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Zell Miller vs HOPE Scholarship — Target Schools

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Georgia Tech

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$10,618
Room & Board (on campus)$8,318
Books & Supplies$800
Personal / Transportation$3,192
Total COA$22,928
Zell Miller
$10,618
Covers full tuition
You pay: $12,310
HOPE Scholarship
$8,500
~80% of tuition
You pay: $14,428

University of Georgia

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$10,134
Room & Board (on campus)$7,722
Books & Supplies$800
Personal / Transportation$3,264
Total COA$21,920
Zell Miller
$10,134
Covers full tuition
You pay: $11,786
HOPE Scholarship
$8,100
~80% of tuition
You pay: $13,820

Kennesaw State

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$5,760
Room & Board (on campus)$12,303
Books & Supplies$1,500
Personal / Transportation$2,222
Total COA$21,785
Zell Miller
$5,760
Covers full tuition
You pay: $16,025
HOPE Scholarship
$4,600
~80% of tuition
You pay: $17,185

Emory University (Private)

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$35,150
Room & Board (on campus)$6,611
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal / Transportation$3,088
Total COA$46,049
Zell Miller / HOPE Eligible (Partial)
$46,049
Emory participates in both Zell and HOPE (limited award ~$8k–$10k+). Emory at Oxford also participates.

Emory at Oxford Fall Back • Higher Confidence

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$35,150
Room & Board (on campus)$6,611
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal / Transportation$3,088
Total COA$46,049
Zell Miller (est.)
$11,000
You pay: $35,049
HOPE Scholarship (est.)
$8,500
You pay: $37,549
Significantly higher admission rate than main campus. After 2 years you can transfer to Atlanta campus.

Auburn University Double Legacy • Out-of-State

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$34,980
Room & Board (on campus)$15,748
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal / Transportation$3,232
Total COA$55,160
No Georgia state aid (Zell/HOPE)
$55,160
Full out-of-state cost. Strong legacy connection still makes this meaningful.

Georgia State University Fall Back Recommendation • In-State Biology

Tuition & Fees (2026-27)$9,286
Room & Board (on campus)$11,774
Books & Supplies$2,000
Personal / Transportation$2,222
Total COA$25,282
Zell Miller
$9,286
Covers full tuition
You pay: $15,996
HOPE Scholarship
$7,400
~80% of tuition
You pay: $17,882
Strong Biology program • Very high admission confidence • Excellent safety net.
Costs sourced from university 2026-27 Cost of Attendance and GAfutures. Room & board estimates reflect on-campus rates.