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How To Apply for Financial Aid

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Office of Financial Aid

Georgia Southern University Post Office Box 8065 Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8065

The information on these pages is intended to help you complete the necessary steps to apply for financial aid as well as provide “tips and tricks” to having a successful application process.

Six Steps to Apply for Aid

1. Complete the Financial Aid Application

To be reviewed for federal and state student aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between October 1st and February 1st for enrollment in the following fall semester. You must list Georgia Southern’s Title IV school code (001572) on the form. It is important to apply early, as some financial aid funds are limited and are administered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get Started on Your FAFSA 7 Step FAFSA Tutorial (offsite link)

If you are only interested in receiving the HOPE Scholarship, you do not need to complete the FAFSA; instead, you can complete the GSFAPPS.  Visit GAfutures for more information about the HOPE Scholarship. If you choose to complete the FAFSA, you must complete a FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA for each academic year that you want to receive aid.

Complete the GSFAPPS for State Aid

2. Review your Student Aid Report

Approximately one week after completing your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you do not, check the status of your report online at https://studentaid.gov/. The SAR summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA. If all the information is correct, keep the SAR for your records. (If you listed Georgia Southern on your FAFSA, we will receive a copy of your SAR electronically). If information on your SAR is incorrect, mail in corrections to the appropriate address, or make them online.

3. Georgia Southern Correspondence

Within three to four weeks after you receive a complete, correct SAR, the Georgia Southern Financial Aid Office will email you an award notification via EAGLEGRAM or a request for additional documents. (If you don’t receive an e-mail, please contact us.) Submit requested documents as soon as possible or your aid may be delayed.

4. Your Award Notification

Your EAGLEGRAM advises you to visit MyGeorgiaSouthern to log into WINGS, which describes your financial aid award. Review the information. If there are corrections needed, please notify us by e-mail. You will have to complete Entrance Loan Counseling and electronically sign your Master Promissory Note before loan proceeds will be released. Visit studentaid.gov to complete entrance loan counseling and sign your promissory note. The Georgia Southern Office of Student Loans will mail the promissory note to you, if necessary.

How to Review and Accept Your Award on WINGS

NOTE: To be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, students must be enrolled and verified as attending at least half-time.

  • 1/2 time for undergraduate students is 6 hours per semester.
  • 1/2 time for graduate students varies per program.  
Learn More about Federal Direct Stafford Loan

5. Pay Your Bill

The University’s Office of Student Accounts will send you an EAGLEGRAM to notify you that you have new charges on your student account each semester. You must then go to WINGS and select “Registration Invoice and Web Payment” to view your charges and credits. Financial aid applied to your account will be subtracted from the amount due. Read the EAGLEGRAM and webpage carefully and follow all instructions. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAPER INVOICE!

6. Get Your Refund

If your aid awarded exceeds the amount you owe the University, a refund check will be mailed to your Georgia Southern campus post office box or to your local or permanent mailing address if you do not have a campus post office box. Keep in mind that federal regulations require attendance verification before your refund can be paid to you.

Aid for Special Circumstances

Online Students

Applying for financial aid as an online student is easier than ever! Just a few simple steps can unlock a world of opportunities.

What kind of aid can you get? As an undergraduate, you might be eligible for Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, and more. Graduate students can explore Federal Direct Stafford and Graduate PLUS Loans.

Let’s make your education dreams a reality. Start your financial aid journey today!

Summer Minimester Courses

Ready to make the most of your summer with some extra classes? Let’s talk funding! To qualify for summer financial aid, you’ll need to be enrolled in at least half-time classes. Your Pell Grant and loan eligibility will depend on your previous semesters’ enrollment and awards.

Ready to dive into summer classes? Mark your calendar: summer aid awards start rolling out in March.
Let’s get those applications in and secure your

Study Abroad

Ready to explore the world but worried about the cost? No sweat! Georgia Southern has scholarship opportunities to help you make it happen.

Just one application unlocks a variety of awesome scholarships and don’t forget to explore the Honors College and the MyScholarship portal for even more hidden gems! Or look into external scholarships like those that support learning critical languages. There are tons of resources to help you find the perfect fit!

Don’t let finances hold you back. Start your scholarship search today and turn your study abroad dreams into reality!

Transfer Students

Transferring to Georgia Southern University? This guide provides key steps to ensure a smooth financial aid transition. Update your FAFSA with Georgia Southern’s code, meet with your advisor, and contact your current school about financial aid cancellation and loan deferment. Don’t forget to request transcripts and familiarize yourself with Georgia Southern’s financial aid deadlines.

Transient Students

Want to study at another college while still being a Georgia Southern student? No problem! You can still get financial aid as a transient student. Just remember to fill out the FAFSA with Georgia Southern’s school code and get a few forms signed. Your financial aid will be sent to your host school once they verify your enrollment. Make sure to stay on top of your grades and keep your address up-to-date.

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment students can receive financial aid too! You’ll still be responsible for course and proctoring fees, but tuition and mandatory fees are covered. Just make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and apply for the GAfutures Dual Enrollment Scholarship before the start of the academic year.

Need More Information?

  • If you have any questions about your award, please select “Contact Your Financial Aid Counselor” on the award notification page on your WINGS account or contact them through our Staff Directory.
  • In all communication to your Financial Aid Counselor, please be sure to include your full name, Eagle ID, and detailed question in the body of your email. This will improve the quality and efficiency of our services to you.

Different types of aid have distinct conditions for establishing and maintaining eligibility. Learn more about how your circumstances affect your ability to receive Pell Grants, loans, the HOPE Scholarship and more.

Understanding Aid Eligibility Do I Qualify for Financial Aid?

We recognize that tuition, fees, housing and meals are major expenses. To help you understand what financial options you’ll need, Georgia Southern provides an estimated breakdown of costs to help you and your family plan your budgets.

Learn More About the Costs and Affordability of Attending Georgia Southern

Alternatively, you can click on the link below to access Georgia Southern University’s Net Price Calculator.

The calculator is intended to give students an early approximation of what they could expect to pay at Georgia Southern University as well as the average aid that students may qualify for. This calculator is not an application for financial aid and the results are estimates, not guarantees. Students should apply for financial aid as soon as possible. February 1st is the priority deadline for Federal Financial Aid.

View the Net Price Calculator

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