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
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
GBPI In The News Ga. board proposes plan to plug $25 million dual enrollment shortfall May 2, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin State officials recently pitched a plan to plug a potential $25 million budget gap in Georgia’s popular, but increasingly expensive, dual enrollment program by not paying for books and fees for the upcoming school year. GBPI’s Jennifer Lee offered her thoughts on the current state of dual enrollment in Georgia. Read the full story at […] Read more » Dual Enrollment Higher Education Jennifer Lee
Budget and Taxes Higher Education Jennifer Lee Reports Legislation Curbs Growth of Dual Enrollment Costs | Bill Analysis: House Bill 444 (LC 33 7896S) March 13, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on Legislation Curbs Growth of Dual Enrollment Costs | Bill Analysis: House Bill 444 (LC 33 7896S) Download PDF Updated on May 8, 2019: Though House Bill 444 did not pass during the 2019 legislative session, the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) used its regulatory authority to change Dual Enrollment payment rates to colleges. GSFC eliminated awards for books and fees. The program used to pay colleges for tuition, mandatory fees and […] Read more » Dual Enrollment higher ed HOPE Scholarship Jennifer Lee State Taxes
Alan Essig GBPI In The News Georgia to mark 25 years of lottery, HOPE grants June 21, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by Alan Essig State leaders are scheduled Wednesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most important decisions by voters and government in recent history: the start of the Georgia Lottery, which funds the HOPE Scholarship and its pre-kindergarten program. Read the full article in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution. Read more » Higher Education HOPE Scholarship Jennifer Lee
GBPI In The News Tuition stable at GA colleges, but living costs going up May 5, 2018 / May 19, 2020 by GBPI Admin Many Georgia college students got some good news when the state’s Board of Regents voted at its April meeting to not raise tuition next school year — but that doesn’t mean students won’t be paying more to go to school this fall. The cost to live on campus at most public colleges and universities is going up. Read […] Read more » Higher Education Jennifer Lee
GBPI In The News Bill aims to help more low-income Georgians pay for college April 1, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin Georgia lawmakers passed legislation in the final hours before they left the state Capitol for good this session that many say marks the state’s most expansive effort to help low-income public college students earn their degrees. Read the full article on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read more » Education Higher Education Jennifer Lee
GBPI In The News Georgia House committee approves HOPE scholarship eligibility change February 21, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin A Georgia House of Representatives committee voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of a bill that would extend student eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship from seven to 15 years. The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute has pushed for the change, citing statistics showing less than 20 percent of students at some colleges receive HOPE while the average age […] Read more » Higher Education HOPE Scholarship Jennifer Lee
GBPI In The News Report: 6 steps Georgia can take To make college affordable January 10, 2018 / January 14, 2020 by GBPI Admin More jobs these days require some kind of college education. The rising cost of higher education stands between a lot of Georgians and their diplomas. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute has issued some recommendations to make college more affordable and accessible. Read the full article on WABE. Read more » Higher Education HOPE Scholarship Jennifer Lee
