School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School
Info to Know
- Registration
- Community Service
- Dual Enrollment
- Financial Aid
- Georgia Match
- Graduation Requirements
- Scholarships
- Senior Information
- Transcript Request
- SAT and ACT Infromation
Registration
Community Service
- You need to complete a minimum of 20 community service hours in order to meet graduation requirements
- Community service MUST be at a non-profit organization
- In addition, a 3 paragraph description will need to be completed as well. Must be uploaded to Brightspace
New Due Date - September 3, 2024
Community Service Requirements
In addition to successfully completing all academic and attendance requirements as outlined by SCCPSS and the state of Georgia every student must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service.
Dual Enrollment
Please check with your counselor about DE options.
If you are planning on participating in Dual Enrollment in the summer or next school year, please speak to your counselor first and then complete the application on GA Futures.
Georgia's dual enrollment program provides students with the opportunity to enroll in public and private post-secondary institutions throughout the state. Several changes have been made to the program as a result of House Bill 444. Georgia Futures is the official site for dual enrollment information and updates.
Financial Aid
IMPORTANT FAFSA INFORMATION!
The 2025–26 FAFSA form will be available on October 1, 2024
We have more HOPE scholarship scholars graduating this year than we’ve had in the six years that I’ve been here at a Savannah High and we are on track to have even more next year!!!
Why is that important? Here are a few thoughts:
- Georgia has 26 universities as part of the University System of Georgia (USG) and 22 colleges as part of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
- HOPE scholarship pays 90% of tuition to state schools (USG or TCSG)
- If a student goes to:
- Savannah Tech, they’d pay just $300 in tuition for a FULL year
- Savannah State, they’d pay just $360 in tuition for a FULL year
- Georgia Southern, they’d pay just $452 in tuition for a FULL year
- While this does NOT include room/board; it also doesn’t include what they may get from the Pell grant (up to $7,395) or any other scholarships!
- If a student goes to:
- Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% tuition!!!!
But what if they haven’t performed as well in high school and don’t qualify for the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship?
Then they have access to the HOPE/Zell Miller Grants. These grants DO NOT depend on a high school GPA but both have GPA requirements to remain active while in a diploma or degree seeking program.
- The HOPE grant acts like the HOPE scholarship in that it will pay 90% of tuition but only at a TCSG school like Savannah Tech
- The Zell Miller grant will pay 100% tuition
- The HOPE Career Grant is an additional grant that awards additional money for degrees/certificates that the state of Georgia has deemed in short supply
- All of this is available while also potentially receiving a Pell Grant based on financial need
While I hope I still have your attention, do you know of a Georgia graduate who never got their degree (2 or 4 year) or never took advantage of these opportunities? The TCSG schools, such as Savannah Tech, offer 17 programs with FREE tuition!!!!
What is Financial Aid?
Financial aid is any type of financial assistance that covers tuition, books, room and board, fees and/or supplies.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
FAFSA Application
Georgia Match
On October 5, 2023, Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled the GEORGIA MATCH program which will aid in connecting high school seniors with all of the public colleges and universities for which they have met the initial academic requirements for admission. The program is designed to assist students in identifying the best college or university in Georgia to aid students in meeting their higher education and career goals. GEORGIA MATCH is a collaboration between Georgia Student Finance Commission, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Beginning October 10th, students will receive a letter via mail bearing the official GEORGIA MATCH logo. Students may also access their GEORGIA MATCH using their GA Futures account. Please see your counselor for additional information.
Graduation Requirements
| Required Area of Study | Units of Credits Required |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 (4 courses) |
| Heath and PE | 1 |
| World Language |
2 College Prep Pathway (3-4 preferred) or 1 CTAE Pathway (2 preferred) |
| CTAE | 4 CTAE Pathway only |
| Electives |
6 College Prep Pathway Students or 3 CTAE Pathways Students |
| Total Minimum Units of Credit | 24 |
SOLS Graduation Requirement
In order to meet graduation requirements, students need to successfully complete these classes (see above) and a pathway (see below) along with 20 hours of documented community service with a non-profit organization.
School of Liberal Studies STEAM Career Academy
- Business
- Barbering
- Culinary Arts
- Marketing
- Cosmetology
- Agriculture
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Game and Design
- Entrepreneurship
- Army JROTC
Scholarships
Senior Information
We have more HOPE scholarship scholars graduating this year than we’ve had in the six years that I’ve been here at a Savannah High and we are on track to have even more next year!!!
Why is that important? Here are a few thoughts:
- Georgia has 26 universities as part of the University System of Georgia (USG) and 22 colleges as part of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
- HOPE scholarship pays 90% of tuition to state schools (USG or TCSG)
- If a student goes to:
- Savannah Tech, they’d pay just $300 in tuition for a FULL year
- Savannah State, they’d pay just $360 in tuition for a FULL year
- Georgia Southern, they’d pay just $452 in tuition for a FULL year
- While this does NOT include room/board; it also doesn’t include what they may get from the Pell grant (up to $7,395) or any other scholarships!
- If a student goes to:
- Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% tuition!!!!
But what if they haven’t performed as well in high school and don’t qualify for the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship?
Then they have access to the HOPE/Zell Miller Grants. These grants DO NOT depend on a high school GPA but both have GPA requirements to remain active while in a diploma or degree seeking program.
- The HOPE grant acts like the HOPE scholarship in that it will pay 90% of tuition but only at a TCSG school like Savannah Tech
- The Zell Miller grant will pay 100% tuition
- The HOPE Career Grant is an additional grant that awards additional money for degrees/certificates that the state of Georgia has deemed in short supply
- All of this is available while also potentially receiving a Pell Grant based on financial need
While I hope I still have your attention, do you know of a Georgia graduate who never got their degree (2 or 4 year) or never took advantage of these opportunities? The TCSG schools, such as Savannah Tech, offer 17 programs with FREE tuition!!!!