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🎓Georgia · Education & Training

Georgia HERO Scholarship

Up to $2,000/year ($8,000 lifetime) for postsecondary education for National Guard/Reserve combat veterans and their families.

Available to any veteranUp to $8,000 over 4 years

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About this benefit

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; Georgia resident for 12+ consecutive months; member of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reserves who served in a combat zone, OR their spouse/children. Must be enrolled at an eligible Georgia postsecondary institution. Apply within 2 years of gaining eligibility.

Covers

Up to $2,000 per academic year; up to $8,000 lifetime. Prorated for part-time enrollment.

How to apply

Application through GAfutures.org.

Verified against official source

Last checked 2026-05-04 against www.gafutures.org. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Georgia state agency before applying.

Other Georgia Education & Training

Combat Veteran Mandatory Fee Waiver (University System of Georgia)

Waiver of mandatory student fees at all USG institutions for qualifying combat veterans.

$200-$600 per semester

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