Georgia Southern University: student discounts, grants and aid

Georgia Southern University is a public four-year college in Statesboro, Georgia. Georgia residents studying here may qualify for 13 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $15,267 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $12,162.
Tuition and fees: $6,022 a year (out of state: $17,734)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 36% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $23,250 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

Georgia FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

ASAP After Oct. 1, 2026

Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026. Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information. You may need to complete and submit additional forms. Visit GAfutures.org for additional information.

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Georgia grants and scholarships you can use here

For Georgia residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

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 GrantHOPE award rate per credit hour toward tuition (varies by college; e.g. $107/hour at Albany Technical College in 2026-27)
University System of Georgia 62 and Older Tuition WaiverTuition and fees waived (you still pay supplies, lab or shop fees); space available
Zell Miller GrantStandard undergraduate tuition rate for hours enrolled (varies by college)

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

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

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for Georgia Southern University students

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