THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Both parochial and secular private
schools offering classes in preK
through the th grade range in
size from students to ,3,
with annual tuition costs ranging
from 3,5 to ,35. As a whole,
private institutions that have high
school programs structure their
programs to prepare students
for college.
HIGHER EDUCATION
More than , students are
enrolled in more than public
and private institutions of higher
learning in and around Savannah,
many pursuing courses of study in
technology and creative arts and
sciences that contribute to and
advance Savannahs vibrant and
growing economy.
GEORGIA'S HOPE
SCHOLARSHIP
HOPE Helping Outstanding Pupils
Educationally is funded by the
Georgia Lottery for Education
Georgia high school graduates from
3 and later who have demon
strated academic achievement and
are seeking collegelevel degrees
are eligible for HOPE Scholarship
assistance for instate colleges and
universities. The funding formula is
greater for those attending public
institutions, but assistance is also
available at eligible private instate
colleges and universities.
Georgia residents who are attending
a Georgia public technical college
to earn a certificate or diploma are
eligible for a HOPE Grant regardless
of high school graduation date or
grade point average.
Also, students who have earned
General Educational Development
GED diplomas after June 3, 3,
can receive onetime HOPE awards
for use toward tuition, books and
other educationrelated costs.
For more information, contact
the Georgia Student Finance
Commission at 553
or go to gsfc.org.
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