Scholarship Overview
Georgia offers three main educational choice programs designed to assist families in funding private education and learning support. These options include the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship voucher program created in 2007, the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit created in 2008, and the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, a low-income Education Savings Account (ESA) program launched in 2025. Over 36,000 students are currently enrolled across these three programs.
Who Can Apply
Currently, approximately 15 percent of students across Georgia meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of these education choice programs. Eligible groups broadly include:
- Students from low-income households under the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.
- Students with qualified special needs under the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.
Specific eligibility guidelines, documentation requirements, and grade levels are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Through Education Savings Accounts, participating families receive funding to cover tuition and a variety of learning services outside of public schools. Supported expenses include:
- Private school tuition payments
- Textbooks and tutoring services
- Examination and test fees
- Therapies for students with special needs
On average, the funding provided to choice students across these combined programs equals 42 percent of the state and local revenue allocated to public school students. Specific dollar amounts for individual awards are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
Application procedures, requirements, portal links, and submission deadlines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.