African American Cultural Center International Student Life Multicultural Services and Programs
Bulldog Bucks Program
Campus Transit System
Career Center
Center for Leadership and Service
Computer Repair
Disability Resource Center
Food Services
Greek Life
Health Center
Housing
Intercultural Affairs
African American Cultural Center International Student Life Multicultural Services and Programs
International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS)
Judicial Programs
Milledge Academic Center
Office of Student Affairs Assessment
Parents and Families Association
Parking Services
Psychology Clinic
Recreational Sports
Registrar's Office
Student Affairs
Student Financial Aid
University Testing Services
The UGACard serves as an access device for your campus debit account. To activate your Bulldog Bucks account you will need to complete a card holder agreement. These forms can be obtained at the Bulldog Bucks office located on the Sanford Drive side of the University Bookstore. The office is open from 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday except during University holidays. For more information, call (706) 542-BUCKS (542-8257).
Organizations recruiting on campus come from a variety of industries, but typically represent computer-related, banking, non-profit, and government organizations. To participate in on-campus interviews, students and alumni must be registered with DawgTrak.
ECHD 2050. Academic and Career Planning. 2 hours.
Review of decision making models for selecting academic majors and exploring career options.
Focus is on self-exploration, assessment of career and academic interests, and understanding
of the world of work compatible with students' personality styles, skills, abilities, and
values.
ECHD 3050. Career and Life Planning. 2 hours.
The process of career and life planning and developing skills necessary for informed career
decision making. Focus is on the processes of self-assessment, decision making, career
exploration, and preparation for employment.
Alternative Spring Break provides community service, hands-on experiences during the spring break period. By placing teams of UGA students in communities in service, volunteer work, and experiential learning, Alternative Spring Break gives students the opportunity to learn about the issues that face communities. Numerous trips to cities in the southeast allow students to work with issues such as poverty and homelessness, HIV/AIDS awareness, the environment, immigration, children, and fair housing. Student leaders are selected in the Spring to lead the next year's trips. Students hoping to attend the trips may apply through a first-come, first-served basis in the fall. Alternative Spring Break is funded in part by the Parents and Families Association.
Volunteer UGA is a volunteer resource center as well as an administrative umbrella for student-run volunteer organizations that are dedicated to community service in Athens. Students have the opportunity to volunteer in several ways. The resource center offers materials to help students choose an agency in Athens where they can volunteer with the population they are interested in serving. The student-run volunteer organizations offer students a chance to get involved on campus while serving their community. These organizations include Alpha Phi Omega, Best Buddies, Bulldog Bigs, Collegiate Candidates, First Book, Gamma Sigma Sigma, ONE Campaign, Relay for Life, Students Helping Teachers, and Tutoring Our Tomorrows.
Dawg Camp Discovery is a three-day weekend retreat held in July for approximately 200 incoming first-year students. The program focuses on the first-year experience, campus involvement, service opportunities, history and traditions, and the spirit of UGA. The program is led by upper-class student leaders and is a special opportunity for first-year students to learn about involvement opportunities, meet other classmates, and develop leadership skills before their college experience begins. A brochure and applications are mailed to all first-year students and participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dawg Camp Adventure is the wilderness component of Dawg Camp which takes place in June and July of each year. This program is a joint venture with the Georgia Outdoor Recreation program (GORP) and serves 40 incoming first-year students in either a land-based or rock/water-based environment. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, and rock climbing lasting five days.
Dawg Camp Classic City is the community service component of Dawg Camp which focuses on service opportunities in the Athens Clarke County community. This program is co-sponsored with the Department of Student Activities and serves 12-15 incoming first-year students. Students will work for five days at various sites such as the Boys and Girls Club, the AIDS Coalition of Northeast Georgia, the Athens Community Council on Aging, and the Sandy Creek Nature Center.
Dawg Camp Fusion is a five-day program for 12 to 14 incoming first-year students co-sponsored by the Student Leadership Center and the Department of Student Activities. Fusion focuses on arts and entertainment in the Athens and Atlanta area. Participants will sample various cultural experiences throughout the week, including a historical tour of Athens, a hands-on art experience, and a trip to a Braves game. As a way to tie their experience together, participants will produce a local band performance on UGA's campus, including band selection, advertising, and implementation of the concert. Students will walk away from Fusion with a connection to the cultural side of Athens while also getting a taste of the local music scene.
The Leadership Resource Team (LRT) is composed of 30 students who are specifically trained to conduct skills development workshops for campus and community organizations. LRT is open to all UGA students through an application and interview process held in the fall. The team hosts the Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference, a statewide conference held in the spring and the T.O.P. Dog series, a broad range of topics presented monthly through panel discussions, interactive workshops and presentations. LRT also publishes Leader Notes, information sheets on topics of interest to Georgia student leaders. Applications for LRT will be made available online at our website in August.
The UGA LeaderShape Institute is a week-long program held in the beginning of each summer in the north Georgia mountains. The Institute focuses on building community, leading with integrity, and development of a “vision portfolio,” which entails a project that will be completed on campus or in the community in the coming year. Fifty students are selected through an application and interview process open to all UGA students. Applications will be made available online at our website in January.
Leadership UGA, sponsored by the Richard B. Russell Foundation, is the oldest of the leadership programs and modeled after the Leadership Georgia program. Forty juniors and seniors participate in seminars designed to promote discussion with prominent state and community leaders focused on a leadership theme. Applications will be made available online at our website in August.
The H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Program honors student leaders, student organizations, and their advisors throughout the Division of Student Affairs for their commitment to excellence and contributions to campus and community. Nomination packets are available in the spring for both individual and organization awards. A reception is held at the end of the academic year to announce the winners and present the awards to those who have significantly contributed to the quality of student life at UGA.
The Arch Society provides a core of students serving the University of Georgia as official hosts and as goodwill ambassadors. The Men and Women of the Arch assist where it is desired to have students welcome guests and visitors to the University of Georgia. The Arch Society seeks to advance the University of Georgia through service to a number of University offices and officials at appropriate functions. Applications will be made available online at our website in January.
The Leadership and Resource Center, located in 232 Memorial Hall, is available to all registered student organizations and contains resource materials, computers and scanners. The LRC, supported by donations to the Georgia Fund through the Parents’ Campaign, is open daily during Memorial Hall’s hours of operation.
For more information, stop by the Center for Leadership and Service, 232 Memorial Hall, or call (706) 583-0830, and please visit our website at: www.uga.edu/cls.
The mission of the Disability Resource Center is to create an accessible academic, social, and physical environment for students with disabilities at the University of Georgia. It seeks to eliminate attitudinal barriers that exist on campus and serve as an advocate for students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Disability Resource Center provides services to students who have either a physical, cognitive or mental impairment (i.e., a chronic illness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability, hearing impairment, visual impairment, mobility impairment, psychological disorder, acquired brain injury) which substantially limits one or more major life activities. It also encourages students to develop independence and responsibility as they participate in University life.
The Disability Resource Center provides a variety of academic and support services to promote equal access to University programs and activities. It also provides assistive devices and state-of-the-art adaptive computer equipment specifically designed for people with disabilities.
To qualify for services, students need to complete an intake packet and provide current documentation supporting their disability from a qualified health professional. For more information on eligibility and services please call 706-542-8719 (voice) 706-542-8778 (TTY) or visit us on the web at www.drc.uga.edu.
| Academic | |
| Year | |
| Contract | |
| 5 days unlimited meals | |
| (Monday-Friday) | $3,088 |
| 7 days unlimited meals | |
| (Monday-Sunday lunch)* | $3,290 |
The University Food Services Department offers a variety of special events during the academic year, including a Hawaiian Luau, Steak Night, International Celebration, special holiday dinners and ice cream sprees. Meals are served in a pleasant atmosphere and with an unlimited seconds system of service. There are a number of cash basis only outlets located in several of the academic buildings, the main library, the Ramsey Center, the Creamery, and the East Village Commons. For more information, log on to www.uga.edu/foodservice.
The mission of the Greek Life Office (GLO) is to provide educational initiatives designed to challenge, support, and recognize individuals and groups associated with Greek organizations through leadership training, academic support, service learning and philanthropy, and diversified programming. For more information, contact the Greek Life Office, 216 Memorial Hall, (706) 542-4612.
The following organizations are supported by the Greek Life Office:
| Fraternities | Sororities |
|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | Alpha Chi Omega |
| Alpha Gamma Rho | Alpha Delta Pi |
| Alpha Kappa Lambda | Alpha Gamma Delta |
| Alpha Phi Alpha | Alpha Kappa Alpha |
| Alpha Tau Omega | Alpha Omicron Pi |
| Beta Theta Pi | Chi Omega |
| Chi Phi | Delta Delta Delta |
| Chi Psi | Delta Gamma |
| Delta Chi | Delta Phi Lambda |
| Delta Sigma Phi | Delta Sigma Theta |
| Delta Tau Delta | Delta Zeta |
| Kappa Alpha | Gamma Phi Beta |
| Kappa Alpha Psi | Kappa Alpha Theta |
| Kappa Sigma | Kappa Delta |
| Lambda Chi Alpha | Kappa Kappa Gamma |
| Lambda Phi Epsilon | Lambda Theta Alpha |
| Lambda Sigma Epsilon | Phi Mu |
| Omega Psi Phi | Pi Beta Phi |
| Phi Beta Sigma | Sigma Delta Tau |
| Phi Delta Theta | Sigma Gamma Rho |
| Phi Kappa Psi | Sigma Kappa |
| Phi Kappa Theta | Sigma Sigma Rho |
| Pi Gamma Delta | Zeta Phi Beta |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Zeta Tau Alpha |
| Pi Kappa Phi | |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | |
| Sigma Beta Rho | |
| Sigma Chi | |
| Sigma Nu | |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | |
| Sigma Pi | |
| Tau Epsilon Phi | |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon | |
| Theta Chi | |
| Zeta Psi |
The University Health Center provides primary health care on an outpatient basis to students of the University of Georgia and their spouses. The Health Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
Extended Hours for Urgent Care
Monday - Friday 5 - 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Fall and Spring Hours
Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday - Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Afterhours emergency only: 706-542-2200
Summer and Break Hours
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (706-542-2273) provides counseling, psychiatric and psychological testing. Individual, couples and group counseling options, as well as assessment, crisis intervention, medication evaluation and monitoring are available. Services include stress reduction, relaxation training, eating disorder services and alcohol and drug treatment programs. Students can call 706-542-2273 to make an appointment. A clinician is available after regular hours for patients with urgent needs at 706-542-2200.
Services, including physical therapy, prescriptions, laboratory tests, X-rays and dental care, are paid for at a reduced rate on a per-visit basis.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services offers the first consultation at no charge. For subsequent visits, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and group therapy, charges apply.
For general information: 706-542-1162 or www.uhs.uga.edu.
General Information
Don't just attend Georgia, live it!
Nearly 7,000 undergraduate students enjoy the secure, comfortable and affordable lifestyle associated with the Department of University Housing’s 20 residence halls, which are just a short walk or bus ride away from UGA’s classrooms, libraries, dining halls and everywhere else students want to be.
In addition to providing fully furnished rooms that come bundled with high speed Internet connections, basic cable television, local telephone service and all utilities, UGA Housing’s student and professional staff are there to support the personal, social and academic success of the residents – in the 2007-2008 school year residents participated in more than 1,300 events and activities sponsored by University Housing.
Residence halls are equipped with kitchens, laundries, lounges, computer labs, television rooms, mail facilities, and study/meeting areas. The majority of the residence halls offer double occupancy rooms with community bathrooms, though single occupancy rooms and/or suite-style bathroom arrangements are also available. Dedicated in 2004, the four residence halls of the East Campus Village deliver apartment-style living to groups of two to four residents. These fully-furnished apartments feature private bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and private or semi-private bathrooms.
Research at the University of Georgia and nationwide consistently indicate that students who live on campus their first year of college get better grades, are more deeply integrated into the campus community and report a higher level of overall satisfaction with their entire collegiate experience. For these reasons, in 2004 the University of Georgia instituted a First-Year Live-On Requirement that mandates residence hall occupancy through the first year at UGA. Some students may be exempt from this requirement.
No commutes, no bills, no hassles – just college life the way it was meant to be. Living on campus is the way to live the University of Georgia!
Housing Contract and Registration
For the convenience of students and administrative personnel, the entire residence hall registration process is completed online through the Department of University Housing’s web site. All students are urged to be familiar with the terms and conditions of the contract prior to signing. Although binding for the full length of the contract, mid-year terminations may be granted to facilitate student participation in off-campus academic opportunities and programs such as student teaching, internships and study abroad.
To register for housing accommodations, applicants must complete an online registration and submit a non-refundable $35 registration fee. Only students admitted to the University of Georgia are eligible to register.
Applications may be submitted through the Family and Graduate Housing Web site. To qualify for residency, students must be married or in a domestic partnership, be unmarried parents with one or more dependents, be students with legal dependent(s), or be unmarried graduate students. For more detailed information, contact the Family and Graduate Housing office, or visit the web site.
Contact Information
For residence halls and general information:
Department of University Housing
(706) 542-1421
FAX (706) 542-8595
Russell Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-5575
www.uga.edu/housing
email: housing@uga.edu
For on-campus family housing:
Family and Graduate Housing
(706) 542-1473
FAX (706) 542-8402
710 East Campus Road
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-4622
https://rms.housing.uga.edu
email: FGH@uga.edu
Intercultural Affairs (ICA) is characterized by its student centered support of academic excellence, advocacy, and intercultural education. Working from a foundation where everyone is intercultural, the department supports the institutional mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and members of the surrounding community. ICA will develop a culturally rich campus that prepares students to be global citizens through critical thinking, educational initiatives, student advisement, and leadership development.
The units which comprise Intercultural Affairs and their missions are:
African American Cultural Center (AACC)
408 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-8468
www.uga.edu/aacc
The African American Cultural Center (AACC) exists to assist the University in its mission of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for African American students. The Cultural Center provides a venue where students of the African Diaspora can network with one another, meet new people, learn about their cultural heritage and traditions, display their talents, and implement programs. The AACC also promotes academic excellence in all students through the Abeneefoo Kuo (ABK) Honor Society and the Rite of Sankofa Graduation programs. The AACC advises ABK, Black Education Support Team (BEST), NAACP, Pamoja Dance Company, and the Black Theatrical Ensemble.
International Student Life (ISL)
210 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-5867
www.uga.edu/isl
The International Student Life Office serves as an archway to the World for both U.S. and international students attending the University. With a number of exciting cultural programs, students and community members alike can travel around the world without leaving UGA. In addition to programs that enhance international awareness, ISL also provides orientation sessions for new international students, individual counseling, and advises approximately thirty international student organizations.
Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP)
102 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-5773
www.uga.edu/msp
The office of Multicultural Services and Programs promotes holistic student development through cultural and educational programs and services, facilitated dialogs, and leadership opportunites. MSP encourages and empowers its students to challenge conventional perceptions by advocating for social change through the lens of social and cultural consciousness. Working cooperatiavely with various university entities, we intend to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for the benefit of the University of Georgia community.
International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS)
International Student/Scholar and Immigration Services in the Office of International Education provides accurate and timely information on federal regulations governing the stay
of international students, scholars, faculty and professional staff at the University of Georgia. By insuring that the institution operates within
federally-mandated guidelines, ISSIS advisors are able to assist non-resident aliens to maintain their proper status so they remain eligible for all
benefits to which they are entitled.
Advisors in the ISSIS are highly trained professionals who are able to balance responsibility to the institution while providing a safe and confidential setting where the international community can receive assistance with their unique and individual needs and concerns.
The advisors in the ISSIS strive to provide a necessary buffer between a highly complex federal regulatory bureaucracy and the clients they serve. By doing this, ISSIS is able to support UGA’s educational, research, and internationalization goals for the 21st century.
More information can be obtained on the International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services website: http://www.uga.edu/oie/ISSIS/index.htm or by e-mailing visahelp@uga.edu.
As a part of its mission, the Office of Judicial Programs also advises the following student organizations:
The University Judiciary is made up of members of the student body who act as either justices or advisor/advocates during each student hearing.
The Judiciary Outreach Team (J.O.T) is composed of members of the University Judiciary who are dedicated to outreach and educating the University community on policies and procedures.
For more information, contact Judicial Programs, 130 Memorial Hall, (706) 542-1131.
PEER TUTORIAL PROGRAM
The Peer Tutorial Program provides free individual and small group tutoring to all University students. Trained undergraduate and graduate peer tutors offer assistance in many undergraduate level core courses, including mathematics, chemistry, biology, accounting, economics, statistics, Spanish, French, Italian, and several others. Appointments and walk-in services are available. Call 706-542-7575 for more information.
LEARNING CENTER
Graduate and professional level staff in the Millege Hall Learning Center work with students individually and in groups in several areas of instruction:
ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
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Office of Student Affairs Assessment
The Office of Student Affairs Assessment (OSAA) supports and enhances assessment efforts in the Division of Student Affairs. OSAA provides one-on-one consulting services, technical support, editorial assistance, and data analysis and reporting for Student Affairs departments. The office also provides professional training for staff in assessment foundations and skills and coordinates strategic planning for the Division. Through assessment, OSAA empowers staff to better understand the needs of their students and the effectiveness of their programs and services, allowing the Division to better facilitate the learning and development of students.
The registration process consists of two elements: storing a Customer Profile and creating Lot Selections. Use the Priority Areas Map located under the Maps and Regulations tab. You may select, in order of preference, as many lots as you wish. You will only be considered for the lots you select. Notification of a parking permit is by email only and we recommend using UGA email addresses.
Disability Parking
In order to utilize disability parking on campus, a disabled customer must provide to
Parking Services copies of his/her state issued placard or license tag registration that
indicates legal access to the disabled parking spaces. To register for disability parking,
complete the Disability Registration process within the Customer Profile section of your
Online Parking Account. Then, send a copy of your handicap placard including name and
expiration to the Parking Services office for verification. When your disability
registration is completed, the UGA permit will be issued with a blue validation sticker to
park in the lot you were awarded. You may want to notify Campus Transit for scheduling
transportation with the disabled van around campus.
Alternative Transportation
If you are interested in carpooling, walking, biking, or taking the bus, you can join the
Alternative Transportation Program from your Online Parking Account. If enrolled in the
AT program, you will be provided 12 single day passes per year to park free in the hourly
charged parking decks. Athens Transit provides fare-free transportation to campus for
patrons who present their current UGA ID. Visit www.athenstransit.com for route, schedule,
and Park and Ride information.
The intramural program includes flag football, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, basketball, softball, golf, tennis, indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, ultimate frisbee, and racquetball. The Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program offers backpacking, whitewater rafting, caving, horseback riding, and canoeing experiences, among others.
The fitness and instructional program offers a wide variety of aerobics and activity classes. The aquatics program offers hydrobics and swim lessons.
Club sports are student-run organizations which offer competition and instruction in their particular sport. Currently, students have organized rugby, soccer, cricket, Tae Kwon Do, badminton, crew, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, cycling, ice hockey, and Aikido, among others.
Sports and recreation facilities available for student use include the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities (4 gyms, swimming pools, weight training/conditioning rooms, racquetball and squash courts, multi-purpose and martial arts rooms, indoor track, indoor ropes course, climbing alcove), 37 acres of playing fields, 22 outdoor tennis courts, the ropes/challenge course, and the beach house at Lake Herrick. Department of Recreational Sports, Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, 330 River Road, (706) 542-5060. The Recreational Sports Web site is www.recsports.uga.edu.
For information about the University of Georgia Golf Course, please call (706) 369-5739, visit the Web site at www.golfcourse.uga.edu, or view information under Campus and Community Resources.
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Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for registering university students, reporting their grades, maintaining
their permanent academic records, and issuing transcripts and diplomas. In addition, the office provides a variety of related services to students, academic
departments, and other constituents.
The Registrar's Office Service Center, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-4040, provides assistance to students with name and address changes, enrollment certifications, registration problems, schedule adjustments after the drop/add period, and transcript requests. Service Representatives will respond to all in-person and telephone inquiries regarding student-related information as allowed by University, state or federal policies.
Students may request their transcripts through OASIS (On-Line Access to Student Information System). Otherwise, requests for transcripts must be in writing as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A notice of at least 24 hours is required. Standard request forms are available at www.reg.uga.edu or the Service Center; requests in letter form will also be accepted. Requests by e-mail are not accepted. All transcripts are $2.00 each. This fee is subject to change without prior notice.
The Records Center, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-4055, is responsible for the creation and
maintenance of the permanent academic records of enrolled students. In response to information from the deans' offices
this center processes class rolls, grade changes, grade reports, and graduation statistics. This center also certifies
veterans and qualified dependents for educational benefits.
At the beginning of each term, enrolled veterans or dependents receiving benefits must submit a Veteran's Enrollment Form
to the Veterans Education Benefits Area in order to maintain their eligibility for VA educational benefits. Veterans or
dependents receiving compensation who withdraw from the University or who reduce their academic load are required to
report such action promptly to the Veterans Education Benefits Area.
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Hardship withdrawals, crisis intervention, division publications, liaison for the Campus Ministry Association, staff development, private fundraising for the Division and budget coordination all originate from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
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Students who are interested in the HOPE Scholarship must
complete the GSFAPPS (electronic HOPE) application. If you have not already done so, you must
first establish a profile in GAcollege411.org and be logged onto that website to complete the electronic HOPE application.
Then:
You must complete and transmit the GSFAPPS (electronic HOPE) application no later than the last day of the term for which you are seeking the HOPE
Scholarship in order for you to be considered for HOPE that term.
Please note that because the GSFAPPS is a Web application, you may encounter intermittent problems with access or the
ability to transmit the application. If you do, please contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) at
1-800-505-4732 to request assistance.
