Dade Families Qualify For Georgia Promise Scholarship
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This month, the Georgia Education Savings Authority (GESA) announced the launch of mygeorgiapromise.org, the information hub for the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The Georgia Promise Scholarship provides eligible K-12 students in lower performing schools up to $6,500 in annual funding for private school tuition, tutoring services, and other qualified education expenses through an education savings account.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship is open to students who reside in a Georgia public school attendance zone that is in the lower 25 percent of all public schools, and who have been enrolled in a Georgia public school for two consecutive full-time equivalent (FTE) counts (typically one academic year), or are a rising kindergarten student. Parents must have been Georgia residents for at least a year, with exceptions for active-duty military.
Dade County High School was included on the list of lowest performing schools, meaning Dade families who meet the criteria can apply in early 2025.
“Mygeorgiapromise.org will make it easy for families, schools, and providers to learn about eligibility and the application process as we work toward the program launch in July 2025,” said Georgia Promise Scholarship Program Senior Vice President Mitch Seabaugh. “Our team is thankful for the support of Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and the Georgia General Assembly in creating educational opportunities for Georgia families to find the best fit for each unique student’s needs.”
Through mygeorgiapromise.org, parents may pay for private school tuition, fees, and tutoring services provided by an educator certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The scholarship may also be used for textbooks and supplemental materials, services from a physician or licensed therapist for occupational, behavioral, physical, or speech-language therapies, curriculum, and transportation to a service provider (up to $500 per year). Up to 50 percent of unused funds in an academic year may carry forward to the following academic year.
“This exciting, new scholarship program is still under development and will be available to students starting in July 2025,” said Seabaugh. “We will continue to update and enhance mygeorgiapromise.org over the coming months. Families may expect to apply for the Georgia Promise Scholarship through the website in early Spring 2025 for the Fall 2025 semester.”
To learn more about this program, please visit mygeorgiapromise.org or email promise.scholarship@gsfc.org.
