TAKE FLIGHT AND ’HARDT OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS
Take Flight Scholarship STUDENTS IN: BARTOW, CHEROKEE, COBB, FORSYTH GILMER, GORDON, & PICKENS COUNTIES
HOW THE TAKE FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP WORKS Reinhardt applies all eligible federal and state financial aid grants first. Then, Reinhardt awards the remaining balance of your standard tuition with institutional funds.
• Student Out-of-Pocket Tuition Schedule: $0 per year. • Institutional Aid (Athletic, Diverse Talents & Scholars, and School of the Arts, etc): If a student receives a scholarship offer from Reinhardt in one of these areas, the Take Flight Scholarship will be reduced to equal the amount of scholarship given. For instance, if a student receives a $3,000 scholarship offer by a RU athletic program, the $16,763 Take Flight Scholarship will be reduced by $3,000 to $13,763. *Important Note on Fees & Housing: The Take Flight Scholarship strictly covers standard tuition.
Reinhardt’s vision is to be a university where diverse talents grow together. We believe local academic talents deserve a clear, accessible pathway to experience the benefits of a Reinhardt education. The Take Flight Scholarship offers qualifying high school graduates living in eligible Georgia counties a tuition-free educational journey. By combining state scholarships, institutional aid, and federal grants, Reinhardt ensures that each student who qualifies will get a $16,763 Take Flight scholarship and will have $0 out of pocket tuition costs to be able to focus on building a bright future. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • Geographic Location: Applicants must be residents of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb,
Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, or Pickens County, Georgia, and must graduate from an eligible public high school, approved private school, or homeschool program located within one of these counties. • Academic Merit Threshold: Earn a minimum 3.0 high school GPA as calculated by the GAFutures to guarantee Georgia HOPE Scholarship eligibility. • Household Income Band: Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must not exceed $70,000 on the federal tax return from the required base year (immediate prior-prior tax year, matching FAFSA requirements). • Financial Aid Filing: Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete all state aid applications (such as GTEG) annually. • Enrollment Status: Maintain full-time undergraduate status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester; 15 credit hours recommended to stay on track for graduation). • Recency of Graduation: Must be a first-time freshman student and apply and enroll within 6 years of graduating from an eligible regional high school. • Campus Modality: Students must enroll in a main campus based program (excludes 100% online programs).
Mandatory student fees, textbooks, course
Financial Structure (2026-2027)
Amount
materials, housing, and meal plans are excluded
Standard Reinhardt Undergraduate Tuition
$31,228
Less: Federal Pell Grant (Maximum allotment)
-$7,395
Less: Georgia HOPE Scholarship (Private College Rate) Less: Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) Reinhardt Taking Flight Scholarship (Institutional Aid) Out-of-Pocket Standard Tuition Cost*
-$5,970
and must be paid out-of-pocket or via outside financial aid/loans. Outside private scholarships may be combined to assist with room and board upon review and approval by the Scholarship Committee.
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-$1,100 -$16,763 $0
*Fees, housing, and mealplans are not covered in the Take Flight Scholarship. See Back Page for Residency Requirements
’Hardt of America Scholarship Reinhardt believes middle-income, local academic talents deserve an affordable, structured pathway to experience a Reinhardt education. The ’Hardt of America Scholarship offers qualifying high school graduates in eligible Georgia counties a predictable, highly discounted tuition structure. By combining state scholarships, institutional aid, and federal grants, Reinhardt ensures that each student who qualifies will get a $16,763 ‘Hardt of America scholarship. scholarship. Based on the 2027-28 year’s tuition, the out-of-pocket tuition costs would be $8,000 for the academic year. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Geographic Location: Applicants must be residents of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb,
Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, or Pickens County, Georgia, and must graduate from an eligible public high school, approved private school, or homeschool program located within one of these counties. • Academic Merit Threshold: Earn a minimum 3.0 high school GPA as calculated by the GAFutures to guarantee Georgia HOPE Scholarship eligibility. • Household Income Band: Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must be between $70,001 and $125,000 on the federal tax return from the required base year (immediate prior-prior tax year, matching FAFSA requirements). If the Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is below $70,001, students should speak to their Admissions Counselor or Financial Aid about the Take Flight Scholarship. • Financial Aid Filing: Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete all state aid applications (such as GTEG) annually. • Enrollment Status: Maintain full-time undergraduate status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester; 15 credit hours recommended to stay on track for graduation). • Recency of Graduation: Must be a first-time freshman student and apply and enroll within 6 years of graduating from an eligible regional high school. • Campus Modality: Students must enroll in a main campus based program (excludes 100% online programs).
