academically eligible for the underlying HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant.
  • Not have exceeded the applicable HOPE program award-hour limits.

Requirements

  • Complete either the FAFSA or the Georgia Student Finance Application.
  • Qualify for and receive the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant.
  • Enroll in an approved HOPE Career Grant program.
  • Submit any residency, citizenship, enrollment, or academic documentation requested by the institution or GSFC.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to an eligible Georgia institution offering approved certificate or diploma programs.
  2. 2Complete either the FAFSA or Georgia Student Finance Application.
  3. 3Confirm that your selected program appears on the current HOPE Career Grant eligible-program list.
  4. 4Establish eligibility for the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant.
  5. 5Enroll in the approved program and allow the institution to determine the additional Career Grant award.
  6. 6Monitor your eligibility through GAfutures and your college financial-aid account.