FAFSA Now Required for State Financial Aid Programs

Beginning Summer 2013, if you are planning to attend college in Georgia and are seeking state financial aid (see a list of state financial aid programs below)*, you will be required to complete a (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

The 2012-13 or the 2013-14 may be used for summer term 2013. A 2013-14 will be required for Fall term 2013 and will be applicable through Summer 2014.

Moving forward, a current year FAFSA will be required each year when applying for state financial aid.

Why?

This change to the method by which students can apply for state financial aid is being implemented to comply with the requirements for verification of lawful presence in Georgia. Students applying for state financial aid will be required to complete and submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility for student aid, regardless of whether the student is applying for any federal assistance.

As a result of this change, the GSFAPPS application process will no longer be available after June 8, 2013. After spring term 2013, the GSFAPPS will no longer be an acceptable financial aid application.






*Georgia Financial Aid Programs
ACCEL • Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship Loan Program HERO Scholarship • HOPE GED Grant • HOPE Grant • HOPE Scholarship • North Georgia College & State University Military Scholarship Loan • North Georgia College & State University ROTC Grant and ROTC Grant for Future Officers • Public Safety Memorial Grant • Scholarship for Engineering Education Program • Student Access Loan (SAL) Program • Tuition Equalization Grant • Zell Miller Scholarship.