The student must be a legal resident of Georgia and be admitted for regular admission into graduate school and into an advanced degree teacher program leading to certification in a critical shortage field. The grant awards are designed to provide only a portion of the student s resources in financing the total cost of a college education. The Federal Pell Grant is a federal aid program that provides non-repayable funds to eligible students. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients and does not require repayment. Oglethorpe Need-based Grants in conjunction with federal, state, private, or institutional assistance cannot exceed the student s financial need.
Priority is given first to sophomore, junior, or senior students.
Information regarding repayment terms, deferment and cancellation options are available in the Office of Financial Aid. Loans are long-term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions. A separate loan application is also required. Information regarding repayment terms, deferment and cancellation options are available in the Office of Financial Aid. Federal PLUS Loans are relatively long-term loans available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.