Services and Programs

Veteran’s Programs
South Georgia Tech is approved for veteran’s training under various programs. These programs are briefly described below.
Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® — Active duty
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Chapter 33 Post–9/11 GI Bill®
Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® — Selective Service

The area Veterans Service Offices will assist veterans and eligible dependents in applying for VA educational benefits. Veterans may obtain further information regarding Veterans Services by contacting the Registrar, Room 109, in the Odom Center.

South Georgia Technical College will permit any covered individual (any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits) to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
1. The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
2. 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.

South Georgia Technical College will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.

GI Bill(r) is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Adult Education Services
South Georgia Tech is the fiscal agent for the Adult Education Program serving SDA 15 which includes seven counties: Sumter, Webster, Macon, Marion, Crisp, Schley and Taylor. Classes are offered days and nights in Sumter, Webster, Marion, Macon, Crisp, Schley, and Taylor counties. Programs include Adult Basic Education, Adult General Education and Adult Specialized Education. These three areas prepare adults age 16 and older to perform on grade levels 1 through 12. For further information, call 229.931.2565, in Americus or 229.271.4058 in Cordele.

GED Testing/Classes
GED preparation in all content areas is also available for those students desiring to obtain a GED diploma. All classes are free of charge. GED testing is available in Macon, Sumter and Crisp counties for a $160 fee for the entire test. Parts of the test can be re-taken for a fee of $32 per part. For further information, call 229.931.2563, in Americus or 229.271.4058 in Cordele.

Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA is a federally funded program designed to assist qualified students with training related costs such as tuition, books, and supplies while enrolled at SGTC. In some cases, a daily allowance is provided to those who qualify. The primary goal of WIOA is to train qualified students to become employed and self-sufficient. To qualify for the WIOA program, a student must be economically disadvantaged or be laid off, be a resident of the Middle Flint counties, be a full time student, have good academic standing, and be enrolled in a demand occupation. For more information, please contact the WIOA Office located in Room 110 in the Odom Center on the Americus Campus or call (229) 931-2172. (Openings are limited and certain restrictions do apply).