To be considered for student financial aid, a student must:
All graduate and undergraduate students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process every year in
order to receive federal or state aid. The Federal Processor electronically submits your Student Aid Report (SAR) to OSFA if you have listed UGA as a school to receive the information. Once a student has completed the GSFAPPS (electronic HOPE application) via www.gacollege411.org, the student does not have to reapply for
HOPE each year as long as he or she maintains his or her HOPE eligibility. If a student loses HOPE or has a break in enrollment, he or she may be required to reapply for HOPE. Questions should
be directed to the
Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) at (706) 542-6147.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Student Financial Aid Recipients
OSFA reserves the right, on behalf of the University, to review and cancel awards at any time if you fail to meet the requirements of the Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Student Financial Aid Recipients or because of changes in your financial or academic status, academic program, resident status, enrollment
status, etc. All student financial aid awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Only the first thirty attempted semester hours of non-degree undergraduate credit course work (including mandatory Academic Assistance) will be considered in
determining aid eligibility. Neither voluntary Academic Assistance nor audits will be considered in determining aid eligibility.
Application Process
The U.S. Department of Education defines “professional student” as a student enrolled in a course of study beyond a Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree
students enrolled in the Bachelor of Forest Resources, Social Work, and Journalism degree programs are not professional students for the purpose of applying
for student financial aid. However, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students meet the Department's definition of professional students. Doctor of Pharmacy
students meet the Department's definition of professional students if they have attempted at least 72 hours.
Each year, OSFA receives requests for more funds than are available. Although Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans are available to eligible students
year-round, other funds are limited and are awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis.
OSFA uses your UGA e-mail address on file in the Registrar's Office for correspondence. OSFA will send all e-mail notifications to the students’ UGA e-mail
account. You may update this address in OASIS, or complete a change of address form in the Registrar's Office in the Holmes/Hunter Academic Building.
According to official University policy, e-mail is a mechanism for official communication for the University. All students must register an e-mail address for
official University communications. Many of our communications have switched from paper to e-mail; therefore, it is critical that a correct e-mail address be
maintained in University records.
Aid is awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA. Students who plan to first apply for aid in the Summer must submit the FAFSA in time for it to reach the
Federal Processor by June 30 of that year. No aid can be awarded if this deadline is missed. If the semester(s) for which you are requesting aid has ended AND
you are no longer enrolled, you will usually not be eligible for aid. If you are in verification when the semester ends, you MAY be eligible to receive aid when
verification is complete. Federal Direct Loan processing deadlines may require loans to be processed before the last day of class. Contact OSFA if you have
questions.
The number of hours required for federal student financial aid recipients for full time and half time enrollment during the school year are not necessarily those of the
University. You should check with OSFA any time that you are considering withdrawing below 6 hours if undergraduate and 5 hours if graduate status.
If you receive a Federal Direct Loan or your parent receives a Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan, you must maintain at least half time enrollment at all times.
Dropping below half time enrollment at any time may result in subsequent loan disbursements being canceled. If you later re-enroll at least half time, you must
contact OSFA to confirm your loan status. Dropping a class during the official Drop/Add period each term will result in a review of aid eligibility for that term
and may cause repayment if enrolled less then half time. Your official UGA enrollment status is determined each term at the end of Phase III (Drop/Add)
Registration. If you enroll full time, receive aid, and then drop to less than full time during Phase III Registration, you will be asked to repay aid. Hours which
are dropped do not count toward HOPE eligibility or Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, although repayment may be required if student aid has already
been disbursed for those hours. No grades are posted for dropped hours. After the Drop/Add period for the Fall and Spring terms, students must withdraw from
(rather than drop) a course they no longer wish to take (Check the Registar’s Web site for Summer dates). Hours from which you withdraw each term will be
considered as enrolled/attempted hours for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility and Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Withdrawing from a course
will result in a grade of W or WF.
Irregular, non-degree, transient, unclassified post-graduate, and provisional students are generally not eligible for federal or state student financial aid. HOPE
scholarship recipients may contact OSFA to request information on receiving HOPE as a transient student at another HOPE eligible institution.
Financial Aid and Independent Study (Correspondence)
Teacher Certification/Second Degree/Preparatory Course Work
If you enroll in In-Service Education courses you may be eligible to receive aid if you are in a degree-seeking program.
You must obtain a certification letter from OSFA for each course.
Study Abroad
Students may access their account summary statements and make payment on-line through their student account
(studentacct.uga.edu). Bills are not mailed. Every time a charge or payment activity posts to a student's account,
the student will be notified via e-mail. Students should review the Bursar's Web site, www.bursar.uga.edu, for information
on payment deadlines, schedule cancellations, and possible late fee charges.
Outside Aid
If your gift aid (grants and scholarships) exceeds the cost of your tuition, fees, books and supplies, consult federal
and state income tax instructions when completing your income tax returns.
Fee Waivers
Eligible Non-citizens
Employee Tuition Remission
Quality Assurance Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to undergraduate students. Eligibility is
based on Established Financial Need, and funding is limited to students with full Federal Pell Grant eligibility. FSEOG is
awarded subject to the March 1 Priority Consideration Date.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants are awarded to undergraduate first-year and second-year students. To be eligible, a student must be a Federal
Pell Grant recipient during the same semester, and must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study after January 1, 2006, if a first-year
student, and after January 1, 2005 if a second-year student. Rigor is determined by UGA Admissions based on U.S. Department of Education regulations.
A student must be enrolled full-time to receive this funding. If a first-year student, the student must not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate
program. If a second-year student, the student must have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the end of the term in which the
30th semester hour of post-secondary credit was earned.
Federal National Science and Mathematics Access Grants (SMART) are awarded to undergraduate third and fourth year students. To be eligible, a student must be a
Federal Pell Grant recipient during the same semester and must major in physical, life or computer science, engineering, mathematics, technology, or a critical
foreign language. A student must also have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the end of each preceding term of enrollment in the
course work required for the student’s major.
