Financial Information

Student Fees–Credit Courses
South Georgia Technical College is a tax-supported state institution. Therefore, the cost of attendance is minimal. All fees are payable at registration for each term/course except as noted.

FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE BEGINNING OF ANY TERM OR COURSE. Most credit cards are accepted.

*Subject to change with new vendor.

ROOM AND BOARD FEE (If applicable): The cost of a semi-private dorm room is $3,000 per bed per term for James Hall and Martin Hall. This includes meals at the SGTC cafeteria. Private room is $4,300.** **Summer Rate is $1500 - Summer 2023.

Important Notes Regarding Fees
1, Fees listed above are for legal residents of Georgia. They include tuition, registration, activity, accident insurance, dormitory, instructional/ technology fee, athletic fee, instructional fee, campus safety fee, and cafeteria fees. The tuition for out-of-state students is twice the tuition rate ($214) per credit hour paid by legal Georgia residents. International students pay four times the tuition ($428) per credit hour required for legal Georgia residents. This applies to non-immigrant aliens, those on I-20 Foreign Student Visas, and foreign residents to include diplomatic, consular, mission, and other non-immigrant personnel. Foreign immigrants who are permanent residents shall pay the same tuition as citizens of Georgia***.
***Legal resident of Georgia for last twelve months.

2. Liability Insurance is required for all Practical Nursing, EMT, Early Childhood Care and Education, Barbering, Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and related health occupation students. The annual fee for this insurance is determined by the SGTC insurance carrier’s policy in effect.

3. Any student who wants to take more than 25 credit hours per term MUST have prior authorization from the Dean for Academic Affairs or from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This approval must be obtained during the advisement process.

Application Fee
An individual’s first application for admission must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $25 application fee. Former SGTC students are not required to pay a second application fee.

Graduation Fee
The graduation fee is non-refundable, and is $40.

Testing Fee
An admissions retest fee of $15 per test is charged for retesting any of the admissions entrance tests.

FAA Testing Fee
FAA Testing Fee for each part is $200 for a total of $600 for the three tests.

Diploma and Certificate Replacement Fee
A diploma replacement fee of $25 is charged for replacement of each diploma.

Late Registration Fee
A late registration fee of $45 is charged for late registration of classes once the term’s classes have begun.

Transcript Fee
A transcript fee of $10 is charged for each official transcript from SGTC.

Books, Tools, and Uniforms
Every student is required to have books, tools, uniforms, and other equipment appropriate for his or her program of study. Some programs require students to purchase tools which are also useful in the student’s employment following graduation. All required consumable books and workbooks may be purchased from the College’s Bookstores.

Senior Citizens
Residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older may request a waiver of tuition. If tuition is waived under this policy, admission will be granted only on a space available basis. Proof of age must be presented at registration to receive a waiver. This policy applies to regular and institutional credit courses only. It does not apply to continuing education courses, non-credit courses, or seminars. Fees will still be due at time of registration.

Delinquency in Payment
A student who is delinquent in the payment of any financial obligation(s) may be withdrawn from his or her course(s) and/or the dormitory at the College and will not be allowed to register for another term until the delinquency is removed. The student will not be issued any grades, transcripts, diplomas, or other student records until all financial obligations are paid.

Personal Checks
Check writing is a privilege extended for payment of fees. Abuse of this privilege will result in fees being paid by cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Proper identification is required.

Charges for Returned Checks
A charge of $30 will be assessed for any check returned to SGTC for insufficient funds, accounts closed, or stop-payment on the account. This charge must be paid in cash when the check is picked up at the Business Office.

REFUND POLICIES

Refunds, when due, are made within 45 days (1) of the last day of attendance if written notification has been provided to SGTC by the student, or (2) from the date SGTC terminates the student or determines withdrawal by the student.

Tuition and Fees
Students withdrawing from a course before the end of the third instructional day of the term shall receive a 100% tuition refund of the applicable tuition (hours below the 15-hour tuition cap) and applicable refundable fees, excluding the application fee. Exceptions may be allowed for customized courses that do not follow the college’s standard academic calendar.

