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Financial Aid
This information is provided as a guide and is subject to change without notice to comply with federal, state, and institutional policies.
Georgia Perimeter College participates in most major federal and state financial aid programs and offers institutional scholarships as well. There
is a District Financial Aid office at each college location (excluding
Alpharetta) to assist eligible students in removing the financial barriers that may discourage them from attending college.
All students are urged to file an application for financial aid. The Financial Aid office cannot determine eligibility or award financial aid unless the student completes the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Application. The FAFSA can be obtained from all Financial Aid, Advising and Counseling Services, and Enrollment and Registration Services offices at Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lawrenceville, and Newton Campuses. The forms are also available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
Students will need to apply for the HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant by completing one of the following:
- FAFSA;
- e-HOPE, electronic application found on the GSFC website at www.gsfc.org; or
- printable HOPE Scholarship and Grant application found on the GSFC website at http://www.gsfc.org.
Financial aid is available in many forms: grants, scholarships, loans, benefits, and employment opportunities. Federal, state, and local guidelines determine the amounts and types of financial aid offered to individual students. Students must reapply each year for most of these programs.
Students usually are offered financial aid packages consisting of some combination of loans, grants, scholarships, and employment. Grants and scholarships are considered "gift" assistance and need not be repaid. Loans are offered at low interest rates and can be repaid over an extended period of time beginning six months after students graduate or leave the college. If students are offered aid in the form of a job, they are paid an hourly rate.
Eligibility for Financial Aid
Eligibility depends on many factors. To receive aid from the student aid programs offered at Georgia Perimeter College, students must satisfy the following:
- Have a financial need, except for some loan programs which do not require proof of need.
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid Social Security number.
- Not owe a Federal PELL or SEOG over-award.
- Not be in default on a Federal Stafford Loan or Federal Direct Loan
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program of study. Students may not receive aid for correspondence or telecommunications courses unless they are part of an associate degree program. In addition, students may not receive aid for auditing classes.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Sign a statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) certifying that the student (1) will use federal and/or state student financial aid only to pay for attending an institution of higher learning, (2) is not in default on a federal student loan or has made satisfactory arrangements to repay it, (3) does not owe money back on a federal student grant or has made satisfactory arrangements to repay it, and (4) will notify the school if he or she defaults on a federal student loan.
- Register with Selective Service, if required. If the student is a male age 18-25 and has not yet registered with Selective Service, he can give Selective Service permission to register him by checking a box on the FAFSA. He can also register through the Internet at www.sss.gov/.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Generally, only one Financial Aid Application must be completed to get consideration for all types of grants, scholarships, and work opportunities at Georgia Perimeter College. Loans and some special awards may require additional forms. To apply, take these steps:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal Application each year. Submit the FAFSA or Renewal Application:
- Through the Internet by using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov or
- By mailing a paper FAFSA or Renewal Application.
- When completing the FAFSA or Renewal Application, be sure to list Georgia Perimeter College's name and school code, 001562, in step six on the form. The address of the college is 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021. Mail or transmit the completed and signed FAFSA or Renewal Application to the Central Processor. If applying on the Internet, remember to print and mail the signature page immediately. If completing the paper application, use the envelope attached to the application.
- Students should receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within four weeks after submitting their application to the processor. Students should review the SAR to make sure all information is correct. If some information is incorrect, make the correction on the SAR and return it to the processor. If students do not immediately correct a SAR, the application will not be processed until the corrections are made. Students should keep a copy of the SAR for their personal files.
- If Georgia Perimeter College is listed in section six of the SAR, the District Financial Aid office will receive the student's SAR electronically.
- If the SAR states that "your application has been selected for a review in a process called verification," then the student must send signed copies of his or her federal tax returns to the Financial Aid office. If the student is claimed as a dependent by his or her parents, signed copies of their returns must be sent as well. If a student is married, signed copies of his or her spouse's returns are also required. The student will also have to complete a verification worksheet which can be obtained from the Financial Aid office or on the Georgia Perimeter College website, http://www.gpc.edu/~finaide/printableforms.htm. If additional documentation is required, the student will receive a tracking letter stating the required documents or the student can check the Georgia Perimeter College website, http://www.gpc.edu/~finaide/. If there are questions remaining, the student can contact the Financial Aid office at his or her campus to answer all of the student's remaining questions.
- Students should respond quickly to all correspondence received from the Financial Aid office. The earlier this required information is received, the earlier an eligibility determination can be reached.
After the District Financial Aid office receives a student's SAR and all requested information, the staff will do the following:
- Review the information.
- Make an award based on eligibility and availability of funds.
- Mail an award letter that lists the types and amounts of aid awarded to the student. The award letter may list additional requirements that the student must fulfill before funds can be disbursed.
The student should keep this letter with the SAR. Students must keep their names, addresses, and telephone numbers current with Enrollment and Registration Services or on the Georgia Perimeter College website, www.gpc.edu/Request/. When students are determined to be eligible for financial aid, tuition and fees may be covered to the extent of the aid, provided the students completed their financial aid files by the priority deadline. If the aid is not sufficient to cover tuition and fees, the student is responsible for the balance, which is due at the time of registration. If the aid exceeds the cost of actual tuition and fees, a check for the difference will be issued and mailed from Student Accounts to the student by the end of the fourth week following registration.
Priority Deadlines
The FAFSA should be completed and submitted to the central processing center by March 1 every year for which a student plans to request aid. Files that are complete (with SAR and all supporting documents) by April 1 will receive priority consideration and should be awarded by May 15. Processing of files completed after April 1 will begin in the order in which they were received. Students who apply after April 1 should allow two to four weeks to receive an award letter. Students who apply after June 1 should be prepared to pay their fees during registration and be reimbursed based on their eligibility. Applications for spring semester should be completed by October 1.
