Bill > HB38

This bill modifies Georgia's needs-based financial aid program by updating the definition of an "eligible student" for scholarship and grant purposes. Specifically, the bill changes the credit completion requirements for students, reducing the percentage from 80% to 70% for four-year programs and introducing a new 45% threshold for two-year programs. The bill also extends the automatic repeal date of the subpart governing the financial aid program from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2029, effectively providing four more years for the program to continue. To qualify as an eligible student, individuals must still meet other existing criteria, such as having a family income considered economically disadvantaged, meeting academic standards established by the commission, being eligible for specific scholarships, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and meeting the revised credit requirement for their specific program type. The bill will become effective upon receiving gubernatorial approval or becoming law without such approval.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69334