Post-Secondary Options

Colleges & Universities

Options to consider:

Four year colleges and universities

Two year colleges and universities

Community Colleges

Private vs. Public Click link below for more information:
http://www.academicinfo.net/college-prep/private-vs-public-college-which-would-suit-me-better 

In-state vs. Out-of-state Click link below for more information:
http://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2014/07/should-you-go-in-state-or-out-of-state-for-college/

Choosing the Right Fit

Lots of factors are in play when deciding on the right college. Explore things to consider by clicking below.
https://www.petersons.com/college-search/colleges-universities-choosing-fit.aspx

Guide to Accredited Colleges in Georgia - https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/georgia/

Guide to Affordable Online Colleges in Georgia - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/georgia/

Financial Aid for Online Colleges - http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/

Technical Colleges

Need a general overview of the technical college route?  Find out here!

Explore Georgia Technical Colleges here!

Military

There are several ways to serve in the US Military, as well as several benefits for enlisting.

Various US Military representatives visit Johnson County High School throughout the year. If you are interested, keep an eye out during lunch periods. 

Financial Aid

Sources of Scholarships

Government

• Federal and State governments are sources of Aid 
• Examples include the Federal Pell Grant and HOPE Scholarship
• Information on Federal Student Aid can be found here.

Colleges

• Many colleges offer a combination of merit-based and needs-based scholarship opportunities for students attending their school
• Review the Financial Aid website or Financial Aid office at your school of choice to learn more about what opportunities exist

Private Organizations

• Companies, foundations, community organizations, etc. offer "private" scholarships
• Research what may be available through employers or parents' employers, organizations (Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, etc.), or religious affiliation

HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship Information
What is the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship?

The HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships are open to Georgia residents who have met high academic achievement and plan to attend a HOPE eligible post-secondary school in Georgia.  The HOPE/Zell Miller scholarship awards cover a significant portion of the tuition cost.  Information on specific award amounts can be found here.

Eligibility Information

To be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, students must meet the following basic requirements:​

1. Meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements;
2. Be a legal resident of Georgia;
3. Meet enrollment requirements;
4. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements;
5. Meet academic achievement standards;
6. Be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs;
7. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990;
8. Not have exceeded the maximum award limits for any HOPE program.
9. Graduate from a HOPE eligible high school with a minimum 3.0 core grade point average (as calculated by GSFC). A core grade point average ONLY factors in grades from academic courses (Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Foreign Language).​

To be eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, students must meet the criteria to be awarded the HOPE scholarship, AND
​   1. Graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.7 core grade point average (as calculated by GSFC) combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national test administration and meet all HOPE Scholarship eligibility requirements.

Application Procedure

Students can apply for the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship by completing one of the following procedures:

• ​Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  FAFSA information can be found here.
• Complete the online or paper version of the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPPS).  GSFAPPS information can be found here.

Scholarship Opportunities at Popular Schools

2016-2017 HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR: http://www.fastweb.com/nfs/fastweb/static/educators-2016/high-school-calendar-2016-17.pdf  

Post-secondary Testing

The SAT and ACT are college entrance exams designed to evaluate a student's academic potential and achievement. Typically, colleges and universities do not have a preference as to which test a student takes. Many schools will “super score.”  This means the admissions panel is reviewing all testing attempts collectively.  They will combine the highest math score with the highest verbal score, regardless of whether those results came from the same testing session.  An admissions officer always looks for a student’s highest potential.
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For students who do not meet the minimum SAT/ACT requirements for their school(s) of choice, the COMPASS may be required. 

Students who meet Fee-Waiver Eligibility are entitled to limited fee waivers for SAT and ACT testing. Students can receive two fee waivers for the ACT and two fee waivers for the SAT during their junior or senior year. Before registering for the test, students should visit the counseling office to obtain these fee waivers. 

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