Students who withdraw from a course after the third instructional day of the term shall receive no refund.
For those students receiving federal financial aid, the College shall make available consumer information that may be found at www.ifap.ed.gov. Although there will be no refund of tuition and fees after the third instructional day, withdrawing students receiving Federal Pell Grant will have awards adjusted in compliance with the Return to Title IV process (R2T4) outlined in the Federal Student Aid Handbook.

Refunds of Books and Supplies
No refunds shall be made for used supplies and equipment such as cosmetology kits, diskettes, tools, and uniforms.
Refunds shall be made for books that are returned in new condition and accompanied by a receipt in accordance with the College’s book refund policy. The book refund policy is prominently posted in the college bookstores.

Room and Board
Room and board charges for students who need to cancel their housing agreement early for the following reasons: Academic (withdrawal from school/active military), Medical (significant change in medical situation), Financial (significant chands in financial circumstances), will be able to leave housing at a pro-rated amount and not forfeit the deposit. Students who need to leave for these reasons must get cancellation approval from Housing to get a prorated refund, otherwise, no refund of the student’s housing deposit or housing fees will be refunded. Refunds are calculated on a weekly basis with Sunday as the first day of the week. Refunds will be mailed to the student’s address on file or distributed within 45 days after withdrawal.

Refund Policies for Students Receiving Federal Title IV Financial Aid (R2T4)
Title IV funds (Pell, SEOG) are awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of Title IV funds that the student was originally scheduled to receive.

Students who withdraw from all classes prior to completing more than 60% of an enrollment term will have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on the percent of the term completed. For example, a student who withdraws completing only 30% of the term will have “earned” only 30% of any Title IV aid received. The remaining 70% must be returned by the school and/or the student. Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves from classes. Following the policy that is set by the Technical College System of Georgia, withdrawals that occur after day ten of the semester receive no refund. No charges are reduced for withdrawals that occur beginning day eleven of the semester.

A student’s withdrawal date is:
• the date the student began the institution’s withdrawal process or officially notified the institution of intent to withdraw; or
• the student’s last date of attendance at a documented academically-related activity or the midpoint of the period (whichever is later)

The percentage of Title IV aid earned shall be calculated as follows:
• Number of days completed by student divided by the total number of days in term*
• The percent of term completed shall be the percentage of Title IV aid earned by the student.
• Students are responsible for any portion of their institutional charges that are left outstanding after Title IV funds are returned.
• *The total number of calendar days in a term of enrollment shall exclude any scheduled breaks of more than five days.

FINANCIAL AID

Below is a brief description of the types of financial aid available at SGTC. If you need further assistance, please contact the Financial Aid office, which is located in the Odom Center on the Americus Campus at 800.928.0283 or 229.931.2319 or in Room A43 at the Crisp County Campus at 229.271.4043.

Non-Repayable Grants
South Georgia Technical College offers non-repayable grants to help cover the cost of attendance. SGTC does not participate in Title IV student or parent loans.

FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS
Federal Pell Grant (Title IV Recipients)
Federal Pell Grants are awarded based upon financial need as determined by the information provided by the student when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is required annually (July 1 to June 30) to determine eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant. The amount awarded depends upon the student’s financial need index, combined with the number of credit hours taken.

To receive the Pell grant, a student must be enrolled with a regular or provisional status in a Pell-eligible program. Pell Grants are not available to anyone who has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) has received an overpayment of Title IV funds, or is in default of any form of Student Loan. Must have received your High School Diploma or GED, or have passed the Ability to Benefit test to be eligible for federal aid.

South Georgia Technical College’s Title IV Institution Code is 005617

• Go to studentaid.gov to creat a FSA ID and to apply for the Federal Pell grant.
• www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for the Federal Pell grant
• To view Financial Aid online:
  • Go to www.southgatech.edu and click the link for “Banner Web”
  • Enter username and password
  • Click “Student Services and Financial Aid”
  • Click “Student Records”
  • Click “Account Summary by Term”
  • Any financial aid on your account will be reflected on this screen

Federal Work Study Program
Students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may be eligible for Work Study positions. These are minimum wage jobs relating to the student’s area of training and are available on a limited scale for students who apply and are selected. A student that is hired for a work study position must complete all required employment forms as well as submit to a criminal background check before beginning work. For further information, contact the Financial Aid office on your campus.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available for students with exceptional need. Students must be undergraduates enrolled in an eligible program leading to a degree or diploma at an eligible College. Students must be enrolled at least one semester to receive FSEOG. Students must meet citizenship requirements as required for all Title IV programs, as well as all other eligibility requirements listed in the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook. Priority for supplemental grants will be given to students with the lowest EFC, the greatest need, and the highest cumulative grade point average. These students must receive a Federal Pell Grant to be considered. The Financial Aid office will use the results from the student’s FAFSA to determine eligibility. The maximum FSEOG a student may receive per academic year will depend on the availability of funds.