If a student's file is not completed by the deadline, the student must pay his or her fees at the time of registration. The District Financial Aid office cannot process aid applications during registration. Students may be reimbursed once eligibility has been determined. If a student's aid does not cover the full balance, the student must pay any balance due before classes begin. The Financial Aid office will not hold a place for the student in any classes.
Award Packages
Once students have been awarded aid, they will receive an award letter that lists the various types of aid they are eligible to receive during the award year. Awards are based on full-time status; some awards may be adjusted if the student does not enroll as a full-time student. However, aid will automatically be prorated at disbursement if the student is not full-time. If it is determined that the student is not eligible for aid after s/he has been awarded, the Financial Aid office is required to adjust the student's award.
Students automatically will be reviewed for Federal Pell Grants and FSEOG Grants, because they are considered gift aid and do not have to be repaid. Students also will be reviewed for Federal Work-Study. HOPE Scholarships are automatically reviewed for freshmen students who have met the HOPE requirements from high school. Continuing students currently receiving HOPE are automatically reviewed. Transfer students must submit a copy of their prior institution(s) academic transcript(s) to the Financial Aid office for HOPE to be reviewed.
Students may be awarded grant funds up to the cost of college attendance. If they still have unmet financial needs, students may apply for a loan under the Federal Stafford Loan and/or the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan programs. These loan programs require a separate application in addition to the FASFA. The loan application can be acquired from the Financial Aid office or on the Georgia Perimeter College website, www.gpc.edu/~finaide/printableforms_files/loan%20application.pdf.
Students who apply by the priority deadline will be considered for all available funds. Some funds are limited and are awarded to eligible students based on greatest need and meeting the April 1 deadline. Loans will not be automatically awarded.
Federal Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require institutions to develop policies that insure that students who receive financial aid are progressing toward graduation. The school's satisfactory academic progress policy must include both a qualitative standard (such as the use of a cumulative grade point average) and a quantitative measure (such as a maximum time-frame for program completion) to track student progress. The SAP policy must be at least as strict as the policy for students who do not receive federal student aid funds.
Qualitative Standard
(The following text appears in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.) Although a school may establish its own satisfactory progress standards, these standards must at least meet the minimums required by law and regulations. For the qualitative standard, the law specifies that by the end of the second academic year (measured as a period of time, not by the student's grade level), the student must, in general, have
- A "C" average or its equivalent, and
- An academic standing consistent with the requirements for graduation from the program.
If a school determines that a student has maintained standards even though his or her grade average falls below a "C," the school must be able to document that the student's average is consistent with the academic standards required for graduation from the program.
Quantitative Measure
(The following text appears in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.) To quantify academic progress, a school must set a maximum time frame in which a student is expected to finish the program. For an undergraduate program, the maximum time frame may not exceed 150% of the published length of the program measured in academic years, academic terms, credit hours attempted, or clock hours completed, as appropriate. For instance, if the published length of an academic program is 60 credit hours, the maximum time frame established by the school must not exceed 90 attempted credit hours.
Students in the Certificate programs, Fire Management, Library and Information Science Technology, and Sign Language Interpreting, must also make progress toward the completion of their programs. Students will be reviewed after each semester to ensure that they are progressing toward graduation. The student must maintain a "C" average each term and maintain a 67% completion rate. Maximum timeframe may not exceed 150% of any program. The published length of the Fire Management Certificate program is 24 hours, not to exceed 36 hours. The published length of the Library and Information Science Technology Certificate program is 18 hours, not to exceed 27 hours. The published length of the Sign Language Interpreting Certificate program is 48 hours, not to exceed 72 hours.
Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at Georgia Perimeter College
Qualitative Standard
Any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 1.75 after spring term will be placed on financial aid probation. If the cumulative grade point average is below the minimum, the student is no longer eligible for financial aid. The hours used in calculating the cumulative grade point average include transfer hours.
Quantitative Measure
Georgia Perimeter College offers two-year degrees that require approximately 60 semester hours to graduate. Applying the 150% rule, the maximum credit hours (excluding Learning Support courses and English as a Second Language courses) that a student can attempt at Georgia Perimeter College and receive federal and state financial aid are 90 semester credits (60 credits in a program of study
x 150%). Once the student earns 60 semester credits, the student is considered to have earned the equivalent of an associate's degree. For a student to be making progress toward graduation, he or she must complete 67% of the courses attempted.
The Financial Aid office monitors students' progress and will cancel all financial aid once a student has earned 60 semester credits or completed less than 67% of attempted coursework. Students who wish to earn a second associate's degree may request that their eligibility be extended to a maximum of 120 attempted semester hours or 90 earned hours, whichever comes first. If a student takes courses that are not required for the first or second degree, the student may be liable for all financial aid received for the ineligible courses.
Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Evaluation
A student's academic progress will be evaluated at the end of each semester. Once the Financial Aid office has determined that a student is not making SAP, the office will attempt to notify the student in writing. Notification from the Financial Aid office is not a requirement. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with SAP and monitor his or her own progress each semester to protect financial aid eligibility.
Learning Support and English as a Second Language
Learning Support (LS) and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are considered remedial courses. Federal regulations set limits on the maximum hours a student can receive financial aid for taking remedial courses. Financial aid may be used for a maximum of 30 semester credit hours of LS courses. Courses in ESL do not count against the 30 semester credit hour limit. Once the maximum number of hours is reached for LS, a student will not be eligible for financial aid until he or she exits. The LS and ESL courses will not count toward completion rate and maximum hours allowed toward a degree.
