Georgia's LEAP (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) Grant

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Georgia's LEAP (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) Grant

Purpose

To provide residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need with grant assistance toward the cost of attendance at eligible public and private colleges/universities and technical colleges in Georgia.

Eligibility

Demonstrate substantial financial need, as determined by federal need-analysis methodology;
Apply for and be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant;
Be enrolled in an eligible Georgia public college, university, technical college or private college or university in a program of study that is Pell eligible and leads to an undergraduate degree, diploma, and certificate;
Be at least a half-time (6 hours per term) student;
Be a legal resident of Georgia;
Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status;
Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements;
Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990;
Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program;
Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the college.
Value

LEAP award amounts vary from $300 to $2,000 per academic year, depending upon the extent of the recipient's financial need.

Application Procedure

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some colleges may also require applicants to complete the college's financial aid application. Each participating college sets their application deadline date.

Other Information

Recipients are eligible to receive payment for the equivalent of 8 semesters or 12 quarters.

You can read the official program regulations for full details about LEAP guidelines, policies, and procedures.