SGCEP Fees and Financial Aid

All fees are payable the day of registration for all students. Students applying for financial aid are responsible for making sure the aid will cover all expenses and fees for attendance. Twelve or more semester hours are considered full-time, nine to eleven hours are considered three-quarter time, six to eight hours are considered half time, and less than six hours are considered part time.

Refunds for students who formally withdraw from SGCEP prior to midterm are calculated based upon the time of withdrawal during the semester. Once the established drop/add date has passed each semester, a student who reduces the number of semester hours is not entitled to any refund of tuition.

A parking permit from the Parking & Transportation office is optional for each student. The cost of the permit is $50 per academic year.

SGCEP Students receive their financial aid from South Georgia College (SGC). Correspondence should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office, South Georgia College Entry Program, 1500 N. Patterson Ave, Valdosta, GA 31698. The office may be reached by telephone at 229.333.5891.

Students must be accepted to SGCEP before action can be taken on financial aid. The student's financial need is determined through the use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students receiving financial aid must be registered for selective service. Each student must certify that he/she is not in default on any Title IV educational loans, does not owe a repayment on any Title IV educational grants, and has not borrowed in excess of loan limits.

An applicant for financial aid is requested to have the results from the FAFSA in the Financial Aid Office by May 1 for fall term. Applications received after this date will be considered as long as funds are available, in the order of the date of receipt. A student enrolled less than full-time will receive full consideration for financial aid. A student must be working toward a degree to receive federal financial aid. Financial Aid is awarded in the forms of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Grants, Federal Work-Study, HOPE Scholarships, Federal Stafford Student Loans, and Federal Parent Loans (PLUS).

First-time recipients of federal financial assistance must meet the admission requirements of the college, and by a signed document, acknowledge awareness and acceptance of the standards set forth in the College Catalog. To continue receiving financial aid, students are expected to achieve certain minimum levels of academic progress that are outlined in the catalog.