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Carol Ann Lott

Introduction to GAcollege411.org

Overview

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• GAcollege411.org is a free, online tool created to help Georgia students plan, apply and pay for college

• Provided by the State of Georgia

• Administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

GAcollege411.org

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Career Planning

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Learn About Yourself

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Explore Careers: Career List

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Explore Careers: Career Descriptions

• Resume Builder• Cover Letter• Job Interview Practice• Thank-You Letter

Builder

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Get A Job

High School Planning

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• Helpful advice on how to get and stay ahead in class

• How To…• Homework Helpers

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Succeeding in High School

College Planning

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Test Prep

• Research post secondary schools based on over 30 criteria

– Location– School Size– Tuition Costs– Test Scores– And more

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Explore Schools

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Explore Schools

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Applications & Transcripts

Financial Aid Planning

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Financial Aid 101

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Scholarships

HOPE Program

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• Academic or Merit Scholarships– HOPE Scholarship– Zell Miller Scholarship

• Grants– HOPE Grant– Zell Miller Grant– Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG)– HOPE GED Grant

• Loans– Student Access Loan (SAL)– Student Access Loan – Technical (SALT)

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Financial Aid Applications

• Select a program

• Click on the program name to view requirements

• If eligible and would like to apply for the program, select Apply for this Program

• Click Select to submit your application

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Financial Aid Applications: GSFAPPS

Your Portfolio

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Your Profile

• Experiences• Activities• Community Services and

Service Learning• Physical Health Activities• Awards, Distinctions and

Honors• Leadership Experiences• Networking• Projects

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Contact Us

800.505.4732 outreach@gsfc.org

Be Social

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GSFC and GAcollege411

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OUR MISSIONTo promote and increase access to education

beyond high school for Georgians.

OUR VISIONTo be the premier provider of student financial

aid and educational services for Georgians.