How does OSA report Hope Scholarship eligibility?
OSA received the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship eligibility data from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. OSA reports the number and percent eligible for the HOPE at the school, system, and state levels. The number of graduates eligible to receive HOPE Scholarships is reported by local school systems to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Eligible students include those who graduated any time during the 2004-2005 school year as well as in the summer of 2005 while maintaining a B average during their high school program of study. Eligible students may use the HOPE scholarship to attend a postsecondary school in Georgia. The HOPE scholarship program is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. The percentage of graduates is computed using the number of reported eligible-for-HOPE graduates divided by the number of 2004-2005 graduates. Student and School Demographics: FAQ What is the data source for enrollment figures? Enrollment graphs show both Fal
