Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)
Up to $13,000 a year toward tuition and program fees for Georgia students with intellectual disabilities in approved inclusive college programs.
- How much
- Up to $6,500 per term / $13,000 per year at USG programs (less at TCSG and private programs)
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- Georgia legal resident; enrolled in an approved IPSE program at a participating college and meeting its criteria; drug-free compliance; not in default.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- When to apply
- Apply any time FAFSA or GSFAPP by the last day of the term (or withdrawal date).
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA each year or the GSFAPP on GAfutures, and enroll in an approved IPSE program
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (gafutures.org), page 2, page 3 and page 4
The details
For students with qualifying intellectual disabilities enrolled in an approved IPSE program at a participating college. 2026-27 maximums: USG universities (Columbus State, Georgia College, Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, UGA) $6,500 per term / $13,000 per year; Albany Technical College $4,000 per year; Berry College (private, new for FY2027) $2,985 per term / $5,970 per year. Applied only to tuition, mandatory fees and IPSE program fees; no refunds to the student.
More money from Georgia
- Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship100% of standard undergraduate tuition at public colleges; up to $5,309 per semester (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours
- Georgia HOPE ScholarshipPer-credit-hour award toward standard tuition; up to $5,256 per semester at 15 hours (Georgia Tech, 2026-27); amount varies by college and hours
- DREAMS ScholarshipUp to $1,500 per term, $3,000 per year (capped at unmet need)
- Georgia College Completion Grant (GCCG)Up to $2,500 (lifetime maximum), applied to your outstanding balance
- Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)$550 per semester ($367 per quarter), up to three semesters or four quarters a year (2026-27)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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