Augusta University has welcomed a third class of Augusta Promise scholars, adding another cohort to a program that combines help paying for college with support navigating it.
In its Nov. 10 announcement, the university describes the program as an opportunity for first-generation students to graduate without debt through financial aid, scholarships and continuing academic and personal support. The announcement identifies five recipients in the new class.
For families considering AU, the practical distinction is between the program’s goal and an automatic offer. Admission to the university does not itself mean selection for Augusta Promise.
The university’s program page says the scholarship works with other federal and state grants and scholarships to meet financial need associated with full-time resident tuition, mandatory fees, standard housing and a meal plan.
Candidates are evaluated on factors including Georgia residency, admission as a first-time freshman, qualification for HOPE or Zell Miller, and Pell Grant eligibility. A completed FAFSA is required each academic year by the applicable deadline.
The program is designed for eight semesters. Continuing recipients must maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.0, retain HOPE or Zell Miller eligibility, complete the annual FAFSA, remain in good standing and meet program requirements.
The support also includes a dedicated coordinator, individualized planning, faculty or staff mentors and leadership programming. That combination is central to the university’s description: help staying on track, as well as help with the bill.
Families can ask undergraduate admissions about the selection process and upcoming deadlines at 706-737-1632 or admissions@augusta.edu. Before counting on an award, they should confirm both eligibility and selection with the university.