Hear from a representative from the GA Student Finance Commission about the various types of Financial Aid available in the state of Georgia and also hear tips for completing the FAFSA. 

• Are you a high-achieving junior from a low-income background? The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program is an incredible opportunity for you!

• 📚 What You Can Receive:
  ✅ Full scholarships to summer programs at top universities like Emory, UChicago, and Yale
  ✅ $1,000 Quest for Excellence Awards for college visits, laptops, and more
  ✅ An invitation to the QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference
  ✅ Personalized college application support

• ⏳ Deadline: March 20, 2025
  🔗 Apply now at questbridge.org

• This program can help you gain access to top-tier colleges and valuable resources for your future. Don’t miss out!

The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program supports students who have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming challenges. If you have financial need and a commitment to higher education, this scholarship is for you!

💰 Eligibility Criteria:
✔️ Be a high school junior on track to graduate in 2026
✔️ Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited U.S. institution
✔️ Demonstrate financial need (family income of $65,000 or less)
✔️ Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
✔️ Show involvement in community or extracurricular activities

⏳ Deadline: March 1, 2025
🔗 Apply now at horatioalger.org/scholarships

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive financial support for your education!

Do you want free personalized help with your college applications? The Matriculate Program connects high-achieving, low-income students with near-peer mentors who provide one-on-one guidance through the entire college application process.

🎓 Why Apply?
✅ Get matched with a trained mentor to help with:

• Building a balanced college list

• Writing essays

• Completing applications & financial aid forms

• Preparing for interviews & scholarships
  ✅ Everything is 100% free
  ✅ Mentorship continues through your senior year

⏳ Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
🔗 Apply now at bit.ly/MAT26Apply

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to receive personalized college application support!

Georgia State awards up to 40 State Farm® Scholarships each year. To be considered, apply online. The application includes an essay and a letter of recommendation. 

State Farm® Scholars Receive:

• A scholarship package of up to $4,000 each year

• Leadership training throughout the year, including opportunities for professional development and workshops on money management, résumé writing, job interviews and more

• Valuable job experience mentoring local high school students or working to support student success at Perimeter College

• Personalized support, guidance and academic advisement

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and demonstrate financial need.

• Apply for admission for summer term, get accepted and commit to enroll full time at Perimeter College in any two-year associate degree pathway. Selected recipients must take classes at the Decatur campus only each semester while enrolled and receiving the scholarship.

• Participate in Perimeter Academy in the first three semesters starting in the Summer 2024 term.

• Be willing to participate in a mentoring program for high school students and support student success at Perimeter College.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application opened recently on the Common App. The deadline to apply is November 14, 2024.

Selected Cooke Scholars will:

• Receive scholarship funding toward college attendance costs so they may graduate with as little debt as possible.

• Access comprehensive advising about how to maximize their college experience.

• Be eligible for internships, study abroad, and to apply for the Cooke Graduate Scholarship.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2025.

• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2025.

• GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.

• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $34,000.  During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.

To get started, apply now through your Common App account.