STATE STUDENT AID PROGRAMS
Zell Miller Scholarship
Overview
Georgia’s Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE-eligible college in Georgia.

Eligibility
To receive Zell Miller Scholarship funding, students must meet all HOPE Scholarship eligibility requirements and:
-- Meet one of the following academic requirements:

• Graduate from an eligible high school as the valedictorian or the salutatorian.
• Graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.7 grade point average combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national test administration.
• Complete an eligible home study program with a 3.7 grade point average combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT or a minimum composite score of26 on the ACT in a single national test administration.
• Complete an ineligible home study program with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national test administration, and then earn a 3.3 grade point average on 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college degree-level coursework taken after home study completion. This option allows retroactive payment of the first 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours after they are taken.
• Enroll in an eligible post-secondary institution in 2007 or later, as a freshman, meeting one of the academic qualifications listed above and earn a 3.3 cumulative grade point average at the most recent HOPE Scholarship checkpoint

-- Meet HOPE’s U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirement.
-- Meet HOPE’s Georgia residency requirement.
-- Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georgia
-- Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.
-- Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college.
-- Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program.
-- Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for Zell Miller Scholarship payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs.
-- Meet additional rigor requirements, beginning with students graduating from high school in or after May 1. 2016.

Award Amounts
Students attending public colleges or universities receive the current academic year standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number of hours enrolled, whether full time or part time.

Award Limits
A college degree-seeking student is ineligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship if the student has:

• Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant, Zell Miller Grant, and Accel (through spring term 2011) Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit; or
• Attempted 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of college degree credit, regardless of whether or not Zell Miller funds were received while attempting the hours; or
• Earned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, regardless of whether or not Zell Miller funds were received while earning the degree, or
• Graduated from high school more than seven years ago and did not receive a HOPE Scholarship payment prior to summer term 2011.

Zell Miller Grant
Award Amounts
The Zell Miller HOPE Grant will cover $100 per semester hour for eligible students,$132 per semester credit hour for Commercial Truck Driving, and $230 per semester credit hour for Basic Law Enforcement.

Eligibility
In addition to meeting all HOPE Grant requirements, student must have a minimum of 3.5 cumulative GPA in postsecondary classes. There is no high school GPA requirement. Students who earn a 3.5 or better at the end of their first semester will be eligible for the Zell Miller Grant their second semester. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA at the end of each subsequent semester to continue to qualify.

Georgia HOPE Scholarship
Overview
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE-eligible college in Georgia.

Eligibility
To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must:
-- Meet one of the following academic requirements:

• Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school with a 3.0 grade point average.
• Complete a HOPE-eligible home study program with a 3.0 grade point average.
• Graduate from an ineligible high school, complete an ineligible home study program, or earn a GED and score in the national composite 85th percentile or higher on the SAT or ACT.
• Graduate from an ineligible high school or complete an ineligible home study program, and then earn a 3.0 grade point average on 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college degree-level coursework. This option allows for payment of the first 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours after they are taken.
• Earn a 3.0 grade point average at the college level on degree coursework after attempting 30, 60, or 90 semester hours or 45, 90, or 135 quarter hours, regardless of high school graduation status.

-- Meet HOPE’s U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements.
-- Meet HOPE’s Georgia residency requirements.
-- Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georgia.
-- Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.
-- Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college.
-- Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program.
-- Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for HOPE payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs.
-- Meet additional rigor requirements, beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015.

Award Amounts
The HOPE Scholarship award amount will cover a portion of a student’s tuition.

Award Limits
A college degree-seeking student is ineligible for the HOPE Scholarship if the student has:

• Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, Zell Miller Grant, HOPE Grant, and Accel (through Spring term 2011) Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit; or
• Attempted 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of college degree credit, regardless of whether or not HOPE funds were received while attempting the hours; or
• Earned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, regardless of whether or not HOPE funds were received while earning the degree, or
• Reached the seven year expiration of eligibility date.

