The Federal Pell Grant is the most well-known grant based solely on financial need. Eligibility is limited to 12 semesters or its equivalent. Eligibility for a Pell Grant is determined by the Department of Education.
To apply for this grant, please complete the FAFSA (Free Application for FederalStudent Aid) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
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The HOPE Grant is another well-known grant which is available to qualified Georgia residents who are enrolled in a diploma or technical certificate program. High school grades, graduation dates, and family income are not a consideration in determining eligibility.
Assistance covers a percentage of tuition for a maximum of 63 credit hours. Room and board costs, mandatory fees, and books/supplies are not covered through the HOPE Grant.
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average to remain eligible. Student GPAs are checked once they have completed 30 credit hours and again at 60 credit hours.
The HOPE Grant also awards a one-time $500 voucher to qualified Georgia residents who pass the GED® exam. The voucher is to be applied toward the cost of education in a degree, diploma, or technical certificate program.
Beginning in the Fall 2013 Semester, Students in the Practical Nursing program who are also receiving HOPE Grant, may also be eligible for the SIWDG Grant. To qualify, the student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in the specified and Early Childhood Care/Education program, and receiving HOPE Grant.
The FSEOG program is administered directly by the NGTC Financial Aid Office and is therefore called “campus-based” aid. This grant is awarded to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need and who have not earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Each participating school receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid. Once the full amount of FSEOG funds has been awarded to students, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year, so it is important for you to apply for student aid as early as you can. Check with the Office of Financial Aid for more specific guidelines.
Questions regarding eligibility for grants can best be answered by contacting your Financial Aid Advisor. [/link to first page/] {which first page?}
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