The State of Georgia Legislature passes legislation every year on the HOPE Factor Rate. The Factor Rate is the percentage HOPE scholarship will pay using last year’s per credit hour tuition rate. Since the tuition rate for 2023-2024 is the same as 2022-2023 this means HOPE will cover 100% of the UNG On-campus rate and UNG Online rate beginning Fall 2023 (eCore classes have a different tuition rate).
Zell Miller Scholarship can only be earned during high school. Zell Miller Scholarship is not impacted by the factor rate that may change each year. If the factor rate goes down next year, Zell Miller Scholarship eligible students will still receive the full tuition amount they are eligible for as Zell Miller scholars.
If you are an associate degree seeking student taking UNG on-campus or UNG online courses, your tuition rate will be $106.80 per credit hour. For 2023-2024, the HOPE factor rate of 100% means HOPE will pay $106.80 per credit hour (up to 15 hours enrolled per semester).
If you are an bachelor degree seeking student taking UNG on-campus or UNG online courses, your tuition rate will be $186.53 per credit hour. For 2023-2024, the HOPE factor rate of 100% means HOPE will pay $186.53 per credit hour (up to 15 hours enrolled per semester).
If you are an associate degree seeking student, HOPE pays $106.80 per credit hour. The eCore tuition rate is $159 per credit hour. This means you will need to pay the difference between the $159 (tuition rate) and the $106.80 HOPE per credit hour rate. This is a difference of $52.20 per credit hour. HOPE regulations state that HOPE pays based on the regular undergraduate tuition rate so HOPE will not pay 100% of the full cost of eCore tuition for associate degree students.
If you are an associate degree seeking student taking eCore classes, you could change your major to a bachelor degree. HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship will then pay the full amount. Learn more about the Degree Level Change Process. There is a deadline to submit this change; therefore, it is important to submit the form as quickly as possible.
Since the eCore class tuition rate is $159 per credit hour, HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship will pay $159 per credit hour. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship will not pay more than the tuition amount charged.
If you are an associate degree seeking student taking eCore classes, you could change your major to a bachelor degree. HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship will then pay the full amount. Learn more about the Degree Level Change Process. There is a deadline to submit this change; therefore, it is important to submit the form as quickly as possible.
The factor rate is voted on each year by the State of Georgia Legislature. The rate has in the past fluctuated from 83% to 94% depending on the funding available. The new factor rate will be announced in late March 2024 for fall 2024. This means HOPE Scholarship may only cover 100% for the 2023 - 2024 academic year.
HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship only pays towards your tuition costs. You will still have a balance for your mandatory fees, class lab fees and inclusive material charges if assessed.