Appeals Process
A student who fails to establish good academic standing or to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) becomes ineligible for financial aid. If students have mitigating circumstances beyond their control that affects their ability to meet SAP standards, they may appeal the loss of their eligibility. To appeal, a student must complete a Georgia Perimeter College Financial Aid Appeal Form and submit it with appropriate documentation to the Financial Aid office. The Georgia Perimeter College Financial Aid Appeal Form can be obtained either from the Financial Aid office or from the Georgia Perimeter College website, www.gpc.edu/~finaide/printableforms.htm. The documentation must be directly related to the events that affected the student's ability to meet SAP standards. The appeal should also include the steps the student is taking to ensure progress in the future. The student will be notified by mail of the outcome of the appeal. If the appeal is approved, it will list specific requirements the student must meet in order to continue to receive financial aid. If the student's appeal is denied, the student may regain eligibility by meeting the conditions listed below.
Once the student has met the listed requirements, he or she may submit an appeal form along with a copy of the grade report. Upon receipt of the appeal form and verification of the student's grades, the student may be awarded financial aid on a semester-to-semester basis. As long as the student completes all courses attempted with a "C" grade or better, he or she may remain eligible for financial aid.
Refund Process for Students Receiving Federal Title IV financial assistance
Students receiving Federal Title IV Financial Assistance who formally or informally withdraw from school are subject to Federal Return of Title IV aid regulations as specified in the Higher Education Amendment of 1998. The calculation of enrollment length determines the aid earned by the student based on the days enrolled for the semester in relation to the total days in the semester. The aid considered not to be "earned" must be returned to the Federal programs in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loans, Subsidized Federal Stafford loans, Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and other Federal Title IV assistance. Receipt of Federal Title IV Aid in excess of aid earned may be subject to repayment by the student if the student has withdrawn from school. The Office of Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs notifies the student if a repayment is due. Failure to repay could result in loss of future Title IV eligibility. All students who fail to repay Georgia Perimeter College within the notified timeframe will be reported to the Department of Education or to their guarantor/lender and will become ineligible for future Title IV eligibility.
Example: Student received Title IV aid as follows: $1,274.00 in Subsidized Stafford Loan and $782.00 in Pell Grant. The student had $844.00 in institutional charges. Student withdrew on day 25 of a semester having 112 days.
The student has earned 22.3% (25 days divided by 112 days) of the Title IV aid, which equals $458.49 (loans of $1,274.00 plus grant of $782.00 times 22.3%). The student has unearned aid of $1,597.51 (total aid received of $2,056.00 minus aid earned of $458.49) that must be returned to the federal programs. The Institution must return $656.00 ($844.00 Institutional charges times 77.7% unearned aid); all of this will be returned to the Subsidized Stafford Loan. The remaining $941.51 (unearned aid of $1,597.51 minus amount Institution returned of $656.00) must be returned by the student. The student must repay $618.00 ($1,274.00 received in loan minus $656.00 returned to loan by Institution) to the Subsidized Stafford Loan in accordance with the terms of the loan. The student must return $162.00 (remaining unearned aid of $941.51 minus $618.00 returned to loan funds by student equals $323.51 multiplied by 50% {students are required to returned 50% of unearned grant funds} to the Pell Grant Program). *
* Copies of the complete refund policy for federal financial assistance are available from the Financial Aid office on each campus.
Financial Aid Available to Students
Georgia HOPE Scholarship
The Georgia HOPE Scholarship, funded by the Georgia Lottery, provides financial assistance to students attending Georgia public and private institutions of higher learning. Students can apply for the HOPE Scholarship by completing one of the following applications:
- FAFSA; Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- e-HOPE, electronic application found on the GSFC website at http://www.gsfc.org; or
- printable HOPE Scholarship and Grant Application found on the GSFC website at http://www.gsfc.org.
The HOPE Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible for Title IV funds.
- Meet HOPE residency requirement (see requirements at www.gsfc.org)
- Meet Selective Service registration requirements (see requirements at www4.sss.gov)
- Must meet the required reviews at the following levels:
| Freshmen Level | Students must have graduated from high school in 1993 or later with a 3.0 GPA in a College Preparatory Track or a 3.2 GPA in a Technical Curriculum Track. |
| Sophomore Level | Students must have a 3.0 GPA after attempting 30-60 semester credit hours.. |
| Junior Level | Students must have a 3.0 GPA after attempting 60-90 semester credit hours. |
| Senior Level | Students must have 3.0 GPA after attempting 90-127 semester credit hours. |
HOPE recipients who meet the following condition will be evaluated at the end of every spring semester regardless if the student has reached the review levels listed above. Students must have a 3.0 GPA at this review point to continue to receive HOPE scholarship. Students who fail to meet the GPA requirement for this review will not be evaluated again until they have reached the next review point of the normal cycle of 30, 60, 90 or the next annual review at the spring semester whichever comes first.
- All freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior HOPE recipients who enroll in 12 or more credit hours during at least one school term (fall, spring, or summer).
HOPE recipients who meet the following condition will be evaluated at the end of their third consecutive term. Students must have a 3.0 GPA at this review point to continue to receive HOPE Scholarship. Students who fail to meet the GPA requirement for this review will not be evaluated again until they have reached the next review point of the normal cycle of 30, 60, and 90.
- All freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior HOPE recipients who enroll in less than 12 credit hours for three semesters in a row (fall, spring, and summer).
Transient students who are eligible for HOPE Scholarship funds must have their home institution provide a HOPE Transient Certificate to Georgia Perimeter College before receiving HOPE Scholarship funds.
