Maximum hours allowed for students who are in Teaching Certificate programs will be determined and evaluated by the graduate office. The first 45 quarter hours of Learning Support do not count. If maximum time frame is exceeded, then student will be denied financial aid assistance. While completing the appeal process, you must pay current fees by the published fee deadline. Graduating from a Georgia high school is not a requirement as long as the high school from which the student graduated is accredited.
HOPE only covers tuition and mandatory university fees.
It does not cover room and board. The book allowance is used to defray university fees before it is refunded to the student. HOPE eligibility ends at 126 attempted hours. However, students enrolled in degree programs that require more than 126 hours will continue to receive HOPE beyond 126 hours provided the GPA requirement is met. HOPE will only cover the first 126 attempted hours regardless of whether or not the student attempts another major or minor.