Lawful Presence
Effective Fall 2011, all applicants who are accepted for admission or
readmission to South Georgia College, and who seek to be classified as
in-state for tuition purposes, will be required to provide validation of
residency and lawful presence in both the State of Georgia and the United
States.
South Georgia College will do all we can to verify a student's citizenship
or lawful immigration status without causing additional stress or paperwork.
Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
have their citizenship status checked by the US government. If you have your
FAFSA sent to South Georgia College we can use that to verify your status.
If your FAFSA is not yet on file at South Georgia College, or if you choose
not to complete the FAFSA, you will be responsible for verifying your lawful
presence based on documentation. By submitting proof of lawful presence to
South Georgia College Office of Admissions, you may ensure your tuition
status accurately reflects your standing.
Below is a list of acceptable documentation to prove lawful presence in
Georgia:
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A current driver’s license
issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008;
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A certified U.S. Birth
Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory
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A U.S. Certificate of
Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570);
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A U.S. Certificate of
Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561);
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A U.S Certificate of Birth
Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of
Birth Abroad (FS-240);
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A current U.S. Passport;
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A current ID issued by the
State of Georgia after January 1, 2008;
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Permanent Resident Card (USCIS
form I-151 or I-551);
If you have questions about the
verification process or concerns about the ability to provide documentation,
contact the Office of Admissions at 912.260.4206 as soon as possible.
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