Middle Georgia Technical College

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available to qualified students from a variety of federal, state, and local sources. Students at Middle Georgia Technical College can look to several areas for financial aid: Pell Grant, HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, Workforce Investment Act, and local scholarships.

To be eligible for financial aid, a student must apply for admission and be accepted into an approved program of study and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) or pass an independently administered test to establish ability to benefit from the program of study.

Students should apply for financial aid at least two to three weeks before registering for classes. Students may apply online for HOPE at GAcollege411.org. To apply for PELL online go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Federal Pell Grant

Students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in a diploma or degree program may be eligible for this grant if they have not previously received a bachelor’s degree. The amount of the Federal Pell Grant ranges from approximately $400 to $4310 per academic year, depending on the level of federal funding, cost of education, enrollment status, and the student’s Family Contribution Index taken from the Student Aid Report (SAR).

Academic Policies for Financial Aid

Federal regulations require MGTC to establish policies to measure whether students applying for financial aid are in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress toward completion of their program of study. A detailed description of the satisfactory academic progress policy is in the Academic Evaluation section of this catalog.

HOPE Grant

The HOPE Grant is a State of Georgia financial aid program for Georgia residents, military and/or dependents. To be eligible for this grant and receive free tuition, assistance for mandatory fees, and a book allowance, applicants must apply and be enrolled in a diploma or certificate of credit program. For complete details, contact the Financial Aid Office or visit the HOPE web site.

HOPE Scholarship

HOPE Scholarship is a Georgia financial aid program for students enrolled in a Degree Program. To be eligible for the freshman year (1st tier), a student must be a 1993 or later high school graduate with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in a college preparation curriculum or a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative grade point average in a vocational curriculum.

To be eligible for the sophomore (2nd tier); a student must have attempted 30 semester/45 quarter hours, but not more than 60 semester/90 quarter credit hours, and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the school term in which the 30 semester/45 quarter hours were attempted. Postsecondary transcripts are required to receive the HOPE Scholarship. For more information on the HOPE Scholarship contact our Financial Aid Office or visit the HOPE web site.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Division of Rehabilitation Services cooperates with Middle Georgia Technical College by providing financial assistance to students who have disabilities and who qualify for division services. Usually school expenses (tuition/ fees/books/etc.) are provided. For additional information contact the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office in your home county.

Veterans’ Benefits

MGTC is approved for veteran training under U. S. Code 38. Veterans’ benefits are available to qualified veterans and dependents of deceased or disabled veterans. Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office for details. Postsecondary transcripts are required to receive VA benefits.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a form of financial aid available to students who qualify based on federal income guidelines or by virtue of being a dislocated worker or long-term unemployed. The program provides funds for tuition, books, supplies, and a support allowance to those qualifying. Interested applicants should request an interview with the WIA staff to discuss eligibility.

Scholarships

Several businesses, civic organizations, individuals, and educational projects provide funds for deserving students. These funds are usually provided for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and transportation. Interested students should request information on any scholarships available from the Financial Aid Office.