Grants

Grants are a form of financial aid that do not need to be paid back. Grants can come from federal and state governments, as well as from Georgia Tech. Only undergraduates who have not previously received a bachelor's degree are eligible. Grants are awarded to those who exhibit exceptional financial need and apply for aid by the priority deadline. Several types of grants are described below.

Federal Pell Grant

Pell Grants are awarded to eligible undergraduate students who do not have a bachelor's degree. Award amounts are based on the assumption of 12 eligible hours per semester. Some Federal Pell Grant recipients are eligible for partial awards for less than half-time enrollment.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

SEOG is awarded to Pell-eligible undergraduate students who do not have a bachelor's degree and who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Award amounts vary and are determined by the availability of funds.

State of Georgia Grants

Information on other grants and scholarships available from the State of Georgia is located at GAfutures.org.

Other State Grants

Information on other U.S. states and territories, besides Georgia, and their grants and scholarships is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Georgia Tech Grant

Annual grants are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The funds are donated by Georgia Tech alumni, industry friends, and others.

Entering first-years are limited to receiving institutional grants for the first eight terms of full-time enrollment. Students are limited to receiving grants for two semesters of enrollment during an academic year (Fall, Spring, or Summer).

A transfer student's eligibility will be determined on an individual basis depending upon hours transferred.

Students are required to maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA as well as a semester GPA of 2.0. These requirements for grant retention are in addition to the renewal terms listed here.

College of Sciences Dean's Grant

College of Sciences (COS) Dean's Grants are restricted to qualified students pursuing a major within the College of Sciences. Recipients must meet and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain Good Academic Standing as determined by the the Registrar's Office.

Award amounts vary depending on the kinds and amounts of other scholarships and grants received by the student. Full time enrollment is required and the award may be renewed for up to eight semesters. Students awarded the grant will typically be expected to maintain a cumulative as well as a semester GPA of 3.0.

Ivan Allen College Dean's Grant

Ivan Allen College (IAC) Dean's Grants are restricted to qualified students pursuing a major within the Ivan Allen College. Recipients must meet and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain Good Academic Standing as determined by the Office of The Registrar.

Award amounts vary depending on the kinds and amounts of other scholarships and grants received by the student. Full time enrollment is required and the award may be renewed for up to eight semesters. Students awarded the grant will typically be expected to maintain a cumulative as well as a semester GPA of 3.0.