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Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway
Rome, GA 30161

Official telephone: (706) 802-5000
Fax number: (706) 295-6610
Website: https://www.highlands.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Financial aid homepage: https://
www.highlands.edu/
netprice/
cost.html?_ga=2.95173852.1997295502.1661864849-628245876.1661864849

EXPENSES
Undergraduate tuition: $2,280; $8,632 out-of-state
Miscellaneous expenses: $1,000
Other expenses: Estimated expense of transportation for residents.

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form Priority date Rolling? Closing date
FAFSAJuly 1noN/A
School participates in Federal Work-Study Program: yes

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE
Types of loans available:
  • FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Need-based scholarships/grants available:
  • need-based (general)
  • Federal Pell Grants
  • SEOG
  • state scholarships/grants
  • college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
  • private scholarships/grants
  • United Negro College Fund

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compared to other colleges, you won’t find a better education with a better value anywhere. Students at GHC can complete an associate degree for less than $8,000. That’s half the cost for the same courses students take at other colleges and universities across the country.

FAFSA

The Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step for all students to receive financial aid. The FAFSA application is free to fill out and is necessary to be qualified for receiving Federal Student Aid, the Pell Grant, Federal Work Study and Direct Loans. Learn More>>>

Scholarships

HOPE,  Zell Miller, and other scholarships are provided as resources to students who qualify. These scholarships are contingent on a student’s GPA and may be affected for SAT or ACT scores and number of completed semester hours. Learn More >>>

Loans and Grants

There are a few different loan and grant options available to our students including:

Loan Options

  • Direct Loans
  • Student Access Loan (SAL)
  • Private Student Loans
  • It’s important to review all information regarding loan options, amounts and interest rates. Learn More>>>

Grant Options

  • Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
  • It’s important to review all information regarding grant options. Learn More>>>

Payment Plan

Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time with Nelnet. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll! Learn More>>>
 
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