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General Information
This section contains the following informational topics:
Status of Financial Aid ApplicationHow Financial Need is DeterminedChange in InformationEnrollment Status PoliciesOutside ScholarshipsStudy AbroadTransient StatusStatus of Financial Aid Application
[top]Students are encouraged to first check the GCSU PAWS website regarding the status of their application. If further assistance is needed the student may contact the Financial Aid Office. This may be done by visiting the office located at 103 Parks Hall or telephoning at (478) 445-5149.
Students may check the status of their FAFSA by using the Department of Education's automated system (touch tone phone required) at 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) and selecting option #1. Students who do not wish to use the automated system or who have a rotary phone should call (319) 337-5665.
The status of the FAFSA may also be checked online at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/follow003.jsp.
How Financial Need is Determined
[top]Financial need is the difference between the estimated Cost of Attendance at GCSU and the Expected Family Contribution. The
Cost of Attendance, which is determined by GCSU, is an estimate of tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, personal, and miscellaneous expenses. This estimate is used in financial aid calculations and is prepared in advance of actual fees being established. The financial aid Cost of Attendance includes cost paid directly to GCSU and also indirect cost that the student may incur associated with attending school.
Below is an estimate of direct costs for a full-time undergraduate student for 2007-2008.
Estimate of Direct Costs per year for a full-time UNDERGRADUATE student
2007-2008 Georgia Resident Non-Georgia Resident
Tuition and Fees $ 4,750 $ 15,566
Typical Residence Hall 3,990 3,990
Typical Meal Plan 3,390 3,390
Typical Tuition, Room and Board $ 12,130 $ 22,946
Students may also incur indirect expenses such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Below is an estimate of these.
Books & Supplies $ 900 $ 900
Estimated Living Expenses 3,000 11,000
Total Indirect Expenses $ 3,900 $11,900
Estimate of Direct Costs per year for a full-time GRADUATE student
2007-2008 Georgia Resident Non-Georgia Resident
Tuition and Fees $ 4,584 $ 15,726
Typical Tuition and Fees $ 4,584 $ 15,726
Students may also incur indirect expenses such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Below is an estimate of these.
Books & Supplies $ 900 $ 900
Estimated Living Expenses 10,806 12,504
Total Indirect Expenses $ 11,706 $13,404
Change in Information
[top]Awards are based on the information students provide on applications for aid. Change to that information (marital status, number of dependents, place of residence, withdrawal from period of enrollment, reduction in the number of hours carried, change in academic program, Social Security or Veteran's Benefits, etc.) must be reported promptly
in writing to the
Financial Aid Office for a determination of the impact, if any, on the amount of funds awarded to the student. It is often necessary to revise awards, especially if federal or state funds are a part of the award, in order to avoid exceeding your demonstrated financial eligibility. The Financial Aid Office must, therefore, reserve and/or modify the student's award at any time. Failure to contact the Financial Aid Office may jeopardize continuation of aid, cause cancellation of aid, or require repayment of funds already disbursed to the student. All awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Policies
[top]Satisfactory Academic Progress Disbursement of Financial Aid Refund Policy and Procedures Enrollment Status
[top]Requirements for the number of semester hours of credit the student must maintain for loans, scholarships, grants, and work may vary. At GCSU, most financial aid is packaged based upon anticipated full-time enrollment: 12 hours for undergraduate, 9 hours for graduates.
RepaymentStudents who register, then withdraw, drop out, are expelled, or change enrollment status are subject to the
University's Refund and Repayment Policy, and may have to repay a portion or all of the aid received to the University.
Outside Scholarships
[top]Any resources that a student receives or expects to receive should be reported promptly to the
Financial Aid Office. The receipt of other resources may result in reduction, cancellation, and/or repayment of need-based aid.
Study Abroad
[top]The
International Education Center (IEC) provides information on the various approved study abroad and exchange programs offered by GCSU, the University System of Georgia, and other accredited academic institutions. Study abroad enables students to increase their knowledge of a foreign language, provides the opportunity to gain insight into and appreciation for the cultures and institutions of other peoples, facilitates the development of relevant career skills and contributes to personal maturity, a sense of independence, self-knowledge, and confidence. GCSU students who are eligible for financial aid may use that aid to participate in study abroad and exchange programs approved by the IEC. For specifics on transferability, contact the Financial Aid Office for guidelines. In addition, a number of study abroad scholarships are available through the IEC in Lanier Hall or call (478) 445-4789.
Transient Status
[top]Georgia College & State University students who are planning on taking transient coursework with another institution may qualify for financial aid. After the Records Office has approved the transient status, a copy of the form must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. HOPE eligible students may receive HOPE if attending an eligible institution. HOPE funds are paid by the host institution. For specifics on qualifying, contact the
Financial Aid Office.
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