Maintaining REACH Eligibility

While in Middle/High School

• Maintain strong grades
• A middle school REACH Scholar must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 or better as calculated by the School System.
• A high school REACH Scholar must maintain a Secondary Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 as calculated by GSFA/GSFC in the same manner as the high school grade point average for initial HOPE Scholarship eligibility.
• Maintain good attendance
• REACH Scholars must adhere to the Participating School System’s stated attendance policy and attend classes regularly. A REACH Scholar will be placed on probation for one semester after reaching five or more combined excused and/or unexcused absences in one semester. While on probation, the Scholar may be removed from the program if he/she has any additional unexcused absences or three or more excused absences.
• Maintain good behavior
• REACH Scholars must adhere to the Participating School System’s stated disciplinary policy. A REACH Scholar will be placed on probation for one semester if he/she receives more than one in-school suspension per semester or immediately upon an out-of-school suspension. While on probation, the Scholar may be removed from the program if he/she has an additional suspension.
• Remain drug and alcohol-free
• A REACH Scholar convicted of committing a felony or misdemeanor involving marijuana, controlled substances, and/or dangerous drugs, is immediately ineligible for further participation in the REACH Program.
• A REACH Scholar who fails to comply with the Participating School System’s drug and alcohol policies will be immediately ineligible for further participation in the REACH Program.
• Meet with his/her assigned REACH mentor a minimum of eight times per semester.
• Meet with his/her assigned REACH academic coach a minimum of four times per semester.
• Attend REACH program activities.
• Graduate from high school.
• Enroll in HOPE-eligible college or university within the state of Georgia.

While in College

• Meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, per Georgia state law. The requirement to register applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are at least 18, are citizens or eligible non-citizens who came to the United States prior to age 26;
• Must be enrolled full-time at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in the state of Georgia
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 HOPE-calculated GPA and Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Complete and submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year of college
• Cannot be in default on a federal or state educational loan or owe refund for a federal or state student financial aid program