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Welcome Longhorn Parents

Welcome Longhorn Parents. Financial Planning for College. Financial Planning for College is extremely important and can be overwhelming at times. Financing College. Hope Scholarship College Scholarships Local Scholarships Government Financial Aid – Loans, Grants.

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Welcome Longhorn Parents

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  1. Welcome Longhorn Parents

  2. Financial Planning for College Financial Planning for College is extremely important and can be overwhelming at times.

  3. Financing College Hope Scholarship College Scholarships Local Scholarships Government Financial Aid – Loans, Grants

  4. Financing College - Continued Determine the cost of a college Don't let the cost of a particular college keep you from applying Investigate all resources for funding

  5. HOPE & Zell Miller HOPE 3.0 Core GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA College. Zell Miller Scholar Program Students must graduate with a 3.7 GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and have a 1200 SAT (math & critical reading) or a 26 on the ACT. Visit www.gafutures.org for complete scholarship details.

  6. HOPE Rigor Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2017, there are HOPE Rigor Requirements for both the HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship.  Due to the continued updates made to the HOPE Scholarship, it is in the student’s/family’s best interest to consult directly with Georgia Student Finance Commission.  They are the organization that issues, approves, and sets the standards for the scholarship, therefore they can most accurately define the qualifications. To Be Eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, and in Addition to Grade Point Average and Other Requirements:  Students Graduating after May 1, 2017 Must Have 4 Academically rigorous courses as defined by GSFC* *Please see complete list of eligible courses at www.gafutures.org

  7. Examples of HOPE Rigor • GSE Algebra II • GSE Pre-Calculus • Chemistry • Physics • Human Anatomy • Spanish II,III,IV or AP • French II, III, IV or AP • Latin II, III, IV or AP • AP Courses in Core Subject Area’s

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  9. College Visitations The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for what it would be like to attend is to visit. LHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges (permission slip required prior to visiting). When visiting a college it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. Ask questions

  10. Social Media & College Admissions

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