How do I apply for financial aid?
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Will my financial aid cover all costs?
In most cases, if a student meets eligibility for federal and state financial aid, he or she will have available funds to cover the costs of his or her program.

What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be filled out annually by current and anticipating college/university students to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid (including Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and work-study programs).

What is our federal code?
Point's code is 001547.

Should I complete the FAFSA?
We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA for eligibility for federal financial aid.

When is the FAFSA available?
The FAFSA is available to students after January 15 each year. Tax time is FAFSA time!

Is there a FAFSA deadline?
The Financial Aid Office publishes a deadline for FAFSAs annually. This deadline guarantees that all students will be awarded by mid-May if all paperwork is received.

What is the HOPE Scholarship?
The HOPE Scholarship is Georgia's unique and nationally recognized program for helping its students succeed. Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) is an educational program to reward students who have earned good grades by helping with the expense of continuing their education after they graduate from high school.

Am I eligible for the HOPE Scholarship?
The HOPE Scholarship program is available for students who meet the eligibility requirements. New students should log on to GACollege411.org to create an account and view HOPE status; the HOPE/Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant applications should be completed on the same website. The Financial Aid Office will check for eligibility for all returning students.

When will my financial aid be disbursed?
An award letter detailing the total amount of financial aid will be provided to the student on or before the date of the orientation event preceding the cohort that he or she intends to join. An exact date for the disbursement of funds will also be provided during orientation as part of the student financial services presentation.

Will my financial aid be affected if I drop a course?
Yes, dropping a course can have a major effect on a student’s financial aid.

Will my financial aid be affected if I take extra courses?
Taking additional courses will not have a negative effect on a student’s financial aid, but doing so will increase the student’s tuition statement.

What is a refund?
A refund is a monetary credit that may exist on a student account that is in excess of the total amount owed; refunds are issued to the student in the form of a check.

When and how will I get my refund?
Refunds will not be processed on excess financial aid until the funds are received by the University from each funding source. Refunds can only be issued if the financial aid posted exceeds the amount of tuition, fees and other applicable charges. Federal refunds are issued to students within 14 days of receipt of funds.

Students should check their CampusVue Student Portal accounts before calling to ask about a refund check’s status. When your refund is ready, you will be notified at your student email address.

Do I have to reapply for financial aid each year? How do I know when to reapply?
Financial aid has to be reapplied for each academic year. The Financial Aid Office will notify you when it is time to reapply.

Who do I call or contact if I have questions about my financial aid?
Contact the Student Services Office at 706-385-1018 or via email.