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Transcript Request Process

To request that a transcript be sent to a college, fill out a “Transcript Request Form.” Forms are located in main and upper school offices or can be accessed here.

Download the Transcript Request Form

Please submit your Transcript Request Form to the high school office. The guidance office will send the transcript request and any additional forms you desire to the college(s) of your choice. Colleges have different preferences for how they want to receive transcripts and documents. If the college you are applying to has specific directions note that in your instructions to the guidance office. If you include an email address, you will receive a confirmation email notifying you that the transcript has been sent.

Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. Transcripts will not be released to students with financial holds.

Financial Aid

Financial aid consists of any funding intended to help students pay for post-secondary education expenses in the form of grants, loans, work-study or scholarships

Sources of funding:

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • State Government (HOPE, ZELL)
  • Institution (College)
  • Private

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Need based (grades not considered) and awards based on Estimated Family Contribution EFC)
  • Pell Grants, FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
  • Work-Study, Loans
  • October of 12th grade – complete the FAFSA 4 Caster at www.fafsa.ed.gov to get an estimate of financial aid eligibility
  • January of 12th grade – complete FAFSA
  • Uses prior-prior (two years ago) federal tax returns
  • Must file electronic taxes at least 3 weeks prior to filling out FAFSA for upload
  • Must request a PIN # well in advance of completing FAFSA and signing electronically
  • Calculates financial need
  • Must be renewed each academic year
  • There are scam sites that require payment to fill out FAFSA…..DO NOT DO THIS! FAFSA is free. The official site is www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • If you complete FAFSA you are automatically registered for HOPE

Zell Miller Scholarship

  • Must be a legal resident of Georgia
  • 3.7 Core GPA and at least 1200 on M/V of SAT or at least 26 on the composite score on the ACT in ONE test sitting, or VAL/SAL from eligible high school
  • Will pay 100% tuition (public college), mandatory fees and books no longer covered

HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally)

  • Must be a legal resident of Georgia
  • 3.0 Core GPA
  • HOPE GPA (core only) is different than PACS (overall GPA on transcript)
  • Currently pays approximately 88% of previous year’s tuition, subject to change each year, mandatory fees and books no longer covered
  • The student must maintain a 3.0 at all checkpoints once in college

How to apply for HOPE/ZELL?

  • Complete a GSFAPPS electronic HOPE application through www.gafutures.org
  •  OR-
  • By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – this type of aid is awarded based on the family’s income. This application can also be found on the “Applications” page through www.gafutures.org . Completing the FAFSA also will enable the college to consider you for other financial aid programs in addition to HOPE/Zell.
  • 30, 60, 90 HOPE/Zell checkpoints in college
  • Students can only lose and regain HOPE/Zell ONCE.
  • HOPE can be used for maximum attempted hours or 7 years after High School Graduation
  • For the most current information on the HOPE, the ZELL MILLER and the TEG (Tuition Equalization Grant) see the Georgia Student Finance Commission website http://www.gsfc.org  or www.gafutures.org

Institutional Scholarships

  • Incoming first-year students (undergraduate admissions) – unique to that particular college
  • Ask the college Financial Aid Office

Private Scholarships: