Accessible Higher Education
Overview
The Need for Need-Based Aid
Georgia is one of only two states that lack broad need-based financial aid. 75 percent of Georgians support …
Higher Education Committee Hears Performance Audit of Student Access Loans
At the House Higher Education Committee meeting on February 2, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts presented …
Overview: 2023 Fiscal Year Budget for Lottery-Funded Programs
Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed 2023 budget includes $1.4 billion for Georgia’s lottery-funded pre-Kindergarten and HOPE financial …
Fact Sheet: Sports Betting
Co-authored by Danny Kanso, Senior Policy Analyst for Budget & Taxes As of January 2022, 31 …
4 Ways Georgia Lawmakers Can Make College More Affordable in 2022
In 2022, Georgia lawmakers can follow through on initiatives begun last year to invest in college affordability and …
Overview: 2023 Fiscal Year Budget for Higher Education
Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposed 2023 budget allocates $3.1 billion for the Board of Regents and $439 …
Resources on Need-Based Aid
Current Status: Georgia is one of only two states that does not operate a need-based financial aid program. …
2022 Policy Priorities
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all …
A Need-Based Financial Aid Program for Georgia
Key Takeaways Georgia can raise educational achievement through a need-based grant for college students, which …
Breaking Down the Federal Recovery Proposal
The recovery legislation taking shape in the House of Representatives will allow our families and our economy to …
How Federal Higher Education Proposals Affect Georgia
Key Takeaways: Federal lawmakers face multiple opportunities to support college affordability and completion for Georgians. Increasing Pell Grants …
2021 Fast Facts on HOPE
HOPE At-a-Glance provides a quick and simple reference of the state’s six lottery-funded HOPE programs. HOPE provides …