Federal PELL Grant - Students who have financial need and are enrolled in an associate degree or a diploma program may be eligible for this grant if they have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree.  All students seeking financial assistance at Augusta Technical College must apply for the grant before aid will be awarded.  Grants range from $400 to $4,050 per year depending upon the level of federal funding, the cost of education, and the student’s eligibility index as calculated by PELL Grant.  The award also varies with credit hours of enrollment.  It is recommended that the student apply at least ten (10) weeks prior to the quarter beginning date.  Developmental studies courses are not covered by this grant.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - Students with exceptional financial need may be eligible for this grant.  The award amount is contingent upon the availability of SEOG funds and the amount of other aid the student is receiving.  Eligible students are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are expended.

The HOPE Scholarship/Grant Program - Funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education, HOPE pays for tuition and mandatory fees (excluding malpractice insurance).  In addition, eligible students will receive a book/supply allowance based upon hours of enrollment.

General Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a “legal” resident of Georgia for one year or active military/dependant.
2. Must be enrolled in an eligible post-secondary institution.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien.
4. Must not be in default of Federal Title IV aid or owe a refund on Federal Title IV aid.

Specific Eligibility for Associate Degree Students

1. Must be a member of the 1993 or later high school graduating class.
2. Must have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for college preparatory curriculum or cumulative 3.2 in other curriculum.
3. Eligible student may receive grant payments up to 190 credit hours.
4. Must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA at each 45-credit hour increment, additional established checkpoints, and also meet Federal standards of satisfactory progress.
5. For associate degree students who have previously attended post-secondary schools, see Financial Aid office for additional eligibility requirements.

The HOPE Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees (excluding malpractice insurance) for associate of applied technology degrees and books up to $100.

Specific Eligibility for Diploma/Certificate Students

1. Eligible regardless of year of high school graduation.
2. Eligible for a maximum of 95 quarter hours HOPE Grant payments, or a maximum of 130 quarter hours, or the number of hours required for graduation, whichever is less, but only if enrolled in specific programs of study designed to require more than 95 quarter hours for graduation.
3. Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 GPA and completion rate of 67% of coursework.
4. Must not be in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a grant.

The HOPE Grant covers tuition cost for diplomas and technical certificates of credit mandatory fees (excluding malpractice insurance) and books up to $100 per quarter.

NOTE:  Military personnel in Georgia are eligible for the HOPE Grant provided they are enrolled in a certificate or diploma program.

Georgia LEAP Program (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership)

Students with exceptional financial need may be eligible for this grant.  The award amount is contingent upon the availability of LEAP funds and the amount of other aid the student is receiving.  The student must be PELL eligible and be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours).