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C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED. Financial Aid Georgia Career Information Center

F INANCIAL A ID Use the Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) to explore more than $8.2 billion in financial aid to fund your postsecondary education. C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

P AYING FOR S CHOOL A fun, interactive feature inside GCIS that answers your questions about financial aid C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

T YPES OF F INANCIAL A ID Scholarships  Awards based on academics, athletics, or other merit  Do not require repayment Scholarships C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

T YPES OF F INANCIAL A ID Fellowships  Cash or stipend for graduate or professional students  Based on academic achievement or potential success in field  May include tuition waivers  Do not require repayment ScholarshipsFellowships C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

T YPES OF F INANCIAL A ID Grants  Based on financial need  Academic merit may be considered  Do not require repayment  Types of Grants:  Federal Grants  State/School Grants  Work-study Programs Scholarships Fellowships Grants C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

T YPES OF F INANCIAL A ID Internships  Students work for an employer for a specified period of time  Learn about a particular occupation  May or may not include wages Scholarships FellowshipsGrants Internships C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

T YPES OF F INANCIAL A ID Loans  Advancement of funds  Borrower must repay under specified conditions  Types of Loans:  Emergency Loans  Forgivable Loans  Student and/or Parent Loans  Subsidized Loans  Unsubsidized Loans Scholarships Fellowships Grants Internships Loans C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

F INANCIAL A ID S ORT Not sure what to look for in a financial award? Use GCIS Financial Aid Sort to locate awards for you. Financial Aid Sort Criteria Deadline Award Type Education Completed Level of Study Majors Academics or Leadership Financial Need Talent or Interest Personal Characteristics Organizational Affiliation Local Community

F INANCIAL A ID F ILE DISCOVER Use the GCIS Financial Aid file to search through $8.2 billion in awards to find ones that meet your needs EXPLORE Locate financial awards based on personal characteristics, programs of study, areas of interest, and financial need ACCESS For each award, GCIS will show the award amount, number of awards available, programs of study, schools, deadlines, application requirements, and contact information C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

P AYING FOR S CHOOL C HECKLIST Applying for financial aid is a process that requires planning and setting deadlines. Stay on track with the GCIS Paying for School Checklist.  Financial Aid Resources  HOPE Scholarship Information  Tips to Increase your Chances  Academic Common Market C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.

G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION S YSTEM WWW. GCIC. PEACHNET. EDU Financial Aid Resources C OPYRIGHT © 2011 B OARD OF R EGENTS OF THE U NIVERSITY S YSTEM OF G EORGIA, G EORGIA S TATE U NIVERSITY, G EORGIA C AREER I NFORMATION C ENTER AND ITS LICENSORS. A LL RIGHTS RESERVED.