Rental Assistance Program
Are you having trouble because of loss of income due to COVID-19? Help is here. If you are a City of Atlanta resident, you may be eligible to receive assistance...
Finding Scholarships
There is over $3 billion in scholarships available every year. Some recommended places to start are GAFutures scholarship search and College Greenlight. (https://www.gafutures.org/scholarship-search and https://www.collegegreenlight.com/scholarships/-s/)
Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This application is required for your student to receive any federal financial aid (such as Pell Grant, Perkins, and Stafford). (https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
Getting Started with FAFSA
This overview video explains the basics on the FAFSA and what you need to do to complete it. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-23SMf5DyQ&feature=youtu.be)
Finding Financial Aid (Grants, Scholarships, Loans)
Get information on the FAFSA and more at the US Department of Education’s official financial aid site. (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/)
Connecting with Other Families
We have a private Facebook group for parents/families of Achieve Atlanta Scholars. To join the group, please contact us.
OneGoal Metro Atlanta’s COVID-19 Response
Food Resources
If you and your family are facing difficult decisions, the Atlanta Community Food Bank would like to help. Your family’s health is your first priority during this time; making sure they have...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis Resource Guide
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis Resource Guide is designed for Achieve Atlanta Scholars Scholars. We’ve compiled resources to help with your mental and physical health, academics, finances,...
Emergency Grant Program
Given the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the impact on our Scholars, Achieve Atlanta has expanded our pilot Emergency Grant program to all Achieve Atlanta Scholars enrolled during Spring 2020....
Mental Health Services for Scholars & Scholar Families
Achieve Atlanta is providing a valuable benefit to all Scholars and their immediate family members known as the Student Assistance Program (SAP). We have partnered with McLaughlin Young Group, an...
Public Health & Other Coronavirus Resources
Outbreaks involving novel coronaviruses evolve quickly and recommendations from public health officials may change frequently as new information becomes available. Please check the following websites...