GA HB385

Students concurrently pursuing a baccalaureate degree and a first professional degree may continue receiving HOPE scholarship for the full eligible hours, provided they continuously meet achievement standards.

Students who earned a baccalaureate degree while meeting achievement standards may use remaining HOPE scholarship hours for a graduate program if they enroll within 18 months of graduation.

HOPE scholarship hours for professional/graduate degrees are reduced by the number of dual enrollment credit hours that were paid for with state funds.

Effective July 1, 2026, applying to the 2027-2028 academic year and beyond.