Transfer students who apply for HOPE Scholarship must provide the Financial Aid office with a copy of all academic transcripts from their prior institutions.
HOPE GED recipients must provide the Financial Aid office with the original signed copy of the HOPE GED Voucher.
The HOPE Grant is awarded to students who are enrolled in the One-Year Certificate Programs for Fire Management, Library and Information Science Technology,
and Sign Language Interpreting or upon meeting the above criteria for
A - C in the list above.
Federal PELL Grant
The PELL Grant is a grant from the Federal government and does not have to be repaid. The amount of the grant is based on the amount of funds actually available for the program.
The maximum award is $4050, which will be distributed over two semesters. NOTE: This may change for the year. All undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Federal Pell Grant.
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA) created two new grant programs
for full-time students who are at degree-granting institutions, are U.S. citizens,
and are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Congress has funded the grants for
award to eligible students beginning July 1, 2006.
The ACG is one of the two new grant programs and is available for the first time for the 2006-07 school year for first-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. This grant is in addition to the student's Federal Pell Grant.
Federal Stafford Loans
The Federal Stafford Loan is a loan that must be repaid upon completion of school or interruption of studies. The student who qualifies may borrow up to $2625 for the academic year as a freshman and $3500 as a sophomore. (NOTE: This may change) All first-time borrowers must have an entrance interview with the Financial Aid office. If a freshman and a first-time borrower for a student loan, federal regulations require that the first loan disbursement be delayed until 30 days after the start of classes. Students can complete an Entrance Interview either by completing the Loan Application at the Financial Aid office or on the website www.gpc.edu/~finaide/printableforms_files/loan%20application.pdf or they can use the website at Georgia Student Finance Authority(GSFA), www.mapping-your-future.org. Students are required to enroll for at least 6 credit hours each semester to maintain eligibility.Federal PLUS Loans
Federal PLUS loans are loans that a parent may use to assist a student in financing an education. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance, minus other aid per award year, if the student is enrolled at least half time. The loan goes into repayment 60 days after the check is disbursed to the parent. Students are required to enroll for 6 credit hours each semester to maintain eligibility.Federal Unsubsidized Loans
Independent students who still need loan assistance after Federal Stafford Loan eligibility is determined may apply for the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan. A maximum of $4,000 can be awarded each year. Students are required to enroll for at least 6 credit hours each semester to maintain eligibility. Dependent students may apply for the unsubsidized loans if the parent has been turned down for the Plus loan.Emergency Student Loans
Georgia Perimeter College provides interest-free loans to students on an emergency basis. Loans are granted to cover a portion of the cost of the student's registration fees for one semester and must be repaid by the specified deadline regardless of other pending financial aid. First semester students and transient students are not eligible for these funds. Students must be enrolled in 6 or more semester credit hours to receive an emergency loan. The loan funds are 50 percent of the fees up to $500. A $5.00 service fee will be added to each loan.
Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study Program, a part of the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964, is available to students based on need as determined by federal guidelines. Students are employed on an hourly basis for a maximum of 20 hours per week in various departments of the college. Placements are on a first-come, first-served basis if jobs and funding are available. Students currently on Federal Work-Study Program must have a completed file by April 1, in order to be considered for the program for the next award year. All students must enroll at least half time (6 credit hours), make Satisfactory Academic Progress, and clear a criminal background check.Student Assistants
In addition to the Federal Work-Study Program, the college provides a limited number of other student assistantships involving part-time work on campus. Students are employed on an individual basis. Students should consult individual departments for employment opportunities.
Veterans' Educational Services
The District Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs office assists former service personnel and other students eligible for veterans' educational benefits.
The office provides counseling and advisement services as well as certifying enrollment with the Veterans Administration.
Eligible students should be prepared to pay the initial costs for tuition and fees since payment of benefits do not begin until six to eight weeks after enrollment.
Students may apply for financial aid to cover their tuition and fees, if eligible.
Veterans who would like more information about applying for benefits should contact
the District Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs office on the Clarkston Campus, or visit the website, www.gpc.edu/~finaide/veterans.htm .
Georgia Perimeter College Foundation Scholarships
Applications and additional information about most of following scholarships are available at the college website at www.gpc.edu/Foundation/scholarships.htm.
Emergency Scholarship Fund
SGA Emergency Scholarship
Criteria: Students must be enrolled with a minimum 2.0 GPA and must have a documented emergency. Application: Dean of Student Services (any campus). Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: Varies.
General Scholarships
Alumni Association Scholarship
Criteria: Returning student must have completed 20 credit hours with at least a 2.7 GPA and be currently enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: October 15.
Scholarship amount: $820.
American Legion Harold Byrd Post 66 Scholarship
Criteria: Student must be a veteran or a dependent of a deceased veteran, must have GPA of at least 3.0, and must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours with a completed FAFSA on file at the Financial Aid office.
Application: Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs office (any campus) and online. Deadline: March 31.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Ann M. Knight Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Student must be an education or humanities major with a minimum 3.0 GPA and intentions of pursuing a career in public relations, journalism, English, or English education. Student must be currently enrolled, seeking enrollment, or in the process of registering. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA the semester following receipt of the award.
Application: Available online and at the Marketing and Public Relations office on the Decatur Campus.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount:Up to $1,724 (one year's full tuition).
Assistance League of Atlanta
Criteria: Student must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours with financial need and a demonstrated interest in community service, must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: November 1.
Scholarship amount:$1,000.