Georgia HOPE Grant
Overview
Georgia’s HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia.

Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility.

Beginning with the 2013-2014 Award Year, students enrolled in a Georgia Student Finance Commission approved, designated program of study who are eligible for, and receiving, HOPE Grant funding, may also be eligible for funding from the Hope Career Grant.

A student’s Hope Career Grant award is a fixed amount per term based upon the student’s program of study and number of hours of enrollment:

Award Amounts
The HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student’s tuition.
Award Limits
A HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the grant if the student has:

• Earned a baccalaureate degree; or
• Received HOPE Grant payment for more than 63 semester or 95 quarter hours;or
• Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant, Zell Miller Grant, and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit,
• Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high school student received HOPE Grant payment are not included in these totals.

HOPE GED Voucher
Eligible Georgia residents who pass the GED (General Education Development) Test will receive a $500 voucher from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. This one time only voucher can be used for educational expenses during the first term of enrollment at any Georgia post-secondary institution. After attending the first day of classes the GED voucher should be signed and brought to the Financial Aid Office in Room 101 of the Odom Center on the Americus Campus or in Room A43 at the Crisp County Campus. A student who is deemed eligible will be issued a check by the end of the semester.

SAL Loans
South Georgia Technical College participates in the Student Access Loan (SAL) program administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). Details can be found on the GSFC’s website at www.gacollege411.org.

Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships may be available as funds permit through the South Georgia Technical College Foundation, Inc. and external school, civic and private organizations. Applications are distributed to qualifying students when scholarships are available.

Georgia HERO Scholarship
The Georgia HERO Scholarship program was created to provide financial aid to students and the dependents of students who are current members of the Georgia National Guard and United States Military Reserves who were deployed overseas on active service, on or after February 1, 2003 to a location designated as a combat zone. The maximum amount awarded to an eligible student is $2,000 per award year, for no more than four award years. The award amount is subject to change during the award year.

Transient Students (enrolled at more than one school at the same term)
To take classes at South Georgia Tech (host school), the student should contact the Financial Aid office of the home school to ensure that all financial aid paperwork is in order as the home school will verify eligibility. A student is eligible to receive the HOPE Grant or Scholarship at the host school if the student is otherwise eligible.

If the student is a transient student from South Georgia Tech to another school, then SGTC will notify the host school of eligibility for HOPE or Pell. If eligible for HOPE, that can be received at the host school. The Pell Grant will be awarded from South Georgia Tech (home school) at the end of the first four weeks of the semester as long as the host school has provided enrollment verification to SGTC.

Transfer Students (leaving one school and enrolling at another)
If the student has completed a FAFSA for the current school year, the student should go online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and add the Institution Code for the school the student intends to enroll in.

South Georgia Technical College’s Title IV Institution Code is 005617
Contact the financial aid office of the new school to inquire if an Institution Application is needed.

Nelnet Payment Plan
NelNet is a contracted payment plan for students to pay the balance they owe (after HOPE and PELL) out of pocket on their tuition and fees. The student can sign up for this payment plan each term with FACTS–NelNet on the SGTC website (www.southgatech.edu) in the Financial Aid section. Enrollment deadlines are predetermined each term. Note: Nelnet can only be setup for tuition and fees, not room and board.

This allows the approved student to pay a 25% or 50% down payment by debit or credit card or bank draft to FACTS–NelNet and the balance spread over designated 3 monthly dates in each term. The cost to participate is a $30-$40 fee per term and no interest charges.

Unofficial Withdrawals
A student who earns all Fs in a given term or a combination of Fs and Ws (meaning the student withdrew from a class) may be considered an “unofficial withdrawal”. Unofficial withdrawals are those who simply cease attending class(es). Faculty must enter a last date of attendance for students who earn a grade of “F” for the class. Once grades are submitted and faculty rosters are verified at the end of the term, unofficial withdrawals (those who earned the F due to ceasing attendance) may be required to return funds to South Georgia Technical College and/or the U. S. Department of Education. Students who truly earned Fs that were not due to ceasing attendance are not considered to have withdrawn; therefore, those students’ aid is not recalculated for the class(es) in question.