All Roll Calls
Yes: 215 • No: 8
GeorgiaHB 382025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Education; needs based financial aid program; revise definition of eligible student
Sponsored By: Scott Hilton (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Charles Martin (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Higher EducationGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Needs-based aid extended through 2029
The needs-based college aid program stays in place through June 30, 2029. Eligible low-income students can keep getting these awards until then. After that date, the law ends this subpart unless the state acts again.
Stricter rules for low‑income college aid
Georgia tightens who counts as an eligible student for needs-based aid. You must be from an economically disadvantaged family or have a financial aid gap the commission confirms. You must file the FAFSA, meet any academic standards the commission sets, and be eligible for a state scholarship or grant under Code Section 20-3-519.1. Progress rules: 80% of credits done in a four-year program, or 45% in a two-year program. If you fall short, you cannot get this award.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Hilton
Republican • House
Jan Jones
Republican • House
Charles Martin
Republican • House
Matt Reeves
Republican • House
Deborah Silcox
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Max Burns
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 46 • No: 5
House vote • 2/19/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 169 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/12/2025HouseAct 118
5/12/2025Effective Date
5/12/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/28/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/28/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/13/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
2/20/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
2/19/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
2/19/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
1/30/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
1/16/2025HouseHouse First Readers
1/15/2025HouseHouse Hopper
1/14/2025House
Bill Text
HB 38/AP* (v3)
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