Charles W. Hall Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Male student on the Clarkston Campus of GPC who is majoring in physical education with an interest in a career in physical therapy, teaching, recreation,
therapeutic recreation, exercise science, athletic training or sports medicine must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, have completed at least 10 semester college-level
credit hours at the college, and be enrolled full time during the spring semester that the award is to be applied to his account.
Application: Available online or contact the Physical Education Department at the Clarkston Campus.
Deadline: November 1.
Scholarship amount:$500.
Charles E. Warren Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Fire Management student who has completed at least nine hours at GPC and is enrolled for at least 6 hours during the spring semester should submit completed application,
a statement of financial need, and a copy of most recent transcript. Applicants must demonstrate community service and involvement as documented on agency letterhead.
Recipient must take at least 6 hours during the fall semester in which the award is given.
Application: Available online or contact the Fire Management Department.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount:$250 for tuition and books.
Dawn Maltais Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Female GPC Lawrenceville Campus student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have completed at least 10 semester credit hours, and be enrolled full-time.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: November 1.
Scholarship amount:$350.
Dunwoody Second Wind Scholarship
Criteria: Female student enrolled at the Dunwoody Campus who is 25 years of age or older and has completed a minimum of 12 semester hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Applicant must be a resident of the state of Georgia, a citizen of the United States, demonstrate financial need and be interested in devoting time to Second Wind activities.
Application: Dunwoody Campus Second Wind Program advisor.
Deadline: June 30.
Scholarship amount:Varies.
Evelyn Newcomb Scholarship
Criteria: Female student over the age of 25 must be enrolled for at least eight credit hours, have a GPA of 2.5 or better, and demonstrate financial need.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount:$250.
Executive Women International Scholarship
Criteria: Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled for a full load of college-level courses in his or her major.
Submit a completed application, statements of financial need, career goals and objectives, two letters of reference, tax returns, official transcript and a copy of student aid application.
Application: Available onlinein late February or March.
Deadline: Varies (see application for exact date).
Scholarship amount: Up to $2,000.
Jack and Kathleen Thornton Scholarship
Criteria: Must be an incoming GPC student in his/her first year, nominated by recruitment staff.
Submit a completed application, statements of financial need, career goals and objectives, two letters of reference, tax returns, official transcript and a copy of student aid application.
Application: Contact GPC Recruitment office.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $500 per year for up to two years.
Kito Christian Shane McCurdy Memorial Scholarship for International Students
Criteria: GPC international student (I-20 holder) enrolled at the Dunwoody Campus with a minimum of 2.7 GPA
who is currently enrolled in 12 or more semester hours and has completed at least 15 credit hours at GPC and
has at least one semester left to complete. Applicant should submit the completed application, a statement of
financial need, a letter of recommendation from a member of GPC faculty and a copy of his/her most recent transcript.
Recipients may receive this award only once.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 15.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Laurie S. Johns Scholarship*
Criteria: Student must be a DeKalb County resident with a 3.0 GPA.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $500.
* Denotes non-GPC Foundation Scholarship
Stone Mountain Woman's Club Lawrenceville Campus Scholarship
Criteria: Female GPC student over the age of 25 enrolled at the Lawrenceville Campus with a minimum 3.0 GPA
who is an active member of the Second Wind Club and ineligible for the Pell Grant should submit completed application,
a copy of most recent transcript, and a copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR).
Application: Contact Lawrenceville Second Wind Program advisor.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: Up to $1,500 in tuition and books.
Lost Boys of Sudan Foundation Scholar Program
Criteria: Sudanese refugee born between 1/1/73 and 1/1/84 who has been resettled by a Georgia resettlement agency
after January 1999 and who can prove he/she is part of the group known as the Lost Boys of Sudan should submit, along
with completed application, proof of residence within the state of Georgia for a minimum of 12 continuous months, a
letter from the resettlement agency (if possible), a copy of his/her most recent GPC transcript, a copy of his/her
most recent FAFSA on file (or proof of application via confirmation number), and two letters of recommendation
(using Personal Recommendation Form provided in the application). Students not currently enrolled at GPC should
submit transcript from last institution attended and/or proof of GED and/or Form Four Certificate from Kenya.
Current GPC students must have proof of GED and/or an official school-leaving certificate indicating completion of Form Four on file.
Scholarship recipient must be enrolled for at least three hours (one course) during each semester that award is
received and is expected to attend two scholarship events at the college.
Application: Available online or contact the Office of Institutional Advancement.
Deadline: Varies (see application).
Scholarship amount: Up to $2,150 per year ($825 per semester for tuition and fees, plus a $250 book stipend) for up to five years or $4,300 maximum total.
Marvin and Mimi Cole Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student with minimum 2.5 GPA who has completed at least six credit hours at the college and has at least one semester left to complete
should submit completed application, a statement of financial need, a letter of recommendation from a member of the GPC faculty and a copy of his/her most recent transcript.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $400.
Mary R. Futch Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student with minimum 2.5 GPA who is enrolled for a minimum of seven credit hours should submit a completed application,
a statement of financial need, a letter of recommendation from a member of the GPC faculty and a copy of his/her most recent transcript.
Student must enroll for a minimum of 9 credit hours during the fall semester in which the award is applied.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $625 in tuition and books.
Robinson Scholarship for Single Mothers
Criteria: Student must be a single mother, enrolled at the Decatur Campus as a first year student,
African American and a high school graduate or GED holder. With a completed application,
students interested should submit a one-page essay explaining in what ways being a single
parent influenced a decision to attend GPC including future plans after attending GPC.
The applicant must also submit an official copy of her high school/college transcript or a copy of her GED certificate.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: September 1.
Scholarship amount: $500.
Stone Mountain Optimist Club Scholarship
Criteria: Incoming student must be a graduate of Stone Mountain High School or Redan High School.