HOPE Scholarship (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) The HOPE (Helping
Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education and is
available only to degree-seeking undergraduate students who meet Georgia residency requirements. Current regulations and
requirements can be found at www.uga.edu/osfa/hope.html
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grants are awarded to eligible Georgia residents who are dependent children of
Georgia law enforcement officers, prison guards, or firemen who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty.
Eligible students should contact the Georgia Student Finance Authority at (800)776-6878.
Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grants are awarded to the son or daughter of any Georgia public safety officer who is
killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. This program covers the Cost of Attendance at a Georgia public
post-secondary institution, minus other gift aid received, including the Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant.
The Georgia HERO Scholarship (Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring) Program provides educational assistance to members of the
Georgia National Guard and U.S. military reservists who served in combat zones on or after May 3, 2005 or the children of such members.
Outside Scholarships are scholarships awarded to students from outside sources, high schools or other organizations.
These scholarship checks need to be made payable to the University of Georgia. Regardless of the source, checks should
be turned into OSFA with your name and Social Security number on the check.
Interest Rates and Origination Fees
The interest rate is fixed at 6.8 percent for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans for both Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional students first disbursed July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2008.
The interest rate is fixed at 6.0 percent only for Federal Direct Subsidized Loans for Undergraduates which are first disbursed on or after July 1, 2008. The interest rate for Undergraduate Unsubsidized Loans and for Graduate/Professional student Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2008, remains fixed at 6.8 percent.
The Federal Direct
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Origination Fee is 3 percent for loans in which the first disbursement of principal is made before July 1, 2007. For loans
in which the first disbursement of principal is made on or after July 1, 2007, the Loan Origination Fee is 2.5 percent. For loans in which the first disbursement of principal is made on or after July 1, 2008, the Loan Origination Fee is 2.0 percent. This money is retained by the federal government to
reduce the cost of supporting low-interest loans; however, 1.5 percent of the fee is rebated up front to the student at the time the loan is disbursed. When loan
repayment begins, the student must make the first 12 loan payments on time; otherwise, the amount rebated will be reversed and charged back to the
total loan amount owed. Repayment begins six months after graduation or termination of at least half time enrollment.
Determining your eligibility for a Federal Direct Loan does not commit you to accepting the loan or the amount (you may
borrow less than your full eligibility). You are obligated to repay only if you have accepted a check.
When the loan is approved, the funds are disbursed by the Student Accounts Department in the Bursar’s Office at the
beginning of each term. OSFA does not disburse funds. Students can check their student accounts (studentacct.uga.edu).
For more information on your student account, you can review their Web site at www.bursar.uga.edu/student_account_information.html.
If you are requesting a Federal Direct Loan (Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized), DO NOT submit a loan application to OSFA.
Student Accounts will e-mail you information regarding the Master Promissory Note (MPN) after you accept the loan on OASIS or return a signed Award indicating the
amount you wish to borrow. Students who borrowed under the Federal Direct
Loan Program in the past at the University of Georgia will usually not be required to sign a new Promissory Note as the
Master Promissory Note is used for subsequent years.
Receipt of an Award from OSFA indicating eligibility for a Federal Direct Loan does NOT mean the loan is approved.
You must complete the Master Promissory Note (if required) which is verified by the Student Accounts Department in The Bursar’s
Office. When the Master Promissory Note is verified as accurate, the loan is approved. OSFA determines your eligibility
for the loan but does not disburse funds.
The yearly maximum for the Federal Direct Loan is divided over fall, spring, and summer semesters. The following fall is the
next term loan funds will again be available. Students may request the yearly maximum over fall, spring, and summer, or over
fall and spring. Students may request less on an Award for fall and spring and request the remaining eligibility on a
revised Award which includes summer.
The Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan is an educational loan for parents of dependent
undergraduate students enrolled at least half time. Financial need is not a requirement, but good credit is required.
Loan eligibility is based on the Cost of Attendance minus other aid received.
The interest rate for Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, is fixed at 7.9 percent. Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan funds will be disbursed by the Student Accounts Department in The Bursar’s Office. OSFA does not disburse checks.
Federal PLUS Loans are disbursed each semester. The
student financial aid application process must be completed by ALL students requesting loans, even if the only aid being requested is the PLUS Loan.
Federal PLUS Loans will be automatically offered to eligible students whose parents received a Federal PLUS Loan during
the preceding academic year and complete the FAFSA again for the upcoming year. Other dependent students who wish to apply for a Federal PLUS Loan must mail, fax
(706) 542-8217, or e-mail (osfa@uga.edu) a written request to OSFA indicating the amount of Federal PLUS Loan requested.
Eligibility will be determined and the loan will be added to the Award. Once the PLUS Loan has been accepted in our
office, Student Accounts will mail information regarding the Master Promissory Note (if needed) to the student's permanent address. Once the
Master Promissory Note has been completed, parents will not have to complete another Note during their student’s college career.
Federal Perkins Loan eligibility is based on Established Financial Need. Repayment begins nine months
after graduating or leaving school. Interest accrues at 5% per annum during repayment. The loan is processed by the
University. Annual loan limits are $4,000 for undergraduates and $6,000 for graduates with a $20,000 cumulative
undergraduate limit and $40,000 cumulative undergraduate/graduate limit. Undergraduates are limited to a cumulative
$8,000 until 60 semester hours have been earned. Federal Perkins Loans are awarded on a first-come, first-served
basis to students whose files first become complete each year. If additional funds become available because these
students turn down the loan, additional loans are awarded as students contact OSFA to request the loan. Perkins is
awarded subject to the Priority Consideration Deadline.
