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The HOPE Career Grant is a Georgia state grant that covers tuition for students enrolled in select high-demand, high-wage career programs at Georgia technical colleges. If your program qualifies, this funding can help cover your tuition in addition to your standard Dual Enrollment funding.
Eligibility is determined by two things: your program of study and your Georgia residency status. Both must be verified before we can apply the funding to your account.
High school students participating in Dual Enrollment become eligible for the HOPE Career Grant after using the 30 semester hours funded through the Dual Enrollment program.
Not sure if your program qualifies? Here are some of our most popular HOPE Career Grant eligible programs. We recommend enrolling in the Diploma program whenever possible. TCCs are embedded within these programs, so you will still earn your TCC credentials while under the Diploma, and you will not have to switch programs again later.
The Healthcare Professional TCC is a large enough program that it is the only HOPE Career Grant eligible program at GPTC that also allows core academic courses to be funded. If you are pursuing any Allied Health or CNA pathway, this is the program we recommend.
Complete these steps as soon as possible. We cannot apply your HOPE Career Grant funding until every required form is on file.
Review the official HOPE Career Grant approved programs list and confirm that your program of study is included. The list is maintained by GAfutures and is updated annually. You can also browse the full list further down this page.
View Approved Programs ListIs your program NOT on the list? You may need to submit a Program Change Request. Many students apply as Interdisciplinary Studies and need to be in a career program like Automotive, HVAC, or another technical field to qualify. If your program does not appear on the approved list, please submit a Program Change Request before completing the next steps.
HOPE Career Grant funding requires proof of Georgia residency. Please complete the form linked below as soon as possible. This is a required step and your funding cannot be applied until it is on file. Most students submit a high school transcript and a state-issued ID. Other accepted documents are listed in the TCSG residency requirements guide.
Complete Residency FormOnce you have confirmed your program and completed the residency form, submit the HOPE Career Grant Funding Form so we can get your funding processed correctly. This form tells us which courses you would like the grant applied to. We cannot apply the funding until this form is received, so please do not skip this step.
Submit HOPE Career Grant Funding FormIf you would like your parent or guardian to be able to speak with us about your account and funding information, please submit a FERPA waiver. Without it, we are not able to share your information with anyone other than you.
Submit FERPA WaiverAll 120 GPTC diploma and Technical Certificate of Credit programs approved for HOPE Career Grant funding, organized by career area. Select a category to view the programs within it.
This list reflects GPTC programs currently approved for HOPE Career Grant funding and is subject to change each year by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. If you do not see your program, email dualenrollment@gptc.edu to confirm eligibility or request a Program Change Request Form.
If you have any questions about the HOPE Career Grant or need help with any of the steps, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help.