The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant is a non-need based grant. Its purpose is to encourage Georgia residents to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia by providing grant assistance.
Eligibility
To be eligible, students are required to:
- Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or possess permanent resident alien status
- Be a legal resident of Georgia
- Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a program leading to a college degree
- Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program
Recipients receive an award of $233 per quarter or $350 per semester and can receive payment for up to four quarters or three semesters per year. The amount of the award may change during the award year, contingent on State appropriations.
Application Procedure
Students can apply online or by using the printable paper TEG application.
Each participating college sets application deadline dates for each school term. Deadline at LaGrange College is September 1.
More Information
Read the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant program regulations for additional guidelines, policies and procedures.
Once you are accepted to a private college and we receive your FAFSA information, you'll be sent details of your financial aid award, which includes grant and scholarship eligibility.
Call us with questions at (800) 593-2885. We look forward to assisting you.
The LaGrange College Admissions & Financial Aid Team
finaid@lagrange.edu
(800) 593-2885
