Georgia Tech: Graduate Student

What do graduate students need to know about applying for financial aid at Georgia Tech?

1. U.S. citizen and permanent resident graduate students apply for Federal Direct Loans through the financial aid office, and we assist with certifying Private Education Loan applications. All other funds for graduate students are awarded through the academic department.
2. Graduate students apply for Federal Direct Loans through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by submitting two forms and then completing the loan application process with Direct Loans: 
   • Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid 
   • FAFSA 
     • Use of the IRS data retrieval tool is strongly encourage when completing the FAFSA.
   • Loan Steps
     • January 31 is the Priority deadline for Fall.
     • June 30 is the Final deadline for Fall and Spring.
     • More detailed information about the application process and next steps can be found at Application Steps.
3. In determining the dollar amount of eligibility, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will automatically use the lower cost paid by students receiving Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs)/Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) through their departments. If you will not receive an assistantship, you should contact our office or Financial Aid Advisor upon receipt of your award notice.
4. Each term, students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours required for their degree program to receive education loan disbursements.

Page last reviewed/updated 07/15/16

Returning Student

What do returning students need to know about applying for Financial Aid at Georgia Tech?

1. The Financial Aid application process is annual.
2. Returning students apply for financial aid through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by completing two forms for the upcoming Financial Aid year:
   Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GTAPP)
   Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) School Code: 001569
   
   
   For the 2017-2018 academic year, both forms must be received in the financial aid office by the January 31 deadline for priority consideration. Detailed information about the application process and next steps can be found at Application Steps. 
   If forms are completed after the priority consideration deadline, you will be considered for entitlements only (ex: federal loans, HOPE/Zell, outside scholarships). Please contact your Financial Aid Adviser for additional consideration, which will be reviewed case-by case.
   Note: CSS PROFILE is not required for returning students.
3. Use of the IRS data retrieval tool is strongly encouraged when completing the FAFSA. Please review application tips when completing the FAFSA.
4. You can and should continue looking for outside scholarships. We have a listing of outside scholarships currently accepting applications available.
5. Any income earned from work under a cooperative education program (CO-OP) offered by a postsecondary institution is excluded from need analysis in the determination of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), therefore co-op earnings do not negatively affect eligibility. Make sure to include your co-op earnings on the FAFSA under Student’s Additional Financial Information.

Page last reviewed/updated 09/28/16

What do transfer students need to know about applying for Financial Aid at Georgia Tech?

1. The financial aid award offer will not be final until after all official transcripts from prior schools have been received.
2. Financial aid does not "transfer" from one school to another. However, federal and state aid received at one school will impact remaining eligibility at another school.
3. Transfer students apply for financial aid through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by completing two forms:
   • Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid
   • FAFSA
   • For the 2017-2018 academic year, both forms must be received in the financial aid office by the January 31 deadline for priority consideration. More detailed information about the application process and next steps can be found at Application Steps.
   • If forms are completed after the priority consideration deadline, you will be considered for entitlements only (i.e.federal loans, HOPE/Zell, outside scholarships). Please contact your Financial Aid Adviser for additional consideration, which will be reviewed case-by case.
4. Use of the IRS data retrieval tool is strongly encouraged when completing the FAFSA. Please review application tips when completing the FAFSA.
5. You can and should continue looking for outside scholarships. We have a listing of outside scholarships currently accepting applications available.
6. Participating in co-op work experiences help many students offset the cost of attendance. Transfer students can explore co-op opportunities as another way to help offset their education costs.

Source: http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/application-guide-0