How to Apply for HOPE
Students must complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the GSFAPPS
application to apply for any HOPE program. Please view our
HOPE Frequently Asked Questions.
If you decide to apply for HOPE only, please review the GSFAPPS Instructions (in PDF format) which will make the application process easier for you.
If you complete the GSFAPPS application at GAcollege411, you should check the Duck to verify that we have received your application. Your GSFApps application may not automatically roll forward from one academic year to the next. Please contact our office at FinancialAid@clayton.edu if you have any questions.
If you complete the GSFAPPS application, you can only be evaluated for the HOPE Scholarship or the HOPE Grant. You must complete the FAFSA if you would like to also be considered for any type of federal aid (Pell Grant, Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Work-Study, etc.).
Make sure that you check the financial aid deadlines!