Unity Christian School (UCS) in Rome has been officially approved as a participating private school for the Georgia Promise Scholarship. Starting in the fall of 2025, this program will provide up to $6,500 per student each year to help cover costs related to nonpublic education, such as private school tuition.

Dr. John Barge, Head of School, mentioned that many families plan to use the scholarship to enroll their children at UCS this fall, allowing parents to choose the best educational model for their kids.

UCS is one of only six schools accredited by both Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) to receive the Georgia Promise Scholarship. UCS serves students from PreK3 to 12th grade and currently enrolls 369 students from seven counties in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama, with an average SAT score of 1141 for 2024, the highest in Floyd County.

The scholarship is available to Georgia residents attending public schools or entering kindergarten in areas identified as “lower-performing schools. ” Eligibility is not based on income or past academic performance. The application period starts on March 1, 2025, and can be submitted at www. mygeorgiapromise.org.