You can regain the hope scholarship: f you are a sophomore seeking a bachelor or associate degree, you are eligible if:

A) You meet the residency requirements for the state of Georgia
B) Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the end of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of attempted course work.
C) Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the course of study

You can regain the hope scholarship: If you are a junior seeking a bachelor or associate degree, you are eligible if:

A) You meet the residency requirements for the state of Georgia
B) Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the end of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of attempted course work.
C) Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the course of study

You can regain the hope scholarship: If you are a senior seeking a bachelor or associate degree, you are eligible if:

A) You meet the residency requirements for the state of Georgia
B) Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the end of 90 semester or 135 quarter hours of attempted course work.
C) Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the course of study.

Note, if the cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 at the end of the spring quarter/semester or at the end of three consecutive
quarters for a part time student, then the student is no longer eligible for the Hope Scholarship. The student will have to
attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the 30, 60, or 90 semester hour or the 45, 90, or 135 quarter hour checkpoints to regain the scholarship.

Once a student attempts a total 127 semester or 190 quarter hours they are no longer eligible unless the degree program
requires more hours to complete. In this case, the number of hours is extended to a maximum of 225 quarter hours or 150 semester hours as long as the cumulative GPA was at least 3.0 at 190 quarter/ 127 semester checkpoint.

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An ineligible high school or home study program does not meet the eligible high school or home school requirements.

A student who graduates from an from an ineligible high school or  ineligible home study program may receive the HOPE Scholarship retroactively for their freshmen year of college.  The student must earn a 3.00 cumulative GPA after attempting 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of college credit.

Apply for Hope Before the Deadline

If you are applying for a HOPE Scholarship retroactively for your freshman year of college, you must have an official copy of both your high school/home study program and college transcripts sent to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Also, be sure to include your current name, former name if applicable, date of birth, current mailing address, and phone number. Submit the official transcripts and documentation to:

Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 100
Tucker, Georgia 30084

You must also complete an application for the HOPE Scholarship by completing either the current year FAFSA or the HOPE application through GSFAPPS. The deadline to apply for the HOPE Scholarship retroactive payment is the last day of the semester or quarter immediately following the semester or quarter in which you reached the 30 semester or 45 quarter attempted-hour point.

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