The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program provides tuition scholarships to children who desire to attend private K-12 schools. When making application to a participating school for receipt of a GOAL Scholarship, families must provide proof of eligibility.

Families may begin applying for Georgia GOAL scholarship on December 1, 2025, for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to apply for a Georgia GOAL scholarship is March 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the March 1, 2026, deadline will be reviewed in the order received upon completion and may be subject to the availability of funds at that time.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A Georgia GOAL SCHOLARSHIP

Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc. does not accept scholarship applications directly. Parents desiring to apply for a scholarship should complete the following information and submit it directly to Mr. Todd Shafer at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School. While completion and submission of this form does not guarantee receipt of a GOAL Scholarship, it is the initial step in the process. In awarding scholarship funds, St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School will work closely with its existing tuition assistance office and scholarship committee.

• Submit a new student application(s) to SMCS.

• Complete an online FACTS Grant Assessment Application for financial aid.

• Complete and submit to SMCS the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Application Form. You must be a Georgia resident to apply for the Georgia GOAL scholarship. 

Please note that a complete packet must be submitted by the March 1, 2026, deadline. The complete packet must include a finalized online FACTS Grant Assessment Application and a completed SMCS Georgia GOAL Application (with proof of Georgia residency) provided to SMCS. 

• Applicants receiving a GOAL Scholarship must reapply via the school on a yearly basis for consideration. Funds are awarded each year based on need and availability. GOAL Scholarship recipients must maintain academic and behavioral standards set forth by St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School.

Please contact Mr. Todd Shafer, principal, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 706-733-6193 if you have any questions.