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Wed., April 4, 2012 8:30am
Georgia Lottery officials reported the record Mega Millions jackpot generated $25.2 million for the HOPE scholarship and prekindergarten programs in the state.
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Tue., February 7, 2012 4:39pm
A new report from a non-partisan think-tank recommends overhauling how the state uses lottery funds to pay for pre-kindergarten and college scholarships. But Gov. Nathan Deal says many of the ideas are non-starters.
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Mon., January 30, 2012 6:25pm
State Democrats have filed a bill seeking to lower requirements for technical college students who receive HOPE grants. Republicans in the majority have so far not filed any bills on HOPE but it’s the second measure from Democrats aimed at increasing access to the state’s college scholarship programs.
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Wed., January 25, 2012 9:52pm
State lawmakers are split over how to fix the HOPE college scholarship’s finances, with some pushing an income cap. By 2016, officials project the award will cover less than half of the University of Georgia’s tuition and fees.
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Mon., January 9, 2012 6:55pm
State officials overseeing the HOPE scholarship told legislators Monday that by 2016, the college scholarship will cover less than half of the University of Georgia’s tuition and fees if lottery proceeds remain constant. Officials say the lottery would need $100 million more a year to avoid that scenario.
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Wed., October 26, 2011 3:03pm
College students have until Monday night to apply for the loan. State loan program of last resort still has 10 million dollars in funding. Lawmakers approved program in 2008 but funded last year after cutting HOPE scholarship program.
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Thu., June 30, 2011 1:36pm
The Georgia Lottery Corporation anticipates a $30 to 40 million dollar revenue drop from last year, but its affect on education won’t be known for another two weeks. Last year's lottery yielded lower revenues as well, but provided additional funds than the year prior.
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Wed., April 27, 2011 7:31pm
A change in Georgia's HOPE scholarship is sending some students to an unexpected summer semester of school. Facing budget cuts, state lawmakers made the scholarship cover 90-percent of tuition, instead of the full amount. And it won't pay fees. But the changes start in the fall.
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Wed., April 6, 2011 2:14pm
A group of state Democrats says it has a plan to fully fund HOPE scholarship students returning this fall. But that proposal is getting a frosty reception from the Governor’s office.
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Wed., March 30, 2011 9:06am
Georgia lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to prevent the Board of Regents from raising tuition more than the rate of inflation.
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