About
Clayton State University is a public university and senior unit of the University System of Georgia, located in Morrow, Georgia. The university offers over 100 degrees, majors, and certificates across undergraduate and graduate programs. Clayton State focuses on providing students with lifelong skillsets and specialized knowledge to be competitive in the workforce, emphasizing hands-on experience, research opportunities, and community engagement.
Funding Opportunities
District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
The District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) is a state-funded tuition assistance program for District of Columbia residents attending eligible out-of-state colleges and universities. If eligible and awarded, DCTAG can pay the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition, up to $5,000 per semester, not to exceed $10,000 annually. Eligible students have up to 6 years or $50,000 in total assistance, whichever comes first, before the DCTAG funds expire. The program is designed to make higher education more affordable for DC residents by bridging the gap between resident and non-resident tuition rates at participating institutions. DCTAG does not cover room and board, books, or other college costs beyond tuition, and does not pay for mini-terms. The grant expires after the recipient reaches age 26.
Public Safety Memorial Grant
The Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant provides grant funds to the dependent children of Georgia Public Safety Officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Funds may be used towards the cost of attendance. The award is based on a first-come first-served basis as funds are available. Recipients receive an award that covers their total cost of attendance, minus any other student financial aid (excluding any loans), not to exceed $18,000 per award year. Recipients are able to receive payment for a maximum of 8 semesters of undergraduate study. This grant is designed to support the families of public safety officers who made significant sacrifices in service to Georgia communities.
REACH Georgia Scholarship Program
REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program providing promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success. Qualifying REACH Scholars are awarded a financial scholarship upon graduating from high school. The program is designed to support students from low-income families throughout their educational journey. To maintain eligibility throughout college, recipients must be enrolled full-time at an eligible postsecondary institution, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and satisfactory academic progress, complete and submit a FAFSA each year of college, and not be in default on federal or state educational loans or owe a refund for federal or state student financial aid programs.
Georgia HERO Scholarship Program
The Georgia HERO (Helping Educate Reservists and Their Offspring) Scholarship provides financial aid to qualifying Georgia National Guard or United States military reservists who served in combat zones and their spouses and dependent children who seek a postsecondary education. The maximum amount awarded to an eligible student is $2,000 per award year. The maximum benefit is four award years for a total not to exceed $8,000. The scholarship awards on a first-come, first-served basis and as appropriate funds are available. Eligible applicants must complete Part A of the application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid along with required documents, which will then be forwarded to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for processing.
Georgia College Completion Grant
The Georgia College Completion Grant (GCCG) Program provides grant aid to assist eligible students who are within at least 80% of credit requirements of their undergraduate degree and have an outstanding balance of current term direct charges such as tuition, fees, housing, and meals. Students do not need to apply for this fund as the Office of Financial Aid will automatically award eligible students. Funding for this program is limited and will be awarded until all funds are exhausted. The charges or fines incurred due to actions by a student such as parking tickets, library fines, or late fees are not considered direct charges for the purpose of this grant. If a student who has been awarded receives additional financial aid funds during the semester, the Georgia College Completion Grant will have to be reduced or cancelled, and students may not receive a refund for these funds.
HOPE Scholarship
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with a portion of the tuition cost at a HOPE Scholarship eligible college or university. The HOPE Scholarship program requires students to meet basic eligibility requirements to be awarded initially after high school graduation and maintained while enrolled in an eligible college or university. The scholarship award amount is applied towards standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number of hours enrolled in eligible courses, whether full time or part time. Award amounts are determined annually by Georgia Student Finance Commission. To be eligible, students must be Georgia residents meeting U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements, be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a USG, TCSG or eligible private HOPE eligible college or university in Georgia, and meet federal Selective Service registration requirements. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 HOPE GPA which includes all college level coursework attempted since high school and from any institution attended. The scholarship has limits based on attempted hours (must be less than 127 hours) and students must not have earned a baccalaureate degree. The HOPE Scholarship has a 10-year eligibility limit and seven-year eligibility limit from when students first receive the scholarship payment. Students must complete either the FAFSA or the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP) to apply. The GSFAPP remains valid for 10 years, though if students opt to complete only the GSFAPP, they can only be reviewed for the HOPE Scholarship and not other federal aid programs.
Zell Miller Scholarship
Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with the tuition cost of attending a Zell Miller Scholarship eligible college or university. The scholarship is available to students who meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements, meet Georgia Residency requirements, and are enrolled as degree-seeking students at eligible institutions in Georgia. Students must also meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs, comply with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990, and not have exceeded the maximum award limits for any HOPE program. The scholarship has limits based on Expiration of Eligibility, Ten Year Eligibility Limit, and Seven Year Eligibility Limit. The Zell Miller Scholarship award varies depending on the type of institution and specific hours of enrollment. Students attending eligible public colleges or universities receive an award amount applied toward standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number of hours enrolled, whether full time or part time. Students attending private colleges or universities receive an award amount applied toward standard undergraduate tuition up to a maximum of 12 hours, based on a half-time or full-time enrollment status. Eligibility for the scholarship expires 10 years after the student's high school graduation date.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 7
- Active Now
- 7
- Source Domain
- clayton.edu
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