Funding & ESA · 2025–26

Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025–26: $6,500 Amount + Eligibility

The Georgia Promise Scholarship provides up to $6,500 per student for approved education expenses.

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Section 01The Short Answer

Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025 2026 provides up to $6,500 per student for approved education expenses. This amount does not vary by county. The program is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), the official state authority managing the scholarship.

The maximum listed Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025 2026 award is $6,500 per eligible student. Program authority and legislative background can be reviewed through the Georgia General Assembly, which established the scholarship framework.

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Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025 2026 pays $6,500, but you have to be leaving a public school to qualify. Confirm that before you apply.

Section 02Quick summary

The short version
  • Maximum award: $6,500
  • Statewide amount
  • Application required
  • Managed by GSFC

Section 03Who qualifies?

Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025 2026 eligibility depends on participation requirements defined by the state.

Families must apply through GSFC and meet the program criteria outlined on the official GSFC program page.

If you want to compare other homeschool funding options, see our state funding guides.

Section 04What can the funds be used for?

Approved categories typically include:

  • Tuition at eligible schools
  • Curriculum and instructional materials
  • Approved tutoring services
  • Educational services defined by the state
Before you spend: Always confirm approved uses on the official GSFC site before making purchases.

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Section 05Application timing

Application windows are published on the official GSFC page.

Miss the deadline and you wait for the next cycle.

Funding is not retroactive.

Section 06Planning advice

Do not allocate all $6,500 at once.

Plan the first 8–12 weeks, then reassess.

Track spending monthly.

If you have questions about structuring tutoring within scholarship limits, contact us here: Contact Inspire Tutors.

Inspire has been helping Georgia families plan tutoring around programs like the Promise Scholarship since 2012 – part of more than 20,000 students taught across Canada and the US.

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Section 07FAQ

Is the award always $6,500?
The program lists up to $6,500 per eligible student.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the Georgia Student Finance Commission website.
Can I use funds for tutoring?
Yes, if the expense meets official program guidelines.

Always confirm eligibility and approved spending categories directly on the official GSFC website before applying.

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Reviewed by Mme. Jorgelina FalconCertified French teacher · DELF A1–B2 & TEF C1 examiner · 9 years teaching French, Spanish & English. She reviews every funding guide on this site for accuracy.

✓ Verified June 2026

Sources (official program pages): Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) · Georgia General Assembly. Award amount reflects the published Georgia Promise Scholarship 2025 2026 figure and is subject to change.