how or when do i know that i am eligible for hope scholarship?

ive been wondering if students that took a gap year like me are still eligible for HOPE. And my second question is, after sumiting the FAFSA will i get an notice that im going to get hope or how do they let you know?

You need to apply for the Hope according to Hope rules. https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/