Financial aid is essential when planning to attend college or technical school; however, it can seem overwhelming. To help you in better understanding and completing the financial aid process, we have compiled resources to assist you.

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Shelley Dunlap sdunlap@jones.k12.ga.us or (478)986-3032 Ext. 1284

Shelby Henderson shelby.henderson@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1285

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free, easy and provides you access to the largest source of financial aid available.

Financial aid covers expenses like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other college-related expenses. The FAFSA can be used to determine eligibility for:

• Federal Student Aid –Pell Grants and student loans.
• State Financial Aid – HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.
• Institutional Financial Aid – Institutional Scholarships offered by a college.
• Private Financial Aid – Private Scholarships provided by businesses or other organizations.

Click HERE for the FAFSA Checklist.

When completing the FAFSA, you will be asked various questions about income, taxes, citizenship and residency. Here is a list of documents to have available that can help make filling out the FAFSA easier.

• Social Security number
• Driver’s license (if any)
• Permanent Resident Card, Resident Alien Card, or Alien Registration Receipt Card (if applicable)
• W-2 forms and other records of money earned
• Most recent income tax return (see the instructions on the FAFSA if the tax return has not been completed)
• Records of child support paid
• Records of taxable earnings from Federal Work-Study or other need-based work programs
• Records of student grant, scholarship and fellowship aid, including AmeriCorps awards, that was included in your (or your parents’) adjusted gross income (AGI)
• Current stock, bond, and other investment records
• Current business and farm records
• Current bank statements

• Georgia resident

• Academic GPA of 3.0 as calculated by GSFC

• 4 rigor credits

• No SAT/ACT requirement

• College eligibility – Maintain a 3.0 GPA

• Pays roughly 75% of tuition

Zell Miller Scholarship –

• Georgia resident

• Academic GPA of 3.7 as calculated by GSFC

• 4 rigor credits

• SAT – 1200 (EBRW/M) or ACT – 26 Composite

• College eligibility – Maintain a 3.3 GPA

• Pays roughly 100% of tuition

How to apply:

• If the student only wants to receive the HOPE Scholarship , then he/she may complete the GSFAPP.

• If the student wants to receive HOPE in addition to Federal Aid, such as grants and/or student loans, then the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• The Financial Aid Office at the college where the student is attending will use the test scores on file to determine if the student is eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship.