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HOPE Career Grant is sponsored by Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). Formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, the HOPE Career Grant is available to Georgia residents pursuing a certificate or diploma in programs aligned with Georgia's strategic industries, which may include some cosmetology or esthetics programs, at a HOPE Grant eligible college or university in Georgia.
Applicants must also be eligible for the HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Georgia residents pursuing a certificate or diploma at a HOPE Grant eligible college or university in Georgia, and who are also eligible for, and receiving, HOPE or Zell Miller Grant funding. Must meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements, be a legal resident of Georgia, meet enrollment requirements, be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements, meet academic achievement standards, be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs, be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990, and not have exceeded the maximum award limits for any HOPE or Zell Miller programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
HOPE Career Grant is funded by Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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