# Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

**Source**: https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/hope-scholarship
**Parent**: https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/scholarships/

## HOPE Scholarship

The HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. This scholarship provides money to assist students with educational costs of attending a postsecondary institution located in the state of Georgia. The scholarship is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).

To be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, students must graduate from high school with a 3.0 cumulative GPA as calculated by GSFC. Students must also be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program. However, full-time enrollment is not required to receive HOPE funding.

The scholarship covers a portion of tuition costs associated with attending Georgia Tech or other higher education institution in the state of Georgia. The award amount of the scholarship varies based on the number of credit hours taken. Payment rates, eligibility requirements, and application information can be found below.

Eligibility Requirements

To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must meet certain eligibility requirements and academic and residency requirements.

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

Application Process

To be considered for the HOPE 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) every year **OR** the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application (GSFAPPS).

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

## HOPE Payment Amounts

### 2025-2026

For 2025-26, the HOPE Scholarship pays a maximum of $10,512 for two semesters of enrollment in 15 credit hours per term. Actual payment amounts for HOPE will be pro-rated down for students enrolled in fewer than 15 eligible hours.

For students who are enrolled for the summer semester, the HOPE Scholarship will pay per credit hour based on summer tuition cost in addition to the maximum mentioned above.

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

### 2024-2025

| Number of Credit Hours | Regular – Tuition Payment |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | $341.93 |
| 2 | $683.86 |
| 3 | $1025.79 |
| 4 | $1.367.72 |
| 5 | $1,709.65 |
| 6 | $2,051.58 |
| 7 | $2,393.51 |
| 8 | $2,735.44 |
| 9 | $3,077.37 |
| 10 | $3,419.30 |
| 11 | $3,761.23 |
| 12 | $4,103.16 |
| 13 | $4,445.09 |
| 14 | $4,787.02 |
| 15 | $5,129.00 |

## Maintaining the HOPE Scholarship

Students are evaluated for their continued eligibility in the HOPE Scholarship program at various checkpoints throughout their academic career. At each checkpoint a cumulative 3.0 GPA must be earned, or the award will be lost. Learn more about the requirements to maintain the HOPE Scholarship.

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