The GEORGIA MATCH initiative for 2025 includes students who earned their high school equivalency diploma through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) between September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024. The names and addresses of students who earned their HSE Diploma during this time was provided by TCSG to Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC).

All of Georgia’s 22 TCSG institutions and several USG institutions are included on your GEORGIA MATCH Letter. TCSG is offering guaranteed admission to any of their technical colleges.

Admissions to one of the nine USG colleges on your letter is based on the completion status of your HSE Diploma, meeting the college’s requirements as a non-traditional student, and in some instances test scores. You should contact the admissions office of the college you are interested in attending for additional admission information.

You will still need to submit an admissions application to the college you select from your letter, but that will be easy – keep reading to learn how!

The next step will be to apply for admission. You must first create a GAfutures student account. Go to the College Planning tab to search for the college you are interested in attending. You can use the College Applications tab to submit your application.

Note: November is Georgia Apply to College Month. Admission application fees will be waived all month long at all GEORGIA MATCH participating colleges and universities!

If you are interested in a college or university within Georgia that is not on your list, you may still apply to that college! You can use the GAfutures’ College Search to learn more about colleges in Georgia and to apply to an individual college or university.

HSE Diploma Earners may not have received a letter in October if the address provided from your HSE record was not a residency or deliverable address according to the USPS. HSE Diploma Earners can still apply for admission to any of the Georgia colleges and enroll for the upcoming academic year. You have options for new opportunities.

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) serves Georgians in all of the state’s 159 counties. With 22 colleges and 88 campuses, every Georgia resident lives within 50 miles of a Technical College. TCSG colleges offer some courses that can be transferred later to a University System of Georgia college or university. Additionally, TCSG offers certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in high demand career areas including Health Care, Cybersecurity, Aviation, Commercial Driver's Licenses, and many more. Students can take courses in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Employers are highly engaged with the Technical Colleges, which leads to a 99% placement rate for TCSG graduates.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is one of the largest and most respected systems for higher education in the United States. Featuring some of the nation’s best public research institutions, the state’s first public HBCU, and top-ranked campuses in every region of the state, USG’s 26 public colleges and universities offer a comprehensive range of academic programs including certificates, Nexus (a new innovative degree tied to high demand careers), associate, bachelor, master and doctorate degrees that prioritize the knowledge and skills you need for high-impact jobs that move Georgia forward.

Starting your college search journey on GAfutures has many advantages. By using the College Planning tab, you will be able to quickly and easily research all of the colleges and universities in Georgia (not just the ones on your letter) and see what each institution has to offer such as degree programs, tuition cost, student life, and more! Plus, the admission applications for all colleges included on your letter are available by clicking on the College Applications tab.

Additionally, the application fees are waived automatically to all 22 TCSG institutions all year, making GAfutures a perfect starting point for continuing your education in Georgia.

Some institutions have an admission application fee. Most colleges waive their application fees in November and March during the Apply to College Month long event. Be sure to take advantage of submitting your applications during those months! More information about Apply to College Month will be on GAfutures.

We want you to apply now! The GEORGIA MATCH Letter is valid for students who plan on enrolling in the upcoming academic year.

Georgia offers a variety of ways to help you pay for college, and there are also federal sources of financial aid. We know the financial aid application process can be overwhelming, but we can help.

The first step in getting help paying for college is completing the Georgia Student Finance application (GSFAPP) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once completed the Financial Aid Office will review your applications to see what type of federal and state aid you qualify for. There are two types of student aid. Gift Aid is scholarships and grants that do not have to be repaid. Examples of Gift Aid are the Federal Pell Grant and the HOPE Scholarship. Self Help Aid are loans and work study that require cash repayment or for you to work while you are in school.

Need help completing the GSFAPP or FAFSA? Financial Aid events for students and parents happen throughout the state regularly – check out this calendar for dates, times, and location. If you don’t see a session in your area, GAfutures’ Outreach Representatives are available for one-on-one sessions.

Most students do not know exactly what they want to study in college. In many ways, college is there for you to figure out what interests you the most and what you can do for your career. You may have already taken an aptitude assessment like YouScience. These assessments can provide valuable information about your interests and skillsets. In the Resources tab above are some helpful tools that may assist you in identifying areas of interest for you, such as possible majors and career choices. Additionally, the Resources tab includes links to College Search, Scholarship Search, TCSG, USG and Georgia Degrees Pay.

• GEORGIA MATCH is not a guarantee of admission to any of the colleges; you must still apply for admission and provide your final official high school transcript after graduation to the institution(s) of your choice.
• GEORGIA MATCH does not mean you automatically qualify for any type of state or federal financial aid programs. You must still meet the program requirements and apply. Complete the GSFAPP or FAFSA then the Financial Aid Office of the college you plan on attending will determine your eligibility.
• In addition to your HSE Diploma and transcript, USG Institutions may require additional information and documentation prior to an admission decision. Please contact the college admissions office for more information about your admission requirements and status.