Georgia College is home to engaged students who have chosen a highly active approach to their education - future leaders who are feeding their lifelong passion for learning and who thrive on solving modern problems through critical thinking and informed exploration. Our students truly want to make a difference. Working closely with each other and with talented Georgia College faculty, the students here are on a journey in which they will leave their mark on the world.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
International Student Scholarships (ISS)
These scholarships are awarded as either a full out-of-state tuition waiver or a half out-of-state tuition waiver, and are awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extra-curricular involvement and financial need. To be considered for the ISS, applicants must have on file a completed application for admission and completed ISS application by the stated deadline. Those international students who have not been awarded an ISS prior to attendance at Georgia College can compete once a year for a limited number of available ISSs. Applications for the International Student Scholarship are included in the International Student Undergraduate Application for Admission form.
Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
Students who are admitted by February 1 for fall semester are automatically considered for most academic scholarships. Those students who apply by November 1 are given preference. The selection process is highly competitive.
Athletic Scholarships
Students eligible to play on one of the Georgia College intercollegiate athletic teams (tennis, baseball, softball, basketball, golf, or cross country) may qualify for athletic scholarships. Interested students should contact the appropriate athletic coach.
Alumni & Foundation Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Students:
Each February currently enrolled students can compete for a limited number of Georgia College scholarships. Students can apply through their PAWS account.
Graduate Financial Aid
International Graduate Assistantships (IGA)
These assistantships waive the out-of-state fees, and are awarded to new incoming students on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extracurricular involvement and financial need. International Graduate Assistants are required to work 10 hours per week while school is in session. To be considered for the IGA, applicants must have on file a completed application for admission and completed IGA application by the stated deadline. Applications for the International Graduate Assistantship are included in the International Student Graduate Application for Admission form.
Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Graduate students may apply for regular graduate assistantships through their academic program. Awards can vary by department. Generally graduate assistants are not charged tuition, but must pay fees (including a health insurance fee) of approximately $900 per semester. GAs are required to work between 10 to 20 hours per week and receive a monthly stipend. More information is available on the financial aid webpage.
Alumni & Foundation Scholarships
Each February currently enrolled students can compete for a limited number of Georgia College scholarships. Students can apply through their myCATS account.