Frequently Asked Questions

If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQs about the Library, please contact Librarian Allyson King at (229) 931-2562 or email allyson.king@southgatech.edu.

Human Resources FAQs

• When do we get paid?

  • Payday is the 15^th and the last day of the month every month (e.g. May 31st). If the 15^th or the last day of the month falls on a weekend, payday is the Friday before the 15^th/last day of month.

• I am a new employee. How will I receive my first check?

  • Your first paycheck will be available for pickup in the HR office (Americus Campus) on pay day. Please be sure to bring ID with you. If you do not pick your check up on payday or make other arrangements, your check will be mailed to your home address.

• How can I view my paycheck and/or update my address/tax information/direct deposit?
  • Please visit the Employee Self-Service to review your paycheck and/or update your address/tax information/direct deposit. Please see the staff development given to you during orientation for login information.
• Where can I find my employee ID?
  • Your employee ID is located on your school ID or your first paycheck stub.
• I changed my direct deposit account information. What should I expect?
  • Your first check immediately following the change will be a live paycheck available for pickup in the HR office (Americus Campus). Direct deposit changes may take up to two pay cycles for the change to be effective.
• There is a problem with my paycheck. Who do I need to contact?
  • You should first contact your division dean for clarification and/or help. If they are unable to resolve your concerns, please contact Karen Lewis at klewis@southgatech.edu.

Dual Enrollment FAQs

• Dual Enrollment FAQs

  • Click the link below for answers to frequently asked questions about Dual Enrollment:
    Dual Enrollment FAQ

Library FAQs

• Where is the Library?
  • The Library on the Americus Campus is located in Hicks Hall Room 115, across the hall from Culinary Arts.
    The Library at the Crisp County Center is located in Room A37, across from the main entrance and reception desk.
• Who may use the Library?
  • SGTC students as well as members of the community may use the Library.
    Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the Library.
• Do you have a card catalog?
  • Information about the items in the library collection is available in the online catalog: southgatech.edu/library-catalog
• What is GALILEO?
  • GALILEO stands for GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online, a web-based virtual library sponsored by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Through GALILEO SGTC has access to almost three hundred databases, which index thousands of periodicals and scholarly journals. Full-text articles from thousands of periodicals are available. GALILEO’s databases also include reference works, business directories, government publications, and literary resources.
    GALILEO is not a search engine like Google or Yahoo!, which allow their users to search sites across the Internet for information. Instead, GALILEO serves as an organized gateway to selected resources. GALILEO’s licensed, commercial databases provide access to information of recognized authority: articles from scholarly journals and major publications, reference sources by major information providers, and other valuable resources
• What resources are available in GALILEO?
  • GALILEO has over 100 full text databases that contain full-text from 10,000 newspapers, magazines, and journals.
    Some databases such as Academic Complete or Research Library cover a wide range of topics.
    Other databases may focus on one particular subject such as criminal justice, biology, or psychology.
• How can I find a full text article in GALILEO?
  • 1. Go to the GALILEO Home Page: http://www.galileo.usg.edu
    2. Enter your search term in the box at the top of the page and then press the enter key.
    3. You will be presented with a list items that match you search term. On the left-hand side of the screen, you see should a section entitled: “Limit to.” In that section, click on the box for “full text.”
    4. Your list of results will now only show full text articles.
• What is the password for GALILEO?
  • The password changes for GALILEO changes every semester. Call the Library for the current password: 229-931-2562.
• What resources are available in the Library?
  • The Library contains books, magazines, newspapers, and computers for student use. A Wi-Fi connection is available for students to access the Internet with their personal devices.
• Is there a limit to the number of books that I can check out?
  • There is no set limit on the number of books that can be checked out. In certain circumstances, the library staff may ask students to limit the number of books they want to check out.
• How long is the checkout period for books?
  • Books may be checked out for a period of two weeks and renewed for a period of two weeks.
• Can I access library resources when I am off campus?
  • You can access the resources in GALILEO from off–campus if you have the current password. The password may be obtained by calling the Library at 229-931-2562.
• Do I need to use a password or show an ID to use the Library computers?
  • SGTC students do not need to show an ID to use the library computers.
• Do you charge for printing a class assignment?
  • There is no cost for printing one copy a class assignment in the Library. Multiple copies of an assignment should be made on the copy machine at a cost of 10 cents per page.
• Do you have a copy machine?
  • Yes. Copies can be made at a cost of ten cents per page.
• Can I fax or email documents from the Library?
  • Yes. The Xerox machine has the capabilities to fax documents and to scan documents and send them to someone by email. There is no charge for either of these services.
• Do you have a color printer in the Library?
  • NO.
• What is APA format?
  • The American Psychological Association (APA) has developed a number of recommendations for formatting a research paper, citing sources, and preparing a list of references.
    APA format style is most commonly used for the preparation of research papers in the area of the social sciences. Rules have been established for the overall format of a research papers, the proper way to cite sources in the paper and at the end of the paper, and the correct way to format the reference page.
    Some classes at SGTC require a research paper to be written using APA format.
• What is an eBook?
  • An eBook is a publication in electronic text which can be read on a computer or personal electronic device. SGTC students have access to over 100,000 eBooks in GALILEO.
• What is a database?
  • A database is a collection of information in electronic format that has been stored on a computer in such a way that information can be quickly and easily found.
• What is a peer-reviewed/scholarly journal?
  • Scholarly journals publish articles written by experts in their field which have been reviewed by other experts in that field. This process is known as peer review.
    In academic publishing, the goal of peer review is to assess the quality of articles submitted for publication in a scholarly journal. Before an article is deemed appropriate to be published in a peer-reviewed journal, it must undergo the following process:
    • The author of the article must submit it to the journal editor who forwards the article to experts in the field. Because the reviewers specialize in the same scholarly area as the author, they are considered the author’s peers (hence “peer review”).
    • These impartial reviewers are charged with carefully evaluating the quality of the submitted manuscript.
    • The peer reviewers check the manuscript for accuracy and assess the validity of the research methodology and procedures.
    • If appropriate, they suggest revisions. If they find the article lacking in scholarly validity and rigor, they reject it.
    
