School List Available for Georgia Promise Scholarship Eligibility

Exciting News for Georgia Families and Students 

Students zoned for one of 506 elementary, middle, and high schools across Georgia can apply for the state’s Promise Scholarship program to attend an educational alternative. That’s according to a list released by the Georgia Education Savings Authority (GESA), the state government entity responsible for overseeing the program.

This scholarship program offers students a chance to access education opportunities best suited to their needs. Recipients can use the funds for private school tuition, homeschooling expenses, tutoring, or other approved education costs.

The total amount of scholarships is capped at approximately $100 million for the upcoming school year. That will cover around 15,000 students.

Several application periods are open throughout the year. Families can learn more at the Georgia Promise Scholarship website.

If your student goes to a school on the Georgia Promise Scholarship school list, your family meets the attendance zone requirement to apply. 

See the List of Eligible Schools

Does Your Family Qualify for the Georgia Promise Scholarship? 

Parents can quickly determine their child’s eligibility by taking a short quiz available on the GESA website.

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply, a student must:

1. Be zoned for one of the 506 eligible public schools. 
2. Have been enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive semesters, or be a rising kindergarten student. 
3. Be part of a family in which the parents have lived in Georgia for at least one year, with exceptions for active-duty military families.
4. Not be a recipient of the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship or any state scholarship program administered through a Student Scholarship Organization. 

The program prioritizes returning students and siblings of currently participating students. Children whose families have household incomes below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (roughly $132,000 for a family of four) will also receive higher priority in the selection process. 

Opportunities Like the Promise Scholarship Give Families a Brighter Future

The creation of the Promise Scholarship has been a crucial step forward for Georgia families. About 8,400 students received a scholarship last year, and lawmakers are continuing to invest state funds in the program and encourage more families to apply.

Education is the foundation for a thriving life. For families feeling limited by their current school options, the Promise Scholarship provides the hope of access to a better fit for their child’s unique needs. Whether it’s finding the right private school, funding homeschooling expenses, or acquiring other learning resources, this program empowers parents to make the best decision possible for their children.

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