Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC / GAfutures)
Non-need grant of $550 per semester for Georgia residents attending eligible private colleges in Georgia full-time.
- How much
- $550 per semester ($367 per quarter), up to three semesters or four quarters a year (2026-27)
- Who qualifies
- Georgia legal resident; full-time undergraduate degree student at an eligible private Georgia college (e.g. Mercer, Emory, Berry, Spelman, Morehouse); satisfactory academic progress; under 127 semester hours of TEG; Selective Service and drug-free compliance; not in default.
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
- U.S. citizen or national, or eligible permanent resident
- When to apply
- Apply any time Each participating college sets its own term deadlines.
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA each year or the GSFAPP on GAfutures
- Check your private college's term deadlines
- 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
Encourages Georgia residents to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia. 2026-27 award: $550 per semester or $367 per quarter, for up to three semesters or four quarters a year (set by the legislature; may change during the year). Must be a full-time undergraduate in a degree program and make satisfactory academic progress; ends after 127 semester / 190 quarter paid hours. New for FY2027: certain Title IV proprietary institutions with long-standing Georgia campuses can offer TEG to students in accredited bachelor's nursing programs.
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
- HOPE Career Grant$125-$500 per term for most programs; up to $1,100 per truck-driving program; up to $3,750 for Basic Law Enforcement
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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