Enrollment Management & Student Affairs

Academic Affairs Division

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Information for Future Students

Tuition and Fees

University System of Georgia (USG) students benefit from low tuition. When compared to the tuition paid by students attending similar institutions in other states, the tuition paid by students in Georgia ranks among the lowest. View the for the USG colleges and universities.

Financial Aid Resources

  • Learn about federal student loans and grants and search for scholarships. Start a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • Learn about the HOPE and Zell Miller Grants and Scholarships. Begin an application for a state program administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.

  • Phone numbers and email for the USG financial aid offices.
Tuition Classification (Residency) and Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Information

  • All students attending a University System of Georgia college or university are classified as either in-state or out-of-state for tuition purposes. Based on Georgia Code 20-3-66, BOR Policy 4.3.2 outlines the criteria for classifying students as in-state or out-of-state.


  • Some students not meeting the requirements to be classified as in-state may meet the requirements to be awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver. Students classified as out-of-state should review the out-of-state tuition waivers outlined in Policy 7.3 to learn more about the waivers. Students wishing to apply for a waiver should contact their institution to learn about specific waiver criteria, application deadlines and to receive the appropriate waiver application form.


  • In October 2010, the Board of Regents passed Policy 4.1.6, Admission of Persons Not Lawfully in the United States, and Policy 4.3.4, Verification of Lawful Presence. Learn more about what these policies mean to prospective and current students.

  • The Board of Regents Rules for Border Residents Waivers

62 and Older Program Information

Georgia residents who are aged 62 and older may be eligible to take courses on a space available basis at little or no cost. Additional information can be found in Board of Regents Policy 4.2.1.5, Persons Aged 62 and Older. Students who are interested in this program should contact their college or university of interest for additional information.