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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability to Hold Second Meeting

ATLANTA (September 15, 2025) — On Thursday, September 18,2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, chaired by Sen. Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), will hold its second meeting.

EVENT DETAILS:                      

  • Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
  • Time: Morning Session: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Georgia State Capitol, Room 450, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
  • This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here.

ABOUT THE MEETING:
The Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability, established pursuant to SR 474, will explore options for making higher education more affordable for Georgians, including creating a means-tested scholarship program.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.  

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Sen. Nan Orrock serves as the Democratic Caucus Secretary. She represents the 36th Senate District which includes portions of Fulton County. She may be reached at 404.463.8054 or by email at nan.orrock@senate.ga.gov.

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Sen. Sally Harrell Files “Georgia Good Faith Grant Act” Comprehensive Needs-Based Scholarship to Expand Access to Higher Education

ATLANTA (March 6, 2024) – Today, Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) announced a bipartisan effort to expand access to post-secondary education for Georgia students. Senate Bill 526, the “Good Faith Grant Act,” co-sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) and Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta), creates a comprehensive needs-based scholarship program for Georgia students that qualify for college admissions, but might not qualify for the Hope Scholarship. Georgia is one of just a few states that does not have a needs-based scholarship program.

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