Federal Pell Grant

Available to undergraduate students based on need. Must be degree-seeking and enrolled for at least six credit-hours. Applies to tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. No repayment obligation.
Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at the GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Available to undergraduate students with exceptional need and eligibility for the Pell Grant. Must be a degree-seeking student and enrolled for at least six credit-hours. SEOG is a source of funds to supplement other federal aid programs (such as the Pell Grant) if the student continues to show need. Applies to tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. No repayment obligations.

Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at the GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Available to undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students. Students qualify based on financial need. Part-time positions are available in a variety of areas throughout the university.
Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at the GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.

Federal Perkins Loan

Available to undergraduate and graduate students based on need. Must be degree-seeking students enrolled for at least six credit-hours. Low interest (5 percent) loans available with repayment beginning nine months after graduation or when a student drops below half-time status. Long-term repayment includes cancellation of debt under certain specific conditions.

Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at the GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Available to undergraduate and graduate students based on need. Must be a degree-seeking student and enrolled in at least six credit-hours. Variable interest rate, adjusted annually on July 1, not to exceed 8.25 percent (current rate = 7.76 percent). Repayment will begin six months after graduation or when a student drops below half-time status. Maximum loans of $5,500 for undergraduates and $8,500 for graduates each academic year.

Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Available to undergraduate and graduate students. Do not have to demonstrate financial need. Must be a degree-seeking student and enrolled for at least six credit-hours. Variable interest rate adjusted annually on July 1, not to exceed 8.25 percent (current rate = 7.76 percent). Maximum loan of $5,500 for undergraduates and $8,500 for graduates each academic year. Students must make quarterly payments of interest beginning 60 days after receipt or may defer interest payments until after graduation.

Apply to: Complete the FAFSA. Forms available at GSU Financial Aid Office and at other locations as listed on page 26.
 

United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs Educational Benefits

Available to undergraduate and graduate students. Veterans, reservists, current members of the National Guard, those eligible for vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans, and spouses and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans with benefits determined by the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Recipients of the monthly educational benefit must complete an application each trimester of enrollment at GSU for continued eligibility, monthly stipends, and other benefits. No repayment obligation.

Apply to: GSU Financial Aid Office.

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

The College of Health Professions and Human Serviceshas funds available to support graduate students.  Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) require verification of financial or environment disadvantaged status.  SDS funds are available for students in the following graduate programs: Addictions Studies, Communication Disorders, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work.

Apply to: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms to be eligible and contact the Department.

Selection: The Department Chairperson will notify recipients.

Nursing Traineeships

Traineeships are provided to part-time nursing students in the last 12 hours of graduate study.

Apply to: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms to be eligible and contact the Nursing Department.

Selection: The Department Chairperson will notify recipients.