# Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

**Source**: https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/zell-miller
**Parent**: https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/scholarships/

## Zell Miller Scholarship

The Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. Funding for the Zell Miller Scholarship is provided by the Georgia Lottery for Education.

This scholarship provides money to assist students with educational costs of attending a postsecondary institution located in the state of Georgia. It covers 100% of in-state tuition cost, and award amounts vary based on the number of credit hours taken in a semester.

To be eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, students must graduate from high school with a 3.70 cumulative GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) **AND** an SAT score of 1200 **OR** an ACT score of 25. Students must also meet all the eligibility requirements of the [HOPE Scholarship](https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/hope-scholarship) and be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program. However, full-time enrollment is not required to receive Zell Miller funding.

Information about eligibility, how to apply for the scholarship, and payment rates can be found below.

Eligibility Requirements

The Zell Miller Scholarship program requires students to meet basic requirements to be awarded initially after high school graduation and maintained while enrolled in an eligible college or university (postsecondary institutions). Visit Georgia Futures website linked below for a full list of requirements.

[Review Requirements](https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/zell-miller-scholarship/basic-eligibility//)

Application Process

To be considered for the Zell Miller Scholarship, you must complete the Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App) **AND** either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) **OR** the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application (GSFAPPS) every year.

[Apply for Zell Miller](https://finaid.gatech.edu/apply/incoming-undergraduate)

## Zell Miller Award Amounts

### 2025-2026

For 2025-2026, the Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% of the total cost of in-state tuition. This is a maximum of $10,512 for two semesters of enrollment in 15 credit hours per term.

For students who are enrolled for the summer semester, the Zell Miller Scholarship will pay per credit hour in conjunction with summer tuition cost in addition to the maximum mentioned above.

| Number of Credit Hours | Regular – Tuition Payment | DUAL, SOUP, Summer, and Study Abroad Tuition Payment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | $3,124.00 | $350.40 |
| 2 | $3,124.00 | $700.80 |
| 3 | $3,124.00 | $1,051.20 |
| 4 | $3,124.00 | $1,401.60 |
| 5 | $3,124.00 | $1,752.00 |
| 6 | $3,124.00 | $2,102.40 |
| 7 | $5,256.00 | $2,452.80 |
| 8 | $5,256.00 | $2,803.20 |
| 9 | $5,256.00 | $3,153.60 |
| 10 | $5,256.00 | $3,504.00 |
| 11 | $5,256.00 | $3,854.40 |
| 12 | $5,256.00 | $4,204.80 |
| 13 | $5,256.00 | $4,555.20 |
| 14 | $5,256.00 | $4,905.60 |
| 15 | $5,256.00 | $5,256.00 |

## Maintaining the Zell Miller Scholarship

Students are evaluated for their continued eligibility for the Zell Miller Scholarship program at various checkpoints throughout their academic career. At each checkpoint a cumulative 3.30 GPA must be earned, or the award will be forfeited.

[Maintaining Eligibility](https://finaid.gatech.edu/manage-aid/maintain-eligibility/zell-miller-scholarship)

## Have Questions?

Students may receive HOPE or Zell Miller, but NOT both at the same time. Review the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.

[Review FAQs](https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/hope-zell-faqs)