HOPE Promise/Teacher Scholarship Loans These programs are designed to provide forgivable
loans to individuals planning to be teachers in Georgia public schools. The HOPE Teacher Scholarship is for students
seeking advanced degrees in critical fields of study and the HOPE Promise Scholarship is for high-achieving
undergraduate students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia’s public school systems. For more information and to
request an application, visit http://www.gacollege411.org/AdmissionApp/ServiceCancelableLoans/teaching.asp or contact the Georgia Student
Finance commission at 1-800-505-GSFC.
Federal Work Study The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) is a Limited Funds need-based financial aid program in which eligible students work part-time on-campus while enrolled
at the University. Student eligibility for FWS is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. FWS Awards range from $1,500 to $3,000 per Award Year. Awarded
and hired students work part-time; therefore, no money is disbursed upfront or is applied to a Student's Account. Students are paid bi-weekly for hours worked. FWS AWARDS DO NOT DEFER
TUITION AND FEES.
The FWS pay rate begins slightly above minimum wage and generally 10 to 18 hours of work is required each week. Most FWS positions are located on-campus and can be reached by campus transit.
Students who are awarded and accept their FWS Award are then provided information regarding how to access the FWS job listings. Each student must go online to review available FWS positions
and then follow the job application process posted by the hiring department. Job applications are submitted to the hiring department, not the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
Veteran's Certification
Veterans eligible for educational benefits and dependents of deceased or 100% disabled veterans eligible for educational
benefits may apply for those benefits through the Veterans Education Benefits Area in the Office of the Registrar, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-8772.
To apply for VA educational benefits, veterans should bring a copy of their
DD-214, and reservists must supply a copy of their Notification of Basic Eligibility, to the Veterans Education Benefits
Area.
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for student services, educational support
services and programs, and learning experiences gained through out-of-classroom activities.
Student Affairs interacts with students through organized programs and services to create a
campus responsive to individual student needs. Its mission is to enhance students' academic,
physical and social well-being at the University. The following units report to the Office
of the Vice President for Student Affairs: Disability Resource Center, Recreational Sports, Campus Life and the Tate Student Center, University Health Services, University Housing, University Testing Services, Student Support Services, the Greek Life Office, and
Student Affairs for Extended Campuses (Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton)
Student Financial Aid
Student financial aid is the assistance available to help students meet the difference between what the United States Department of Education determines a family can pay and
what it actually costs to attend the University of Georgia. The amount a student and family can afford to contribute will be determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on information the student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The process of establishing the amount of eligibility
for financial assistance for a student is based on two major components: the Cost of Attendance (reasonable comprehensive costs for an enrollment period), and
the Expected Family Contribution (as determined by the Federal need analysis system). Complete details on all policies and procedures are located
at www.uga.edu/osfa.
AID APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Students begin the federal financial aid application process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may review specific policies and aid
program descriptions at www.uga.edu/osfa. New students should go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for the electronic
version of the FAFSA. By completing the FAFSA, a student will be considered for federal, state, and institutional aid, including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, Federal National Science and Mathematics Access Grant, Federal
Work-Study, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant, Federal Direct Loans, and scholarships administered by the Office
of Student Financial Aid. Students should check their application status on OASIS. You can find directions at http://www.uga.edu/osfa/myfa-fastrack.html.
1. Click "Applications & Transcripts"
2. Click "GSFAPPS"
1) be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States; and,
2) have been accepted for admission to an approved degree-seeking program or Teacher Certification program by
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Office of Graduate Admissions; or be currently enrolled in an
approved degree-seeking program or Teacher Certification Program (students whose degree program status changes
should contact OSFA); and,
3) be making progress toward the completion of a course of study according to the "Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy for Student Financial Aid Recipients"; and,
4) not be in default on a Guaranteed Student/Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Loan, Federal Parent (PLUS) Loan, Federal Direct Parent (PLUS)
Loan, Federal Supplemental Loan, National Direct/Defense Student Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Health Professions Loan, Income Contingent Loan, or Federal
Consolidation Loan received at any institution; and
5) not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, Federal
National Science and Mathematics Access Grant, or Student Incentive Grant received while attending any institution.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID POLICIES
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available each year in January at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For priority consideration for limited aid, your FAFSA must be mailed
or electronically submitted to the Federal Processor and your file must be complete in our office by March 1. Students should check their application status on
OASIS. You can find directions at www.uga.edu/osfa/myfa-fastrack.html. Applications submitted later will be processed as time and funds permit. OSFA will
begin awarding completed applications for the upcoming academic year as soon as tuition rates are determined by the Board of Regents. Processing can take
two to four weeks or longer during peak processing time. Applications still incomplete on the following dates may not be processed by the beginning of that semester:
Fall, August 1; Spring, December 1; Summer, May 1. If your application process is not complete by the dates given, you should be prepared to prepay all
educational costs. Do not expect to have student financial aid available if you have not accepted your Award on OASIS or returned your signed Award to
OSFA (if required) AND have not completed the online Federal Direct Loan Promissory Note (if required) by the listed dates and completed your
Entrance Counseling at http://www.bursar.uga.edu/direct_entrance.pdf.
The U.S. Department of Education mandates institutions of higher education to establish minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress for students
receiving Federal aid. These same standards are maintained by the University of Georgia for students receiving institutional aid. The policy can be found at
www.uga.edu/osfa/sap.html.
When completing the FAFSA, ALL required items must be answered. Failure to do so may delay your Award. Use your full legal name when applying for aid.
Do not use nicknames, abbreviations, or middle names as first names. The U. S. Department of Education requires that the name used when applying for aid
matches your name on Social Security Administration records. You will be asked to provide additional information if there is a conflict.
