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1. Students with a “B” average who are seeking a degree at a Georgia public post secondary institution may obtain a HOPE Scholarship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, and receive a book allowance.

2. Students with a “B” average who are seeking a degree at an eligible private college may obtain a HOPE Scholarship in the amount of $3000 per academic year.

3. All legal residents of Georgia, regardless of their grade average, may receive a HOPE Grant to cover tuition, mandatory fees, and a book allowance to seek a technical certificate or diploma at a Georgia public institution.

4. GED recipients may receive $500 toward their educational costs at eligible post secondary institutions.

5. Fulton County has a Joint Enrollment Program for those who have not received either high school diploma or a GED. Students can receive course credit for high school course from an approved post secondary institution, and may qualify for free tuition under the Post secondary Options Program.

6. At the Georgia Student Finance Commission (www.gsfc.org) website, specifically the GSFA page, you can learn what loan options are available for students and parents.

7. There are over 40 technical schools across Georgia where you can use your HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant.

8. Programs at technical colleges include Associate Degree Programs, Diploma Programs, and Certificate Programs.

9. Lanier Tech, in partnership with IHS, offers a GED program to those who have not earned a high school diploma.

10. Certain certificate programs at Lanier Tech do not require a high school diploma, GED, or test placement scores.

11. Of the projected top ten jobs through 2010, eight are computer related and the other two are in the medical field (home care and medical assistant). All are areas for tech prep students.

12. Most businesses say that the most important skills that employees can have to enhance their employability are: being able to read, write clearly and correctly and solve problems.