Bigger Dreams Start Here

Give your child the freedom to thrive in the classroom that fits them best. Through the Georgia GOAL Program, eligible families can secure need‑based scholarships at more than 230 participating schools statewide.

How a GOAL Scholarship Happens

1

Start the conversation with the admissions team at any partner campus.

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The school reviews your financial profile and recommends an award to GOAL.

3

GOAL funds the scholarship with dollars that Georgia taxpayers have redirected through the Education Expense Credit program.

Average first‑year award: $4,508 per student.

Why Families Make the Switch

Tuition puts private school out of reach

Scholarships offset a meaningful share of cost; many schools layer on extra aid

Limited school choices nearby

Explore more than 231 distinct campuses—large or small, faith‑based or independent—across every region

Child needs individual attention

Smaller classes and specialized programs translate to personalised learning

College & career readiness

Partner schools consistently post graduation and test scores that exceed state averages

Impact snapshot: Since 2008, GOAL has awarded 82,631 scholarships worth $372.5 million to 31,488 scholars—46 % students of color.

 Results for Georgia Taxpayers

A 2023 state audit shows the program saves $56.5 million annually for state and local budgets.

Who Pays for the Scholarships?

Every dollar originates from Georgians who choose to earn a state tax credit instead of sending that money to the general fund. Those contributions are then used to fund scholarships through Georgia GOAL.

Can My Child Qualify?

Take The First Step Today

Browse the interactive school map, then ask your favorite campus about a GOAL award. Need guidance? Call 770‑828‑4625 or email [email protected].

Compliance & Transparency – GOAL operates under Georgia’s Qualified Education Expense (QEE) Tax Credit law, publishes annual audits, and protects every form submission with site‑wide HTTPS encryption.