Helping Educate Reservists and Their Offspring (HERO) Scholarship
Up to $2,000 per year for full-time enrollment, prorated for part-time study and limited by terms; total aid cannot exceed cost of attendance.
About Helping Educate Reservists and Their Offspring (HERO) Scholarship
HERO supports postsecondary education for families connected to qualifying Guard or reserve service.
The 2026–27 regulation defines eligible members, service, dependents, citizenship, and Georgia residency, with exceptions for military personnel stationed in Georgia and state Guard members. Students must attend an eligible postsecondary institution and provide service or relationship documents requested by the school. Enrollment level affects proration; the college confirms eligible terms and credits.
Read the FY2027 regulation first and ask the college financial-aid office for its document list: orders, service history, proof of relationship, and residency evidence can vary by pathway. Complete FAFSA if the college requires it, submit the HERO form by its institutional deadline, and keep copies. Ask how the scholarship coordinates with other state or military aid.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to $2,000 per year for full-time enrollment, prorated for part-time study and limited by terms; total aid cannot exceed cost of attendance.
How to apply or get help: Read the FY2027 regulation first and ask the college financial-aid office for its document list: orders, service history, proof of relationship, and residency evidence can vary by pathway. Complete FAFSA if the college requires it, submit the HERO form by its institutional deadline, and keep copies. Ask how the scholarship coordinates with other state or military aid. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Public student financial-aid program