GBPI In The News ‘Cautiously optimistic but realistically pessimistic’: Georgia colleges prepare for unknowns of fall semester May 28, 2020 / June 26, 2020 by Alex Welch Colleges across Georgia have assembled planning teams for what they say will be a return to in-person classes this fall after an abrupt switch to distance education in March to limit the novel coronavirus pandemic. Faced with changing data and guidance, and the many known factors about the future of the pandemic, they’re planning for […] Read more » Budget Cuts COVID-19 Higher Education Jennifer Lee Tobacco Tax
Coronavirus Higher Education Jennifer Lee People Powered Prosperity State Agency Approves New Dual Enrollment Caps, Grade-Level Restrictions and SAT/ACT Deadlines for HOPE May 7, 2020 / July 28, 2020 by Jennifer Lee The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Board of Commissioners approved several policy changes to Dual Enrollment, HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships on May 1. Dual Enrollment changes follow the passage of House Bill 444, legislation designed to curb cost growth in the fast-growing program, which the governor signed on April 28. Other policy changes come […] Read more » Higher Education
Blog Coronavirus Higher Education Jennifer Lee Reports Students Need to Be Secure to Be Successful April 30, 2020 / May 28, 2020 by Jennifer Lee The coronavirus pandemic reveals the fragile financial situations of many Georgia college students. Many Georgia students struggle to pay for basic needs like housing, food, health care and transportation. Before the pandemic: 42 percent of students reported not receiving any financial support from parents or guardians 39 percent struggled with stable housing 37 percent had […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 Higher Education lottery reserves
GBPI In The News Georgia public colleges could take $350 million hit from virus April 14, 2020 / June 23, 2020 by Caitlin Highland The University System of Georgia faces revenue losses of $340 million to $350 million through this summer because of coronavirus impacts, according to University System Chancellor Steve Wrigley. The system’s per-student funding from the state is already down 35 percent over the past 20 years, he reminded members of the state Board of Regents in […] Read more » cares act COVID-19 Higher Education Jennifer Lee University of Georgia University System of Georgia
GBPI In The News No tuition increase expected at Georgia public colleges in the fall April 9, 2020 / June 23, 2020 by Alex Welch The chief of the state’s university system is recommending a tuition freeze for the upcoming academic year at Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities. On Tuesday, the Board of Regents, the appointed board that oversees Georgia public higher education system, will be asked to approve a recommendation of no increase in tuition for the 2020-2021 […] Read more » COVID-19 Higher Education In-State Tuition Jennifer Lee
Blog Coronavirus Higher Education Jennifer Lee How the Federal Relief Package Affects Higher Education April 6, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Congress passed a $2 trillion relief package that includes provisions covering health care, payments to American families and support for businesses. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act also included several provisions related to higher education, affecting colleges and universities, faculty, staff and students. Georgia Colleges Expected to Get $378 Million Through Education […] Read more » cares act coronavirus COVID-19 Higher Education Student Loans
Blog Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Jennifer Lee Stephanie Angel Every Georgian Deserves Access to Higher Education February 21, 2020 / June 18, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Co-authored by Policy Fellow Stephanie Angel and Senior Policy Analyst Jennifer Lee Diana graduated from Gainesville High School at the top of her class in 2014. She started attending the University of North Georgia (UNG), taking a lower course load than she wanted, because she could not afford to go to school full-time. Though she […] Read more » daca Higher Education
Fact Sheets Higher Education Jennifer Lee Unused Lottery Funds Available to Support More Affordable Access to College February 14, 2020 / April 28, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Since FY 2011, lawmakers have appropriated an average of $60 million more every year for HOPE Scholarships and Grants than students receive.[1] Over time, the state treasury has amassed nearly $1.3 billion in lottery reserves built up from unspent surplus funds.[2] Georgia is required by law to have 50 percent of the prior year’s net […] Read more » Higher Education Lottery scholarships
Jennifer Lee Past Events College Affordability and Completion Day at the Capitol February 11, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Lee The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Atlanta will host its first College Affordability and Completion day at the state capitol on Monday, February 24, 2020, from 7:45 – 10 a.m. in the State Capitol, Room 230. (Note: You must bring an ID to enter the Capitol). For over […] Read more » Financial Aid higher ed Higher Education HOPE Scholarship scholarships
Higher Education Jennifer Lee Reports Overview: Georgia’s 2021 Fiscal Year Budget for Lottery-Funded Programs January 29, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Lee Download PDF Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed 2021 budget includes $1.3 billion for Georgia’s lottery-funded pre-Kindergarten and HOPE financial aid programs. About $888 million is for HOPE and $392 million is for pre-K. HOPE awards were not affected by budget cuts, though administrative costs and technical assistance funded by the lottery were cut by 4 percent […] Read more » Budget Higher Education HOPE Pre-K State Budget
