FEDERAL PELL GRANT
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov - a federally funded award to help persons who have not earned a bachelor’s degree pay for their education after high school. The amount a student receives will depend on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) shown on the SAR (Student Aid Report) or ISIR (Institutional Student Information Record), how many registered course credit hours, the cost of attendance, and the size of the federal appropriations. Students must declare a major which is an approved Pell eligible program of study to receive this grant.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov - a federal program that provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses. Students must be enrolled in a diploma or associates program to be eligible. The procedures for applying for Federal Work-Study are as follows:
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Once registered for class, interested students come by the Financial Aid Office to let Financial Aid know they are interested in Work-Study. |
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The Financial Aid Office calculates the student applicant’s need according to the federal regulations to determine their eligibility for Federal Work-Study. |
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The Financial Aid Office gives applications to those students which are determined eligible for Work-Study. |
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The Financial Aid Office forwards eligible student’s applications to specific departments who have vacant Work-Study positions. |
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Work-Study candidates will be contacted by the department hiring for a job interview. |
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Departments will select those to be employed and notify the Financial Aid Office. |
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The Financial Aid Office then submits Work-Study contract information to the departmental payroll person. |
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The newly hired student will complete all required payroll paperwork and return it to the departmental payroll person. |
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On the last day of the month, student employees complete a monthly time sheet signed by their supervisor to be submitted to the departmental payroll person. |
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The Financial Aid Office receives hours worked and salary information on student employees. |
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov -- a federal program that provides assistance for students with exceptional need. Need is determined by the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) shown on the SAR or ISIR. Quarterly awards range from $275 to $350. Priority is given to students who have a higher cumulative grade point average. Students must not be receiving assistance from any other service or form of Financial Aid other than the Federal Pell Grant and HOPE to get FSEOG. Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant to be considered.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov – a federal program that provides assistance for 1st & 2nd year students with exceptional need that have completed a rigorous secondary school program as designated by the state. 2nd year ACG recipients must also maintain a 3.0 GPA. Maximum awards are $750/year for 1st year and $1300/year for 2nd year recipients. Students must not be receiving assistance from any other service or form of Financial Aid other than Pell and HOPE.
GEORGIA HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) GRANT
http://www.GAcollege411.org - a state-funded award which will pay for tuition, registration, activity and insurance fees required of all students. HOPE will also provide a book award of either $50 or $100 per quarter depending on the student’s course load. A student may authorize certain fees to be deducted from their book award. A student must be a Georgia resident in order to receive this grant. At Altamaha Tech, students seeking a diploma or certificate are eligible to receive this grant. Continuing Education courses are not covered by the HOPE Grant. HOPE Grant awards are limited to paying for a total of 95 quarter credit hours or an overall Total HOPE Hours limit of 190 quarter credit hours beginning with courses taken in July 2003.
GEORGIA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.GAcollege411.org – a state- funded award that will pay for tuition, registration, activity and insurance fees required of all students and provide a book award of either $50 or $100 per quarter. A student may authorize certain fees to be deducted from their book award. At Altamaha Technical College this grant can only be awarded to Georgia residents seeking an associate degree.
To be eligible as a first-year student, a student must be a 1993 or later graduate of an eligible high school and earn a “B” average as determined by Georgia Student Finance Commission. A “B” average is a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. If ineligible as a first-year student, a student may gain eligibility maintaining a 3.0 HOPE cumulative grade point average after the school term in which 45 or 90 transferable quarter hours of degree credit has been attempted. A student must not have already earned a baccalaureate degree or have attempted more than 190 quarter hours of college credit.
Students must maintain a HOPE cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better at the end of spring quarter (unless they are a less-than-full-time student who has taken less than 45 credits) and in the terms in which they have attempted 45, 90, and 135 credit hours. Failure to meet the cumulative GPA requirements at these check points will result in the loss of the HOPE Scholarship. More detailed information on eligibility and how a HOPE cumulative grade point average is calculated may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.
HOPE/GED VOUCHERS
http://www.GAcollege411.org - a state grant for $500 is awarded to Georgia residents who pass the GED Test after July 30, 1993. After passing their GED Test, residents will receive a voucher for $500 in the mail. Students wishing to use their voucher need to sign it and bring it to the Financial Aid Office. Residents must enroll and attend classes for a certificate or diploma in order to use their voucher.
LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP)
A state grant that provides educational assistance to residents of Georgia who demonstrate substantial financial need to attend colleges in Georgia. LEAP is funded by state appropriations and federal matching funds. Yearly awards are $300 and are disbursed beginning every fall, winter, and spring quarters. Priority is given to students who have a higher cumulative grade point average. Students must not be receiving assistance from any other service or form of financial aid other than the Federal Pell Grant and HOPE to get LEAP.
GEORGIA HERO (Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring) SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.GAcollege411.org - a state funded award created to give financial assistance for college to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves who have served in a combat zone. The children of such service men and women and their surviving spouses are also eligible to receive the scholarship. Recipients may receive up to $2,000 per academic year. For eligibility criteria and official program regulations, please visit the Paying for College tab on GAcollege411.org.
VETERANS' ASSISTANCE
http://www.gibill.va.gov -credit programs at Altamaha Tech are approved for Veterans Affairs Education Benefits. Students eligible for Veterans Affairs Education Benefits should contact the Financial Aid Office. Application forms and assistance in filing for education benefits is available from the Financial Aid Office.
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Veterans must attend scheduled classes and continue to show satisfactory progress. Benefit payments will not be made for courses from which the student does not continue to attend. |
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Receiving Veterans Affairs benefits does not prevent a student from applying or receiving other forms of financial aid. |
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For specific questions regarding individual eligibility, call the VA Atlanta Regional Processing Office at 1-800-827-1000. |
OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS
WIA: The Workforce Investment Act
The purpose of this act is to prepare economically disadvantaged youth and unskilled adults, or persons facing serious barriers to employment, with the training necessary for entry into the labor force. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES:
Assistance is available for qualifying handicapped students. Students should contact their local office of the Department of Human Resources, Division of Rehabilitation Services for details.
GENERAL AID
Various civic, social, professional, and other organizations provide scholarships for deserving students. In most cases, financial aid is awarded based upon academic performance, financial need, and availability of funds. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
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