Scholarship Opportunity

Georgia College Completion Grant

Offered by Georgia Student Finance Commission

The Georgia College Completion Grant helps eligible students who are close to earning a degree but have an outstanding balance that could prevent them from graduating. Participating institutions determine student eligibility and award available funding.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Junior, College Senior, Transfer Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled at an eligible University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, or participating private nonprofit institution in Georgia.
  • Be pursuing an eligible undergraduate credential.
  • Students in a two-year program must have completed at least 45% of the credit hours required for the program.
  • Students in a four-year program must have completed at least 70% of the credit hours required for the program.
  • Have an outstanding balance owed to the institution for direct educational costs during the current term.
  • Experience a financial-aid gap that could prevent continued enrollment or degree completion.
  • Meet all institutional and Georgia Student Finance Commission eligibility requirements.

Requirements

  • Complete the FAFSA when required by the institution.
  • Work with the institution's financial-aid office to determine eligibility.
  • Provide any documentation requested by the institution.

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact your college's financial-aid office.
  2. 2Ask whether your institution participates in the Georgia College Completion Grant.
  3. 3Complete any institutional application or documentation.
  4. 4Allow the institution to determine eligibility and award availability.