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Other Types of Aid

Federal Work-Study (FWS) 

Eligibility is based on established financial need and at least half-time enrollment. Jobs are located on campus and work schedules are planned around the student's class schedule. Community service positions are also available through the FWS program.  Detailed information may be found at Student Aid on the Web.

FWS money is not available at registration to pay for the student's fees. Students are paid on a bi-weekly basis for the actual hours worked. All FWS recipients will receive an Award Letter with the amount per semester the student is eligible to earn. A FWS award does not guarantee the student a position on campus.  The Student Employment Coordinator facilitates placement of students in specific positions.

See list of student employment opportunities.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any additional questions.

University Student Employment

The University Student Employment program provides additional opportunities for students to secure campus employment. While financial need is often not a factor, earnings under this program could affect other aid received. Students are interviewed and hired by various administrative offices, departmental offices, and other offices at the University.

See list of student employment opportunities.

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a program funded by the State of Georgia to assist high school students in paying for college-credit coursework.  Funding for Dual Enrollment covers only courses listed in the approved Dual Enrollment Course Directory which the student will receive dual credit for high school and college degree-level.  This directory includes courses in English, Math, Social Studies, Sciences, and Foreign Languages.  A student participating in Dual Enrollment is required to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the Georgia College Financial Aid Office.  A copy of this policy will be emailed to all Dual Enrollment students shortly after classes begin.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility
  • A student must abide by the rules of the participating high school or home study program and the participating eligible institution the student is attending.  A student can be denied participation in Dual Enrollment for violations of such rules.
  • The participating high school or home study program in which the student is enrolled must approve and classify the student for dual credit enrollment.
  • A student must have applied, been accepted and approved for dual credit enrollment by the participating postsecondary institution at which the student is enrolled.
  • A student must be enrolled in a participating public or private high school in Georgia and has not earned a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) diploma or completed a home study program.
  • Dual Enrollment funding is available for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters while enrolled at a participating high school or home study program.
  • Dual Enrollment funding is available during a student’s 11th and/or 12th grade years up to the student’s high school graduation date or home study completion date, whichever occurs first.
  • Participating high schools and home study programs may not adjust a student’s enrollment or graduation plans or records in order to extend a student’s Dual Enrollment eligibility.
  • All postsecondary coursework must be completed prior to high school graduation or home study completion in order to receive Dual Enrollment funding.  In no case shall Dual Enrollment funding be awarded for postsecondary coursework scheduled, per the participating postsecondary institution’s calendar, for a term in which a student may not be awarded Dual Credit toward graduation from the participating high school or home school completion.
  • All males must register for Selective Service to be eligible for Dual Enrollment funding prior to the end of the fiscal year in which they are enrolled. 

Dual Enrollment Funding

Costs covered by Dual Enrollment*

  • Full payment of Tuition
  • Full payment of Mandatory Fees
  • Provides required Text Books

*Funding for approved coursework only

Costs not covered by Dual Enrollment

  • Course Related fees, such as lab fees
  • Supplies required for a particular course
  • “Recommended”  text books
  • Charges for lost or damaged books

Dual Enrollment Application Process

In order to apply for Dual Enrollment, students will need to sign into their GAfutures account and complete a Dual Enrollment Funding Application on-line at www.gafutures.org.  (Note:  Prior to submitting your first application, you must create your “My GAfutures" account)

The Dual Enrollment Funding Application must be completed each year by the student and each semester by the high school counselor.  The Dual Enrollment Funding Application is only for Dual Enrollment funding/financial aid.  Students must apply for admission to Georgia College before completing the Dual Enrollment Funding Application.

Timeline and Deadline Information

  1. Student works with high school to determine courses needed.
  2. Student completes college advising and course registration with GCSU Dual Enrollment Advisor.
  3. Student completes a Dual Enrollment Funding Application.
  4. High School electronically certifies approved courses each semester.  Electronic application will be received by GCSU Financial Aid Office.
  5. GCSU Financial Aid awards Dual Enrollment funds and notifies GCSU Bookstore upon receiving application and verifying approved coursework.  Student will be notified via their GCSU email when completed.

Deadline to Complete the Dual Enrollment Funding Application Every Semester:

  • Students are encouraged to complete the Dual Enrollment Funding Application at least 4 weeks prior to classes beginning each semester.  This allows time for High School officials to certify and the GC Financial Aid Office to receive the certification, process Dual Enrollment funds to be credited to the student’s account and notify the GC Bookstore.
  • GSFC’s actual deadline requires that Georgia College MUST receive the student’s certified application from their high school no later than the 3rd day of class and any balance due must be paid by the 5th day of class by the student each semester.
  • Text books will not be administered until the student’s application is received by the GC Financial Aid Office.
  • Deadlines published by the GSFC are for Universities to adhere to in order to complete mandated reconciliation processes.

Dual Enrollment and HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship

Approved classes and corresponding grades will be used in the high school calculation for determining a graduating Senior’s HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility.  These classes and corresponding grades will NOT be counted in the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship calculation once the student enters college and is checked for continued eligibility. 

Dual Enrollment students who take a STEM course will not receive an additional 0.5 weight for the class.  The weight will be used to determine their final HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship eligiblity.  Please visit STEM Weighted Course Directory on www.GAfutures.org for additional information on approved courses.

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