The Agnes Solution
Every young woman with talent and ability should have an education that allows her to discover who she will become.
To make that happen, Agnes Scott offers The Agnes Solution, guaranteed merit awards of $63,000 over four years for qualified students. You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a first-year student to qualify. Transfer students are not eligible for this award.
That’s $15,000 per year for four years plus a $3,000 Agnes Advantage award that you can use for study abroad, an internship or mentored research after your sophomore year.
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Georgia Residents
How do I become eligible for The Agnes Solution?
If you are a Georgia resident who qualifies for the Georgia HOPE Scholarship, you are eligible to receive The Agnes Solution. More information about the HOPE program may be found at www.GAcollege411.org.
Do I have to submit a separate application for The Agnes Solution?
If you are a Georgia resident who has been accepted for admission to Agnes Scott, you must complete the electronic GSFAPPS application, Georgia’s online application for most grants and scholarships administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The GSFAPPS form also serves as the application form for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG). For more information, visit www.GAcollege411.org.
When will I be notified of The Agnes Solution?
Agnes Scott notifies students who are eligible for this award beginning March 1. If you are eligible for other merit- or need-based financial aid, you will receive your complete financial-aid package in a separate mailing. Your final eligibility for HOPE is determined after high school graduation. Beginning in July after graduation, you may log into your account on the GAcollege411 Web site to check your official HOPE status.
What are the requirements to maintain The Agnes Solution while I am at Agnes Scott?
HOPE Scholarships require a cumulative 3.0 GPA at specific checkpoints. If your name appeared on the preliminary list of HOPE scholars in February but does not appear on the final list of HOPE-eligible students after graduation, the college will honor The Agnes Solution commitment of $15,000 for your first year and will review your eligibility for your sophomore year in the spring. However, the college does not replace the HOPE Scholarship funds if a student fails to remain eligible.
If you begin your studies at Agnes Scott as a HOPE Scholar and later lose your eligibility, you will retain the $15,000 annual merit award for a maximum of four years as long as you maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. The college does not replace HOPE funds if a student fails to maintain eligibility.
Non-Georgia Residents
How do I become eligible for The Agnes Solution?
If you are a resident of a state other than Georgia and have a 3.6 GPA and a 1300 SAT (math and verbal) or 29 on the ACT, you qualify for The Agnes Solution.
Do I have to submit a separate application for The Agnes Solution?
If you are a resident of a state outside Georgia, all you have to do is complete your application for admission by January 15. If you are accepted for admission, you will automatically be considered for The Agnes Solution.
When will I be notified of The Agnes Solution?
You will be notified of The Agnes Solution award beginning March 1.
What are the requirements to maintain The Agnes Solution while I am at Agnes Scott?
If your final high school GPA drops below a 3.6, the college will honor The Agnes Solution commitment of $15,000 for your first year and will review your eligibility for your sophomore year in the spring. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Agnes Scott in order to retain the $15,000 annual merit award for a maximum of four years.