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GA HB38

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the credit completion threshold for four-year program students to qualify for needs-based financial aid from 80% to 70% of program requirements
  • Adds a new eligibility pathway for two-year program students who have completed 45% of their credit requirements toward their credential
  • Extends the automatic repeal date of Georgia's needs-based financial aid program from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2029
  • Eligible students must still meet income criteria (economically disadvantaged or have a financial aid gap), complete FAFSA, and qualify for state scholarships or grants under Code Section 20-3-519.1

Legislative Description

Education; needs based financial aid program; revise definition of eligible student

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-12

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/20/2025
Higher Education1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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