Lawmakers restore full $325 million for needs-based college aid program, with a boost from Kemp

By: Makenna Carlton

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Georgia’s first comprehensive needs-based college scholarship came closer to becoming reality Wednesday after the state House and Senate approved a budget plan that would fully fund the endeavor.

Gov. Brian Kemp proposed the DREAMS scholarship in his State of the State Address last month with a proposed price tag of $325 million. But last week, the House and Senate cut $25 million and $200 million, respectively, from that fund, leaving only $100 million …

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