GEORGIA MATCH is a simple way for you to know where you are eligible for admission (to be admitted to college), based on your high school calculated HOPE grade point average (GPA) through 11th grade. We want to make it easy for you to see where you could attend college in Georgia based on your current academic record and to apply to institutions you are most interested in attending! You will still need to submit an application, but that will be easy – keep reading to learn how! Your GEORGIA MATCH colleges are on your GAfutures Student Dashboard.

Note: GEORGIA MATCH works with public and private accredited high schools in Georgia.

DISCLAIMER: The colleges and universities listed on the student’s GEORGIA MATCH letter or Dashboard represent a provisional acceptance only and does not guarantee acceptance to a college or university or a specific major/program of study. An official admissions status is determined by the college or university using their admission criteria and the student’s final transcript and high school graduation status.

Many of Georgia’s public institutions of higher education offer admissions based solely on your academic record. The institutions on your list were selected based on your high school submitting your transcript data after 11th grade so an underclass HOPE GPA could be calculated by mid-September 2024.

You will still need to submit an admissions application, but that will be easy – keep reading to learn how!

A senior may not have received a letter in October because the 11th grade transcript record submitted securely by the high school did not include a USPS deliverable address or a calculated HOPE GPA.

In your GEORGIA MATCH Dashboard you can print your GEORGIA MATCH letter, see the list of institutions where you meet provisional acceptance, and you can “Request Information” and "Claim Your Spot”.

To see if you have access to the GEORGIA MATCH Dashboard, sign in or create a GAfutures account. Once signed in you will see the GEORGIA MATCH Dashboard at the top of the page. If you do not see the dashboard, make sure your Profile includes your correct name and social security number. If your Profile information is correct, and you are not able to view your GEORGIA MATCH Dashboard, it means that GSFC did not receive your transcript record from the high school.

High School Seniors that do not receive a GEORGIA MATCH letter can still apply for admission to any Georgia college or university and enroll the fall term following their high school graduation in spring. You have options for new opportunities.

Note: You must be a senior at one of Georgia's public or private accredited high schools that works with GAfutures.

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.

No, GEORGIA MATCH looks to see if you meet the initial eligibility for admission at USG Colleges and Universities. Upon completion of the full application, submission of your high school transcript, and test scores (if required) the USG College or University will review the submitted information to ensure you have met the Required High School Curriculum (including Foreign Language) and standardized test scores if needed. Participating GEORGIA MATCH Institutions will make every effort to allow students to make up missing requirements.

Georgia College & State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and University of Georgia conduct a holistic review of applications, which means they review applicants’ academic record in addition to their unique experiences through activities outside of the classroom and personal essays. To learn more about the admissions process at these universities, visit College Search which includes information and links to all the Georgia colleges and universities eligible for state aid and more.

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% job 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.

Use the Student Dashboard link above (you will be prompted to sign into your GAfutures account if you have not done so). Your Student Dashboard will list all the colleges for which you are eligible for provisional admission with GEORGIA MATCH. Select the colleges you want to request more information. Once you have found the right college or university, claim your spot.

What does it mean to “Request Info”? Your name and address will be shared with the institutions that you select. The institution will send you college and admissions information. You will also receive a confirmation email to the email address on your GAfutures account to confirm you have “Requested Info”.

What does it mean to “Claim Your Spot!”? Your name and address will be sent to the institution(s) selected (up to three are allowed). The institution(s) will contact you with the next steps for you to enroll!

You also may request your most recent high school transcript on file with GAfutures be sent to the institution(s) where you “Claim Your Spot”. (Note: a few Georgia high schools do not participate in the GAfutures Transcript Request option for students. If your high school does not participate, you will not have the option to request your transcript be sent when you “Claim Your Spot”. You must contact your high school to request your transcript.)

Once you have “Claimed Your Spot” a confirmation email will be sent to the email address on your GAfutures account to confirm you have “Claimed Your Spot”.

GSFC matches student data using your Social Security Number and date of birth. If your GAfutures Account Profile does not match the information your High School reported in your transcript record, a Dashboard cannot be created for you. Please confirm with your high school that your demographic information is correct.

Creating an account:
Hopefully you have already created a GAfutures account, but if not, you can create one by going to the “Create Account” button on the top right corner of this screen.

Already have an existing account:

Use the “Sign In” button at the top right corner of this page. Don’t worry if you don’t remember your username or password. You may simply click the “Forgot Password” or “Forgot Username” buttons on the “Sign In” screen to reset this information if needed.

Students with a GAfutures account have a Student Dashboard of information that tracks your progress as you work towards high school graduation, plan for college, and attend college in Georgia at one of the state aid eligible colleges.

The Dashboard includes your GEORGIA MATCH information with the "Request Information” and “Claim Your Spot” options. In your GAfutures Dashboard you may check where you are with HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship academic eligibility, the status of your ACT or SAT scores, FAFSA and GSFAPP and request your high school transcript be sent to a Georgia state aid eligible college or the NCAA.

Once you have signed in to your GAfutures account, select the “Claim Your Spot!” button next to the institution you are interested in. GAfutures will submit your details* to the institution you selected. The institution will communicate with you about the college’s steps to apply and enroll to pursue a major. Please be aware there may be an individual institutional fee to submit an admission application. You have not committed to any fee just by claiming your spot.

*Details shared with the institution for “Claim Your Spot” include:

• Student Name
• Address
• Email Address
• Most recent transcript GAfutures has (if requested by student)

The big advantage: A spot is being saved for you using your GEORGIA MATCH letter! Now you can use the GAfutures website to make applying easier. You press “Claim Your Spot” and you wait until the college sends you additional information!

Keep in mind, you may only use the “Claim Your Spot” option for three (3) institutions. Before claiming your spot, you may want to research the colleges in more detail to see if that is the college for you. All the Georgia colleges and universities are listed on GAfutures under the College Search feature.

Some institutions have an admission application fee. Most colleges waive their application fees in November and March during Apply to College Month. 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 colleges on your GEORGIA MATCH letter and your GAfutures GEORGIA MATCH Student Dashboard want to communicate with you now. The GEORGIA MATCH letter allows students to claim their spot only for Fall term of 2025.

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 locations. If you don’t see a session in your area, GAfutures’ Outreach Representatives are available for one-on-one sessions.

You can view your Calculated HOPE GPA and any test scores that GSFC has on your GAfutures Student Dashboard – My High School HOPE GPA.

Note: the HOPE GPA calculation is used for the Zell Miller Scholarship academic eligibility as well.

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 the HOPE or Zell Miller scholarships and grants; you must still meet the program requirements and apply. Complete the GSFAPP or FAFSA then the Financial Aid Office of the college you claim your spot with will determine your eligibility.
• If your final calculated HOPE GPA (at the time of graduation) is lower than what it was at the time of the GEORGIA MATCH letter, your options for admission may change.
• If required for admissions, test scores must be submitted to the admissions office of the college or university you are applying for admissions.