STUDENTS IN: BARTOW, CHEROKEE, COBB, FORSYTH GILMER, GORDON, & PICKENS COUNTIES
HOW THE ’HARDT OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP WORKS This scholarship utilizes a fixed institutional aid model combined with federal grant and state aid to structure out-of-pocket tuition costs.
• Student Out-of-Pocket Tuition Schedule: Approximately $8,000 Per Year • Pell Grant Provision: If a student qualifies for any Federal Pell Grant funds, 100% of the Pell Grant will be applied first, reducing this scholarship. This reduces the scholarship, while out-of-pocket tuition costs remain at approximately $8,000. • Institutional Aid (Athletic, Diverse Talents
& Scholars, and School of the Arts, etc): If a student receives a scholarship offer from Reinhardt in one of these areas, the ’Hardt of America Scholarship will be reduced to equal the amount of scholarship given. For instance, if a student receives a $3,000 scholarship offer by a RU athletic program, the $16,763 ’Hardt of America Scholarship will be reduced by $3,000 to $13,763. *Important Note on Fees & Housing: The ’Hardt
Financial Structure (2026-2027)
Amount
Standard Reinhardt Undergraduate Tuition
$31,228
Less: Georgia HOPE Scholarship (Private College Rate) Less: Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) Reinhardt ’Hardt of America Scholarship (Institutional Aid) Out-of-Pocket Standard Tuition Cost*
-$5,970
materials, housing, and meal plans are excluded
-$1,100
financial aid/loans. Outside private scholarships
-$16,763
upon review and approval by the Scholarship
$7,395
*Fees, housing, and mealplans are not covered in the ’Hardt of America Scholarship. See Back Page for Residency Requirements
of America Scholarship strictly covers standard tuition. Mandatory student fees, textbooks, course and must be paid out of pocket or via outside may be combined to assist with room and board Committee.
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Reinhardt University requires ALL first-year students or students receiving 50% or more of their tuition expenses from Reinhardt Institutional Aid, to live on campus in the residence halls. Students who are eligible for the Take Flight or ’Hardt of America Scholarships may apply for residency exemption. Residency Exemption Criteria: • Students receiving this specific scholarship may apply to be exempt from living on campus if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
Deadlines March 1 — Application & FAFSA Deadline: Submit your Reinhardt Admissions application, complete the FAFSA, and submit high school transcripts. Note: the FAFSA may require both the student and the parent to complete a portion of the FAFSA. All required documents must be submitted for FAFSA completion. April 1 — Initial Eligibility Notification: Qualifying applicants receive preliminary scholarship awards based on preliminary transcript review. July 1 — Final Transcript Verification: Final, official high school transcripts with graduation date must be received by Reinhardt to re-evaluate and verify final GPA eligibility as calculated by GAFutures.
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• Living Exclusively with Parents/Guardians: Living exclusively with parents or legal guardians in their primary residence within a 40-mile driving distance of Reinhardt University as measured by Google Maps. • Family Status: Married and/or living with dependents/ children. • Age Threshold: 24 years of age or older. To obtain an exemption, students must complete an OffCampus Living Application and be granted formal approval before moving off campus. Resident/Commuter status may directly affect a student’s total financial aid package.
MAINTENANCE OF SCHOLARSHIP & RENEWAL QUALIFICATIONS
To retain either scholarship each year across your four years at Reinhardt University, students must meet ongoing academic and administrative benchmarks evaluated at the end of each academic year (or semester, where applicable): a. Maintain HOPE Scholarship Eligibility Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at designated HOPE checkpoint intervals (30, 60, and 90 earned credit hours) as calculated by the GAFutures. Maintaining state HOPE eligibility is a mandatory condition for keeping either scholarship. b. Full-Time Enrollment & Credit Progress Enrollees must maintain full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and complete at least 24–30 credit hours each academic year to ensure standard degree progress within 4 years. c. Annual FAFSA & Aid Renewal Submit the FAFSA and required state aid applications (including GTEG) annually by the priority deadline. d. Annual Household Income Verification Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) will be verified annually using prior-prior tax year data. If family income exceeds the $70,000 (Take Flight) $125,000 (’Hardt of America)threshold in subsequent years, scholarship adjustments will be reviewed under the guidance of the Financial Aid Committee. e. Academic & Conduct Standing Maintain good standing with Reinhardt University in accordance with standard student code-of-conduct and academic integrity policies.
Additional Fees or Costs (2026-2027) Item
Cost
Campus Fee
$1000 per year
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Student Activity Fee
$250 per year
Public Safety Fee
$500 per year
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Health Fee
$250 per year
Technology Fee
$600 per year
Housing
Varies
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*This list does not include program specific fees, meal plans, additional credit hours, textbooks, personal expenses, transportation, or other indirect costs associated with college attendance.