Grants
Although similar to loans, grants actually work like a gift — you don’t have to give the money back. Here are a few popular grants.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are available until you earn your first undergraduate degree. Eligibility is determined by the federal government based on family income and resources. Actual awards will be calculated upon registration and based upon actual hours attempted.
SEOG/IMG
All recipients must be in a degree-seeking program working toward a first baccalaureate degree. Funds for Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Institutional Matching Grants (IMG) do not have to be repaid.
HOPE
For Georgia residents, the HOPE award covers tuition and some fees not paid by other sources. HOPE-BOOK is a stipend for books and supplies and disbursement is calculated based on hours attempted. However, this stipend may be applied to any outstanding fees for the term in which the stipend was awarded.
