Governmental Affairs

External Affairs Division

Developing and Strengthening Relationships in Government

Government Affairs develops and strengthens relationships between the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and government officials. The office ensures that the strategic goals of the BOR receive recognition and support on both the state and federal levels.

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03.03.2026

Georgia Launches Historic Expansion of Need-Based Aid

The University System of Georgia celebrated Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s signing of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes funding for the DREAMS Scholarship program. This unprecedented state investment creates Georgia’s first statewide need-based aid endowment.