Types of Financial Aid
Federal Aid
Federal Pell Grant
- Largest federal aid program; based on need
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
- Additional funds available to Pell eligible students beginning with 2005 high school college prep graduates.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Limited funds for students with exceptional need
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
- Opportunity to earn financial aid through work; based on need
Federal Stafford Student Loans
- Subsidized loans - based on need; government pays interest while student is in school, during six months after student stops attending, and during periods of authorized deferment
- Unsubsidized loans - available to all students regardless of need; student is responsible for all interest which accrues during in-school, grace and deferment periods.
Federal PLUS Loans
- Parent loan
State Aid
HOPE Scholarship Program
- Available to degree-seeking students with 3.0 or higher GPA
HOPE Grant Program
- Available to certificate-seeking students
Service Cancelable Loan Program
- Repayable by approved service in Georgia
Other types of Financial Aid Available
Contact: Haley Hooks (web representative)
Department Head: Martha Whittle
