Scholarships for Permanent Residents
Financial Aid Options for Permanent Residents
We help permanent residents and citizens access a wider range of federal and state financial aid options, merit-based scholarships, and institutional grants available through colleges and universities.
Federal Pell Grants
Need-based grants that don't require repayment, providing essential funding for undergraduate education based on financial need.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need
HOPE Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship covering partial tuition for Georgia residents. HOPE has lower academic requirements than Zell Miller but provides partial coverage.
IMPORTANT: You can receive EITHER Hope OR Zell Miller Scholarship - NOT BOTH!
Eligibility:
Georgia residents with 3.0 high school GPA, maintain 3.0 college GPA, and citizenship/permanent residency
Zell Miller Scholarship
Georgia's highest academic honor providing full tuition coverage for top-performing students. Zell Miller has higher requirements than HOPE but covers 100% tuition.
IMPORTANT: You can receive EITHER Hope OR Zell Miller Scholarship - NOT BOTH!
Eligibility:
Georgia residents with 3.7 high school GPA, 1200+ SAT or 25+ ACT score, maintain 3.3 college GPA, and citizenship/permanent residency
Federal Work-Study Programs
Part-time employment opportunities that help students pay for college while gaining valuable work experience in their field of study.
Eligibility:
Students with financial need enrolled at least half-time
Merit-Based Scholarships
Academic scholarships based on grades, test scores, and achievements, available from colleges, universities, and private organizations.
Eligibility:
Academic excellence, test scores, extracurricular activities
Clarke Central High School Scholarship Database
Comprehensive scholarship database featuring local, regional, and national opportunities. Includes deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application details for high school students.
Eligibility:
High school students (primarily seniors, some opportunities for underclassmen)
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