April 15, 2026
1. Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP)
a. The GSFAPP is how students apply for HOPE Scholarship or Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship or Grant, and (if attending an eligible private college) the Tuition Equalization Grant.
b. The GSFAPP can be completed in 3-5 minutes and is good for 10 years. GSFAPP does not require tax information or parent/guardian signature(s).
2. Students can check their current HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship GPA Calculation in their GAfutures Dashboard through the My High School HOPE GPA tab.
3. Selective Service Reminder – Males aged 18-26 must register for Selective Service to receive state financial aid, including HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship and Grant. Students can register 30 days prior to turning 18.
4. Complete 2026-27 FAFSA – Check out the information in GAfutures to get started
*Students must have a GAfutures Student account to access the GSFAPP and their High School HOPE GPA. Their profile must include their correct name, high school name, address, date of birth, and social security number.
Other helpful links in GA Futures:
Preparing for College in Georgia
How To Track Your HOPE Academic Eligibility
HOPE Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
Zell Miller Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
Selective Service – required for male students
State Programs
a. The GSFAPP is how students apply for HOPE Scholarship or Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship or Grant, and (if attending an eligible private college) the Tuition Equalization Grant.
b. The GSFAPP can be completed in 3-5 minutes and is good for 10 years. GSFAPP does not require tax information or parent/guardian signature(s).
2. Students can check their current HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship GPA Calculation in their GAfutures Dashboard through the My High School HOPE GPA tab.
3. Selective Service Reminder – Males aged 18-26 must register for Selective Service to receive state financial aid, including HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship and Grant. Students can register 30 days prior to turning 18.
4. Complete 2026-27 FAFSA – Check out the information in GAfutures to get started
*Students must have a GAfutures Student account to access the GSFAPP and their High School HOPE GPA. Their profile must include their correct name, high school name, address, date of birth, and social security number.
Other helpful links in GA Futures:
Preparing for College in Georgia
How To Track Your HOPE Academic Eligibility
HOPE Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
Zell Miller Scholarship - Initial Eligibility from High School
Selective Service – required for male students
State Programs