Program Administration

Program Administration


Manages the State Program Regulations for all programs, College HOPE Eligibility Calculation Service (CHECS), Dual Enrollment funding program, REACH Georgia Scholarship program, design of the new systems: Postsecondary Functions and High School Functions. Provides state training.


Provides assistance with program regulations, eligibility information, CHECS, initial eligibility for the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship programs, administrative review process and exception requests. Provides assistance with the Dual Enrollment funding application and program requirements. Provides training and assistance with the design of the systems and guidance of the state aid programs.


Vice President: Pennie Strong - [email protected] - 770.724.9014


Program Administration - [email protected] - 770.724.9251


CHECS - [email protected]


Dual Enrollment funding Program- [email protected]


REACH Georgia Scholarship Program – [email protected]


Marketing Communications and Outreach Services


Provides financial aid information to students, parents and high schools including state aid program information and FAFSA completion events. Provides newsletters and creates social media content (podcasts, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.)


Vice President: Melissa Cruz [email protected] 770.724.9078


Outreach Manager: Mendi Morrow [email protected] – 770.724.9062


Outreach Team: [email protected]