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Scholarships distributed to students by the Foundation
Students receiving scholarships from the GSW Foundation
First-generation students awarded GSW scholarships
Different scholarships available to students across campus
Financial Aid Options
Georgia Southwestern State University is committed to helping students understand and access all available sources of financial assistance before considering private educational loans.
Students may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs, including:
Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Federal financial aid options often provide more favorable terms and borrower protections than private educational loans.
Before applying for a private educational loan, students should review all available federal financial aid options and consult with a Financial Aid Advisor to determine the most appropriate funding solution for their educational expenses.
Students have the right to:
For personalized assistance, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Funding Sources
Georgia Southwestern offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships designed to assist in funding your future.
Provided by the government, these scholarships provide funding to high academic achieving students.
Federal grants, including Pell Grant, usually are awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need.
Student loans can help cover educational expenses that are not met by scholarships, grants, and other financial aid.
In order to qualify for financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants and loans, students must complete the following items:
Students and parents of dependent students must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every Award Year they wish to apply for Federal Student Aid (FSA). The FAFSA also qualifies as the application for the Zell Miller or HOPE Scholarship.
The Award Year begins August. Students and parents of dependent students should complete the FAFSA as soon after October 1st as possible. Students and parents must create a FSA ID before they may submit the FAFSA.
Once you have completed the financial aid process, you may review ‘Estimated Awards’ on Check Your Status in RAIN.
Refunds are typically issued approximately 30 days into the semester. If you still have aid remaining in your RAIN account after your charges have been paid, GSW Student Accounts will deliver those remaining financial aid funds directly to you through your Bankmobile Disbursements selected preference.
Verification is the process by which schools review student financial aid applications for accuracy. For more details, see our Verification information.
Official Awards are generated around June 1 of each year after tuition and fees for the upcoming Award Year have been set by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents; and the HOPE and Zell Scholarship award amounts have been set by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Prior to June, please review Estimated Awards by Checking Your Status.
Once you do have an Official Award, you can log in to your Award in RAIN and complete any remaining requirements.
My scholarship has taken the financial burden off my shoulders. Because of my donor’s generous contribution, I am able to focus more on being involved on campus. During my time as an undergraduate, I was part of the Student Engagement Team, GSW Marshals, Storm Spotters, and much more. I was one of the very first students to enroll in the Double Canes program as well.
