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Committee recommends expansion of Georgia College Completion Grant; bill sent forward by voice vote
Summary
The House Higher Education Committee voted to recommend House Bill 38 (LC 610053), which lowers eligibility thresholds for the Georgia College Completion Grant and extends the program's sunset, after hearing data from the Georgia Student Finance Commission and testimony from nonprofit advocates.
The House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday recommended House Bill 38 (LC 610053) to expand eligibility for the Georgia College Completion Grant and extend the program’s sunset. The committee, chaired by Rep. Chuck Martin, approved the recommendation by voice vote after a presentation from Lynn Riley, president of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and public testimony from nonprofit education advocates.
The bill would lower the completion threshold for a 4‑year program from 80% to 70% and set a 45% threshold for 2‑year programs. It would also extend the program’s statutory sunset beyond the current June 30, 2025 date. The grant carries a lifetime maximum award per recipient of $25,100 and is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission to participating institutions, which select eligible students.
Committee members said the change aims to let more students — particularly those in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and community colleges — access “last‑mile”…
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