Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG)

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Amount: US $550
Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Summary

The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG) provides financial assistance to Georgia residents attending eligible private colleges. Established by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, this non-need based program aims to enhance access to higher education by alleviating tuition costs. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, legal Georgia residents, and enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program. The GTEG promotes educational opportunities and supports academic progress for students pursuing their college degrees.

Overview

Georgia Student Finance Commission Founded in 1965, the Georgia Student Finance Commission has become one of the most successful state student aid operations in the nation. First created to provide loans, the agency progressed to state- and lottery-funded scholarships, grants, service cancelable loan programs and providing free financial aid consultation. GSFC's mission is to ensure Georgians have an opportunity to access education beyond high school. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG) The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG) encourages Georgia residents to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia by providing assistance towards educational costs. Program Type The GTEG program is non-need based funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, students must: Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status;Be a legal resident of Georgia;Be enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible private college or university in Georgia;Be an undergraduate student in a program of study leading to a college degree;Maintain satisfactory academic progress;Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements;Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program;Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990;Must not have received TEG payments for more than 127 semester/190 quarter hours.