The applicant must also submit an official copy of her high school/college transcript or a copy of her GED certificate.
Application: Contact Stone Mountain High School or Redan High School (counselors' office).
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $1,000.
Athletics Scholarship
ALTA Tennis Scholarship
Criteria: Student athlete must be a U.S. citizen who resides in the seven-county metropolitan area, meet the
requirements for admission into GPC, maintain a 2.0 GPA and have financial need.
Application: Director of Athletics.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $1,000.
Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Judy C. Johnston Scholarship
Criteria: Student must have successfully completed prerequisites for enrollment into organic chemistry sequence with
overall GPA of 3.0 or better and must be committed to taking organic chemistry, CHEM 2461 and CHEM 2462, at GPC.
Application: Available online or contact Science Department.
Deadline: March 1.
Scholarship amount: $350.
Dental Hygiene Scholarships
Atlanta Dental Hygienist Society Scholarship
Criteria: Academic standing, first year student.
Application: Chair of Dental Hygiene Department.
Deadline: Award is made at the end of the second semester of enrollment.
Scholarship amount: $200.
Georgia Dental Education Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Academic standing, first year student.
Application: Chair of Dental Hygiene Department.
Deadline: Award is made at the end of the second semester of enrollment.
Scholarship amount: $500.
Sigma Phi Alpha Scholarship
Criteria: Academic standing, first year student.
Application: Chair of Dental Hygiene Department.
Deadline: Award is made at the end of the second semester of enrollment.
Scholarship amount: $150.
Wilmer Eames Study Group Scholarship
Criteria: Dental Hygiene student who is a resident of Georgia, has completed DHYG 1927, has a minimum 3.0 GPA overall,
and has financial need should submit, with a completed application, a current transcript and written essay.
Application: Chair of Dental Hygiene Department.
Deadline: November 1.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Distance Learning Scholarship
Distance Learning Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student with GPA of 2.5 or better who is currently enrolled for at least 9 credit hours in at least one online or teleweb class at the college.
Nominators should submit a recommendation from the student's distance education professor and a one-page statement from the student articulating his/her experience and the value of distance education.
Application: Contact the Decatur Campus Office of Educational Affairs.
Deadline: May 1.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Education Scholarships
Cleone Rhodes Alford Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Sophomore education major with at least a 3.5 GPA must submit, in a legal sized envelope,
a completed application, a copy of most recent transcript(s), a resume, a biography,
and other supporting information. Email applications and documents will not be accepted.
Application: Available online or contact Humanities Department (any campus).
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Jim Cherry Scholarship*
Criteria: DeKalb County High School graduate must have completed EDUC 1603 and 40 credits toward a degree in education with a 2.8 GPA and have a completed FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Application: Financial Aid office (any campus).
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $1,000.
Johnnie Ray Williams Scholarship
Criteria: Teacher education major with at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum of 18 semester hours toward an associate's degree must have
successfully completed or be currently enrolled in EDUC 1603 and demonstrates a sense of volunteerism by participating in a minimum of 20
hours of community service in the area of education prior to application deadline. Letter of verification declaring the volunteer work required.
Application: Available online or contact Humanities Department.
Deadline: October 15.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Wanda Birchfield Manko Scholarship
Criteria: Declared teacher education major on the Lawrenceville Campus of GPC with a minimum GPA of 2.7
who has completed at least 30 semester college-level credit hours at the college, including EDUC 1603.
Recipient must be enrolled full-time during the semester that award is received.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: May 15 - May 20.
Scholarship amount: $300.
* Denotes non-GPC Foundation Scholarship
ESL Scholarships
Beverly Benson Scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to a current or former student in the English as a Second Language Program at GPC.
The award is based on length of time in ESL, progress through ESL, GPA, and obstacles overcome in persevering to continue his or her education.
Application: Nominations must come from ESL faculty.
Application: Contact the Decatur Campus Office of Educational Affairs.
Deadline: Spring Semester.
Scholarship amount: $200.
Elisabeth Lautemann Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Clarkston Campus student who has completed at least one semester of ESL and is a parent with financial need.
Application: Clarkston Campus ESL Department.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Fine Arts Scholarship
Ed and Marion Bramlette Fine Arts Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student majoring in Art (Art History or Studio Art) who has a minimum 2.5 GPA, is enrolled full time
(12 hours or more) at the college, and has completed the core Art courses (Basic Drawing I & II, 2D and 3D Design),
should submit with the completed application a copy of his/her most recent transcript and a portfolio of recent work.
Recipient must be enrolled full-time during the semester that award is received. Contact Fine Arts Department for portfolio requirements.
Application: Fine Arts Department.
Deadline: November 3.
Scholarship amount: $500 for tuition, books and living expenses.
Honors Scholarship
Beverly Benson Scholarship
Criteria: Dunwoody Campus Honors student must be enrolled in at least one Honors course,
must have completed three Honors courses, must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and must have
demonstrated excellence or outstanding leadership ability in extracurricular activities.
Application: Available online or contact the Dunwoody Campus Honors Program Coordinator.
Application: Available online or contact the Dunwoody Campus Honors Program Coordinator.
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Camille Colvin Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student who has completed at least 40 hours of college transfer courses, a sophomore,
Phi Theta Kappa member (Chi Pi Chapter) and nominated by a member of the GPC faculty should apply.
Award is based on academic achievement (highest cumulative GPA).
Application: Clarkston Humanities Department.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: Varies.
Eddie Butcher Scholarship
Criteria: Clarkston Campus student, nominated by Honors faculty, who has completed at least three Honors courses and has an overall GPA of at least 3.3.
