University of Georgia In-State Rules

In-state residency regulations vary by university; so do the costs and benefits of earning in-state status.  Below, you will find an overview of the major in-state requirements for University of Georgia, an exact accounting of what’s at stake, as well as a consideration of in-state residency’s influence on financial aid including popular University of Georgia grants and scholarships.

Nicknames:

UGA, Georgia, University of Georgia-Athens, UG, UG-Athens

 

University of Georgia Tuition Overview:

$29,046 out-of-state tuition

$10,836 in-state tuition

$18,210 tuition savings/year

 

University of Georgia Total Cost of Attendance:

$40,890 out-of-state residents

$22,680 in-state residents

$18,210 savings/year

 

University of Georgia In-State Requirements:

This is absolutely a gap-year school; however, it’s on the easier side of the spectrum in the gap-year category.  This biggest thing you absolutely must be open to is taking year off from school in Georgia either before freshman year (recommended) or after.

Why on earth would I possibly ever consider taking a gap-year?   Great question, here’s some food for thought: Top 6 Gap-Year Pros and Cons for Out-of-State College Hopefuls.

With all that free time on your hands, you have plenty of time and space to work and work you must.  Full-time is certainly encouraged and may be necessary for you in order to pay over half your own way through your domicile year.  You might be able to get away with part-time employment in Georgia but that has to be determined on a case-by-case basis since everybody’s situation is unique.

If you’re open to the idea of a productive gap-year before freshman year or before sophomore year perhaps, then it’s never too soon to start planning and we suggest the following options as a next step.

 

Want more, a definitive report detailing everything important you need to know?  Check out In-State Angels’ UG-Athens Report.

If you’d prefer we just take your information and tell you what your in-state prospects are at University of Georgia, you may want In-State Angels’ UG-Athens Customized Report.

To discuss University of Georgia with an expert, check out Consulting.

Or maybe you’re interested in having In-State Angels completely oversee your quest for in-state residency and guarantee your results, you may want to check out In-State Angels’ Full-Client Assessment.

 

University of Georgia Out-of-State Tuition vs. In-State Tuition:

An annual tuition difference of $18,210 is substantial. The price of 1 year of out-of-state tuition could buy you 3 years of in-state tuition at UGA.

 

University of Georgia Financial Aid:

A couple things you need to know about financial aid as it relates to earning in-state residency at University of Georgia:

• Any financial aid including grants and scholarships that requires your being a tax dependent of somebody OR requires you to be an out-of-state resident will in general disqualify you from establishing residency.  This means that by accepting such awards, you will be getting no closer to in-state tuition.  There are some exceptions to this whereby certain awards you can accept during your domicile period but will automatically surrender upon earning in-state status.
• Your financial aid is re-assessed after earning in-state status and your Expected Family Contribution will be taken into consideration in light of the vastly reduced tuition you will owe.

See article: Do Your FAFSA…You Will Thank Us Later

 

University of Georgia Grants:

In addition to standard federal grants (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant), Georgia residents from eligible high schools will receive grants or scholarships under the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) program.  There are two HOPE grants, one that is not based on merit (HOPE Grant) and one that is based on merit (Zell Miller Grant).

University of Georgia Scholarships:

HOPE / Zell Miller Scholarships

The HOPE Program also provides merit-based scholarships.  The HOPE Scholarship covers 90% of tuition and requires a 3.0 high school GPA; the Zell Miller Scholarshp covers 100% of tuition and requires a 3.7 high school GPA and SAT score of 1200 (CR+M) or ACT Composite score of 26.

UGA Presidential Scholarship (nonresident and resident)

These scholarships are for $3,000/year, renewable.  Georgia residents may combine them with the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship, and nonresidents selected as a Presidential Scholar will also receive a Regents Waiver (see below).

UGA Classic Scholarship (nonresident)

For high-achieving nonresident applicants (SAT 1950+ / ACT Composite 29+),  this scholarship which waives 50% of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees.

Regents Waivers (nonresident)

Between 75 and 100 nonresidents students that earn UGA academic scholarships will be selected for a Regents Waiver, which waives either 5o% or 100% of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.