    Because a peer-reviewed journal will not publish articles that fail to meet the standards established for a given discipline, peer-reviewed articles that are accepted for publication exemplify the best research practices in a field.
• How can I obtain an article from a peer-reviewed/scholarly journal?
  • 1. Go to the GALILEO Home Page: http://www.galileo.usg.edu.
    2. Enter your search term in the box at the top of the page and then press the enter key.
    3. You will be presented with a list items that match you search term. On the left-hand side of the screen, you should a section entitled: “Limit to.” In that section, click on the box for “Scholarly (Peer Reviewed).”
    4. Your list of results will now only show peer-reviewed/scholarly articles.

Financial Aid FAQs

• What type of financial aid does SGTC offer?
  • SGTC offers the HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study and FSEOG.
• What is the difference between HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship?
  • Georgia residents who are attending a Georgia public technical college to earn a certificate or diploma are eligible for HOPE Grant regardless of high school graduation date.
    HOPE Scholarship is for Georgia residents who are attending a Georgia public technical college to earn an associate’s degree. To qualify the student must be a 1993 or later graduate of a Georgia high school and have a cumulative “B” average at the time of graduation (3.0 for college prep; 3.2 in technical curriculum track). The student must maintain the “B” average at each checkpoint.
• Can I complete my FAFSA application for the Pell Grant on-line?
  • Yes, you can go to www.studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You will need income tax returns (1040, 1040A etc.) for you and/or your parents, W-2’s and any other income information for the previous year. SGTC Financial Aid office has a Resource Lab available for students to apply on-line.
• What is SGTC’s school code?
  • Our school code is 005617. This school code is needed when you complete the FAFSA application on-line.
• Does SGTC offer student loans?
  • No, South Georgia Tech does not participate in any Title IV loan programs.
• Am I eligible for Pell if I am accepted as Learning Support?
  • No, because Federal regulations require a student to be fully accepted into an eligible program of study before receiving the Pell grant. Students must be accepted into their program of study as Provisional or Regular to be eligible.
• How often do I need to apply for financial aid?
  • You apply one time a year for the Federal Pell Grant. We ask you to re-apply starting in February of each year once income tax returns have been completed. The financial aid year is from July 1 – June 30 of the following year. Everyone must re-apply for the Pell Grant before Fall semester no matter when you first apply.
    The HOPE Grant/Scholarship is a one-time only application and does not have to be updated.
• Do I have to use my parent’s income information on my FAFSA application if I live on my own and support myself?
  • If all of the questions in Section 2 (Student Dependency Status) of the FAFSA application are answered “NO”, students MUST provide parents’ income information.
• How much money do I have to make to qualify for Pell Grant?
  • The income limits vary from student to student. Eligibility is based on several factors including the number of family members, number in college and family income. This is how the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is determined.
• Do I have to attend full time to receive financial aid?
  • No, you can take one class and receive financial aid. However, the amount of Pell Grant you receive each semester is based on your enrollment.
• What time of the semester are Pell refunds given out to students?
  • Pell refunds are disbursed at the end of the 4th week of class. The Business Office prepares the refunds and notifies instructors and students when the refunds are ready to be issued. Other batches occur during the semester.
• Do I need to make an appointment to come into the Financial Aid Office for assistance?
  • No, our office is open 8:00 – 6:00 Monday – Thursday and 8:00 – 12:00 on Friday. We can also be reached at 229-931-2693, 229-931-2755 or 1-800-928-0283. The Cordele Campus is 229-271-4043