Luther Rice College and Seminary in Georgia has secured access to state-backed financial aid programs after successfully challenging a state rule that previously prohibited religious schools from participating.
The college, which had been excluded from programs like the HOPE and Zell Scholarships, filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Student Finance Commission, arguing that the state’s restrictions violated their religious freedom.
The lawsuit, supported by the Alliance Defending Freedom, argued that the state’s rules unfairly discriminated against religious institutions like Luther Rice.
Following the legal challenge, the state agreed to allow Luther Rice to participate in the financial aid programs, beginning in the fall of 2025.
This victory for Luther Rice College and Seminary sets an important precedent for religious liberty and ensures that students at the institution will now have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers at other eligible institutions.
