Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is awarded only to students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree and is available to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
How much does the Pell Grant Pay?
To determine if you are eligible financially, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the information you report when you apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The table below shows the percentage of a Pell Grant Award per semester a student will receive based on the number of credit hours enrolled in courses needed for their degree.
| Credit Hours | Enrollment Intensity |
|---|---|
| 12 (or more) | 100% |
| 11 | 92% |
| 10 | 83% |
| 9 | 75% |
| 8 | 67% |
| 7 | 58% |
| 6 | 50% |
| 5 | 42% |
| 4 | 33% |
| 3 | 25% |
| 2 | 17% |
| 1 | 8% |
How can I receive the most from the Pell Grant?
The amount you are awarded depends on your financial need, your cost of attendance (determined by the institution), your status as either a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend a full academic year or less. To get the most benefit from the Pell Grant, you should remember:
- You must enroll in at least 12 hours to receive your maximum amount of funds for the Pell Grant.
- Your Pell Grant amount will reduce if you enroll in less than 12 credit hours.
- The Department of Education requires that the Financial Aid Office set a 'freeze date', after which your Pell Grant cannot be increased due to changes in your schedule.
- Initial awards for Pell Grants are based on full-time enrollment. If you are not enrolled full-time, the grant will be reduced based on your actual enrollment after the drop/add period.
- You may not receive the Federal Pell Grant from more than school at a time.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need—that is, students with the lowest SAIs—and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. An FSEOG does not have to be repaid. There is no guarantee every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG; students are awarded an FSEOG based on the availability of funds at the time financial aid awards are packaged at Georgia College. Detailed information may be found at Student Aid on the Web.
If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) PROGRAM
Georgia College Completion Grant
Georgia College Completion Grant
The Georgia College Completion Grant assists eligible undergraduate students enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution that is experiencing a financial aid gap with their cost of education. The Georgia College Completion Grant is an award of up to $2500 or the amount of a student’s current balance. This award will be placed on student’s accounts for the term awarded to assist them with tuition, fees, housing, meal plan or other direct costs for the current term of enrollment. Eligible students must have completed at least eighty (80) percent of credit requirements for graduation from their enrolled certificate, diploma or undergraduate major or program of study. Please note that at any time prior to/or during the semester if a student who has been awarded receives additional financial aid funds, the Completion Grant will have to be reduced or cancelled. Students may NOT receive a refund for these funds.
GCSU Financial Aid Office will identify students who are eligible for these funds. Students can also reach out to the Financial Aid Office for eligibility consideration at financialaid@gcsu.edu or 478-445-5149.