Application: Clarkston Campus Honors Program.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $200.
Diane P. Jennings Scholarship
Criteria: Clarkston Campus Honors student who has a 3.3 GPA or higher after completing Introduction to
Political Science and World History and shows knowledge of current political events with an emphasis on civil
rights and service to the college and community should apply. Students must be nominated by a member of the GPC faculty.
Application: Clarkston Campus Honors Program Coordinator.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $250.
J. Fred Hill Decatur Honors Scholarship
Criteria: Decatur Campus Honors student who has taken at least two Honors courses, has an overall GPA of at least 3.3,
demonstrates a love of reading, raises stimulating questions in Honors classes and promotes intellectual discussion, has
demonstrated service to the campus or to the Honors Program, and is enrolled at the college in the spring semester for at
least nine credit hours at the receipt of the award.
Application: Decatur Campus Honors Program Coordinator.
Deadline: March 1.
Scholarship amount: $200.
Lawrenceville Honors Scholarship
Criteria: Lawrenceville Campus student must have completed at least three Honors classes, have an overall GPA of
at least 3.3, must contribute actively to the intellectual milieu in Honors classes, and be enrolled at the college
during the semester for which the scholarship is designated. Application: Lawrenceville Campus Honors Program Coordinator.
Deadline: November 1 for fall semester, March 1 for spring semester.
Scholarship amount: $200.
Joint Enrollment Scholarship
Grace McNamara Scholarship
Criteria: Clarkston Campus Joint Enrollment student who has completed at least nine semester hours of college-level course work with
a minimum 3.0 final grade in each course should submit completed application with two letters of recommendation from two members of GPC
faculty and an applicant letter (250 words or less) addressing reasons for consideration for this scholarship. Student must be enrolled
and in good standing at the Clarkston Campus during the semester that the award is received.
Application: Clarkston Campus Joint Enrollment office or Financial Aid office.
Deadline: March 15.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Mathematics Scholarshipsp
F. Lane Hardy Scholarship
Criteria: Full-time rising sophomore who is interested in mathematics, has GPA of at least 3.0 after completing three college-level
mathematics courses, or a GPA of at least 2.0 after completing five college-level mathematics courses.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 1.
Scholarship amount: $300.
Girija Honkan Engineering Textbook Scholarship
Criteria: Sophomore/second-year Engineering major on any campus of GPC with demonstrated financial need and an overall GPA of at least 2.7.
Student must have earned 30 or more credit hours and plans to enroll or is currently enrolled in at least one engineering course at GPC, or has at
least one engineering course with a grade "C" or better. Recipient must be enrolled for at least three credit hours during semester of the award.
Application: Available online or contact the Mathematics Department (any campus).
Deadline: March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250 for books only.
Larry Landis Henly Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Decatur Campus student, nominated by faculty, who has received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Mathematics in Calculus.
Application: Decatur Campus Mathematics/Science Department.
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $150.
Learning Support Mathematics
Criteria: GPC student, nominated by a faculty member, who exhibits exemplary scholarship in and love of mathematics and shows promise in other academic studies.
Application: Mathematics Department or Financial Aid office (any campus).
Deadline: Varies.
Scholarship amount: $300.
Nursing Scholarshipp
Gayle Brunelle Scholarship
Criteria: First- or second-year nursing student who is at least 25 years of age and demonstrates evidence of financial need, has a
GPA of at least 2.5, has an exam average of 75 or greater in current nursing course, and includes recommendation from clinical instructor with completed application.
Application: Available online.
Deadline: March 1.
Scholarship amount: $300.
Agnes Delehanty Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Rising second-year nursing student with GPA of at least 2.7 who is enrolled full-time must submit a statement of financial need, a letter of
recommendation from a member of the GPC nursing faculty, and a copy of his/her most recent tax return (or suitable substitution).
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: October 1 - November 15.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Agnes Delehanty Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Rising second-year nursing student with GPA of at least 2.7 who is enrolled full-time must submit a statement of financial need,
a letter of recommendation from a member of the GPC nursing faculty, and a copy of his/her most recent tax return (or suitable substitution).
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: January 7 - March 31.
Scholarship amount: $500.
Anne Tidmore Scholarship
Criteria: Second-year nursing student must demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of at least 3.0, an exam average in current nursing course
of 80 or greater, and include recommendation from clinical instructor with completed application.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: February 1 - March 31.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Georgia Cancer Specialists Scholarship
Criteria: Rising second-year nursing student with demonstrated financial need who is interested in oncology nursing must write an essay describing
personal interest in working with cancer patients. Student must have a GPA of at least 2.5, an exam average of 75 or higher in current nursing course,
and must include recommendation from clinical instructor with completed application.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: February 1 - March 31.
Scholarship amount: $600.
GPC Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship
Criteria: First-year nursing student with financial need and a GPA of at least 2.7 in current nursing courses should submit copy of completed
SAR/FAFSA and letter of recommendation from nursing faculty member with completed application. Student must be enrolled during third and fourth
semesters in the Nursing Program to receive award.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: February 1 - March 31.
Scholarship amount: $500 ($250 per semester).
Gynecology and Obstetrics Scholarship
Criteria: Nursing student with demonstrated financial need and established potential for success in the Nursing Program.
Student must have a GPA of at least 2.5, an exam average of 75 or better in the current nursing course, and must include recommendation
from clinical instructor with completed application.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: October 1 - November 15.
Scholarship amount: $250.
Stella Manko Scholarship
Criteria: Rising sophomore must demonstrate satisfactory progress in the Nursing Program with a GPA of at least 2.5, an exam average of
75 or better in current nursing course, and include recommendation from clinical instructor with completed application. Student must demonstrate
dedication to the nursing profession by evidence of professional activities and volunteering in the community.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: February 1 - March 31.