If you are enrolled only in Independent Study (correspondence) courses, your enrollment status can never be considered to be more than
half-time, and your Cost of Attendance will be reduced to reflect only the actual cost of tuition/fees/books/supplies. This might result in a reduction of your federal aid. Students enrolled in a combination of regular and Independent Study (correspondence) courses may have reduced
student financial aid eligibility and should contact OSFA for confirmation. Aid for Independent Study is only awarded for
the term in which the student registers for the course.
Students with a bachelor’s degree enrolling in a Teacher’s Certification program must
submit documentation to OSFA that a Teacher Certification is being sought. You must request
a “Certification of Enrollment in Post-Baccalaureate Course Work” form from OSFA. Students enrolled in a Teacher
Certification program are eligible to apply for Federal Direct Loans or Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loans. Students must
be enrolled in at least six hours a semester. If you are not working toward a second, different bachelor's degree, teacher certification, or are not
taking required preparatory courses for admission in another bachelor’s or graduate program, you are not eligible to
receive student financial aid.
Students regularly enrolled in a degree seeking program who are studying abroad and have completed the University's "Study
Abroad Credit Approval Form" are eligible for aid. Contact OSFA to document allowable expenses.
Any aid you receive or expect to receive from an outside source must be reported to OSFA, regardless of when you receive
notification of the award. This includes scholarships, grants, loans, and assistantships or fee waivers. The receipt of
such aid may result in a reduction, cancellation, and/or repayment of your need-based award(s).
If you receive an out-of-state fee waiver after a semester begins, you may be required to repay aid already disbursed in
order to reduce or eliminate an overaward. Any fee waiver you receive will be considered when determining your eligibility
for other types of student financial aid.
Students applying for Title IV aid as eligible non-citizens whose citizenship status is not confirmed on the SAR must
provide OSFA with appropriate documentation (Alien Registration Receipt Card Form I-151 or Form I-551, a passport,
or I-94) showing that they are permanent residents or other eligible non-citizens. OSFA will then initiate a secondary
confirmation with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). This must be received before students will be awarded
any aid. United States citizens also have to provide documentation if their citizenship is not confirmed on the SAR.
Amounts received under the Board of Regents’ Employee Tuition Remission and Reimbursement Policy will be reflected on the
Award of any student receiving other student financial aid. This amount will be considered when determining aid
eligibility as well as the need for reduction in any student financial aid already awarded.
UGA participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP) which is designed to help
postsecondary educational institutions improve the delivery of student financial aid. Depending on the QAP requirements,
some students may be asked to provide additional documentation during the fall of each year as a review of our
institutional performance.TYPES OF AID
Grants, loans, Federal Work-Study and a limited number of scholarships are available through this office to help defray
educational expenses at the University of Georgia. Grants do not have to be repaid. Federal Work-Study awards are earned
during the period of enrollment. You must be enrolled at least half time to receive a Federal Direct Loan. Federal Pell Grants are available for less than full time students depending on eligibility. HOPE
Scholarships, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Work-Study are
available for one or more hours of enrollment. All student financial aid will be awarded based on anticipated full time
enrollment unless otherwise noted on your Award. The following programs are available at the University of Georgia:
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students earning a first bachelor's degree. The grant is
determined by the Cost of Attendance, the Expected Family Contribution provided by the U.S. Department of
Education, and your enrollment status. If you are enrolled full time (twelve or more credit hours), you receive your
full eligibility. If you are enrolled nine to eleven credit hours, you receive three-fourths of your eligibility. If you are
enrolled six to eight credit hours, you receive one-half of your eligibility. If you are enrolled less than six credit hours,
you receive one-fourth of your eligibility.
LOAN PROGRAMS
The Federal Direct Student Loan allows students enrolled half time or more to borrow low interest money for educational
expenses. There are two types of Federal Direct Student Loans: 1) Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, and 2) Federal Direct
Unsubsidized Loans. The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is need-based and a federal government subsidy pays the interest
while the student is in school and during the six-month grace period. The Unsubsidized Loan is not need-based and was
created for borrowers who do not qualify for interest subsidies. The student either pays the interest while in school
and during the six-month grace period or it is added to the balance of the loan.
Dependent Students
Annual Subsidized/Unsubsidized Maximum
Aggregate Maximum
Freshman 0-29 hours Grade Level 01
$3,500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $2000
Unsub
Total: $5500
$31,000 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Sophomore 30-59 hours Grade Level 02
$4500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $2000 Unsub
Total: $6500
$31,000 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Junior 60-89 hours Grade Level 03
Senior 90+ hours Grade Level 04
$5500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $2000 Unsub
Total: $7500
$31,000 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Independent or Parent PLUS Denial Students
Annual Subsidized/Unsubsidized Maximum
Aggregate Maximum
Freshman 0-29 hours Grade Level 01
$3,500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $6000
Unsub
Total: $9500
$57,500 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Sophomore 30-59 hours Grade Level 02
$4500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $6000 Unsub
Total: $10,500
$57,500 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Junior 60-89 hours Grade Level 03
Senior 90+ hours Grade Level 04
$5500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $7000 Unsub
Total: $12,500
$57,500 (no more than $23,000 in Sub)
Graduate
$8500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $12,000 Additional Unsub
Total: $20,500
$138,500 (no more than $65,000 in Sub)
DVM (Vet)
$8500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $32,000 Additional Unsub (9 month)
Total: $40,500
or
$8500 Sub or Unsub based on need +38,667 Additional Unsub (12 month)
Total: $47,167
$224,000 (no more than $65,000 in Sub)
PharmD
$8500 Sub or Unsub based on need + $24,500 Additional Unsub (9 month)
Total: $33,000
or
$8500 Sub or Unsub based on need +28,667 Additional Unsub (12 month)
Total: $37,167
$224,000 (no more than $65,000 in Sub)
Disbursement of Funds