Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Program

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Amount: US $1,334 - US $13,000
Last Updated: August 17, 2025

Summary

The Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Program provides financial assistance to students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in approved programs at Georgia's universities and technical colleges. This grant covers tuition and fees, with awards up to $6,500 per term for USG institutions and $1,334 for TCSG institutions. To qualify, students must meet eligibility criteria, including residency and enrollment status, ensuring access to higher education opportunities.

Overview

Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Program The Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Grant Program assists students with qualifying intellectual disabilities, and enrolled in an approved IPSE program, at an approved University System of Georgia (USG) or Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Eligible Institution. The grant award can assist with tuition, mandatory fees, or program fees. Award Amounts for the Inclusive Postsecondary Education Grant The IPSE award amount is based on the eligible postsecondary institution attending, and actual standard undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees and IPSE Program Fees charged to the student. At an eligible TCSG Institution: $1,334 is the maximum per term award and the annual maximum award is $4,000. At an eligible USG institution: $6,500 is the maximum per term award and the annual maximum award is $13,000. The actual award amount cannot exceed the total Standard Undergraduate Tuition, Mandatory Fees and IPSE Program Fees charged to the IPSE Student. A student must file a GSFAPP or FAFSA on or before the last day of the school term or the student's withdrawal date whichever occurs first to receive payment for a term.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements;Be a legal resident of Georgia;Be enrolled in an approved IPSE Program at a participating USG or TCSG Postsecondary Institution;Meet criteria set by the Eligible Postsecondary Institution to be enrolled in their IPSE program and to complete program coursework;Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program.