Scholarship amount: $275.
National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) Scholarship
Criteria: GPC nursing student of Asian descent who has successfully completed first semester of the Nursing Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0
and a NET score at the national average. Student must be fluent or reasonably proficient in the (spoken) Chinese language. Applicant should submit,
with completed application, two letters of recommendation/reference, one from a member of GPC faculty and one from elsewhere, a copy of their most
recent FAFSA or SAR report and most recent tax returns, and an essay of 200 words or less explaining why they have chosen the nursing profession.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: November 25 - December 5.
Scholarship amount: $500.
Northlake Regional Medical Center Scholarship
Criteria: First- or second-year nursing student must demonstrate financial need and potential for success in the Nursing Program.
Student must have a GPA of at least 2.5, an exam average of 75 or higher in current nursing course, and include recommendation from clinical
instructor with completed application.
Application: Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: October 1 - November 15.
Scholarship amount: $300.
Nursing Scholars Programs
DeKalb Medical Center Scholars Program
Criteria: GPC nursing students with minimum grade point average of 3.0 and (if applicable) a score at or above the national average on the NET Test.
Must be willing to work at the DeKalb Medical Center a year for each year the DMC offers financial support.
Student must be dedicated to the nursing profession as evidenced by a willingness to participate in the service initiatives of the scholarship.
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $2,000 annually for tuition, books and living expenses, plus paid Nurse Extern experiences at DeKalb Medical Center.
Emory Eastside Medical Center Scholars Program
Criteria: Student with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated evidence of community service in the previous five years. Per contract, student must agree to work at
EEMC for one full year following graduation and will have the opportunity to participate in EEMC's Nurse Graduate Program while in school.
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $2,500 for tuition, fees, books, equipment, supplies and living expenses.
Emory Hospitals Scholars Program
Criteria: GPC students who are in the first or second year in the Nursing Program with a minimum grade point average of 2.5, a score at or above the
national average on the NET Test, and willing to work at one of the Emory hospitals (Emory Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital, Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital)
for two years immediately following graduation from the Nursing Program. Students must be dedicated to the nursing profession as evidenced by willingness to
participate in the service initiatives of the Scholars Program.
Application: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Deadline:August 16.
Scholarship amount: Up to $3,000 annually for tuition, book allowance, and living expenses, plus opportunity for employment as Nurse Extern.
Gwinnett Health System Scholars Program
Criteria: First- or second-year nursing students in the GPC Nursing Program with a minimum 2.5 GPA should provide, with completed application,
official transcripts from GPC, verification letter from GPC regarding proposed date of graduation, an essay reflecting why they have chosen nursing as
a profession, and two signed letters of reference (must be from previous or present instructors and/or employers, not personal friends or relatives).
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $2,500 for tuition, books and living expenses, plus the opportunity to participate in Nurse Extern Program and interview for employment at time of graduation (No contract to sign).
Hospital Corporation of American/Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HCF/HSF)p
Criteria: First-year students of Hispanic heritage entering GPC with intention to enter and complete the Nursing Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0,
community service experience and financial need are eligible. Recipients will be expected to enter into a commitment to work at a HCA hospital facility
for at least two years after college graduation.
Application: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Deadline: June 1.
Scholarship amount: $2,000.
Kaiser Permanente Scholars Program
Criteria: GPC nursing students who submit completed application, resume, transcripts from most recent school attended,
letter showing current acceptance into the GPC registered Nursing Program, three letters of recommendation from individuals who
know of student's leadership and commitment to the field of nursing, essay describing why student has chosen nursing as a career,
and essay describing how student will benefit from the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Scholarship.
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $5,000 to be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment, supplies and living expenses.
Piedmont Hospital Scholars Program
Criteria: First-year nursing students in the GPC Nursing Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and with a positive
and professional attitude and dedicationto the nursing profession, should provide, with completed application, a copy
of official GPC transcript and two letters of recommendation. Students are required to make a two-year commitment to
Piedmont Hospital as an RN.
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $8,000 ($2,000 per semester) for tuition, books and living expenses.
Saint Joseph's Health System Scholars Program
Criteria: Students must have completed their first year GPC Nursing Program with an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and an exam average of at least 75.
With completed application, students must submit a copy of application, a copy of their most recent tax returns and a statement of financial need,
and two letters of recommendation from members of the GPC Nursing faculty outlining their impressions of the student's attendance record, level of
commitment to the program and general work ethic. The application will include questions about the student's full/part-time work experience and extracurricular activities.
Application and Deadline: Nursing Advisement office for applications, deadlines, and information about the screening process for this Scholars Program.
Scholarship amount: $3,000 per year.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Aleyamma George Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be registered for at least nine credit hours for the Study Abroad Program to India.
To apply, a student must complete an application accompanied with an unofficial transcript and one letter of recommendation from a former or
current professor, employer or mentor.
Application: Contact the GPC International Center.
Deadline: February 28.
Scholarship amount: $250.
David & Anita Kaufman Study Abroad Scholarship
Criteria: GPC student who intends to study abroad at Conversa in Costa Rica, has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and is planning a career in one of
the health professions should submit an application with a letter of acceptance into the Costa Rica Program from the Study Abroad Program leader,
a copy of most recent transcript, two letters of support from members of GPC faculty, a copy of most recent tax return (or suitable substitution)
and a brief one-page essay describing why this scholarship would be important to his or her education.
Application: Available online or contact the Nursing Advisement office.
Deadline: February 1.
Scholarship amount: $250.