Financial Aid Grants and Scholarships

Financial Aid Grants

Following is a list of the types of aid available to financially assist our family members as they complete their education at NGTC. Please contact the Financial Aid office at the campus you plan to attend for additional information.

HOPE Grant
The State HOPE Grant is available to qualified Georgia residents who are enrolled in a diploma or technical certificate program. Assistance will cover all tuition, some mandatory fees, and/or a book allowance with the exception of the Technology Support Fee. High school grades, graduation dates, and family income are not a consideration in determining eligibility for the HOPE Grant. To apply, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or GSFAPPS Application and other necessary forms. (Room and board costs are not covered through the HOPE Grant.)

The HOPE Grant also awards a $500 voucher to any qualified Georgia resident who passes the GED exam. The voucher is to be applied toward the cost of education in a degree, diploma, or technical certificate program.

HOPE Scholarship
The State HOPE Scholarship is available to qualified Georgia residents at the time of his/her high school graduation (1993 or later HOPE Scholar) and the time of enrollment in a Technical College System of Georgia institution under a degree-bound program. The HOPE Scholarship is also available to qualified Georgia residents who have attempted 45 or 90 quarter hours toward a degree with a HOPE cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Assistance will cover all tuition, some mandatory fees, and/or a book allowance. (Room and board costs are not covered under the HOPE Scholarship.)

Georgia Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (LEAP)
The Georgia LEAP is awarded to Georgia residents who are enrolled full-time and have demonstrated substantial financial need based on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pell Grant
The Federal PELL Grant is a Title IV Program that provides eligible students with aid to help meet the cost of postsecondary education. Eligibility is based on need.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is based on financial need. Students must be qualified undergraduates enrolled in an eligible program leading to a diploma or degree.

Federal Work-Study Program
The work-study program gives employment to eligible students to help meet the costs of postsecondary education. Work-study awards are made on a fiscal year basis. Application may be made in the Financial Aid Office.

HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
North Georgia Technical College will actively participate in the HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit. Tax credits are subtracted directly from the tax a family owes. Specific information about this Financial Aid program is available in the Financial Aid Office. Tax forms are distributed annually for consideration and tax preparation by the Administration Business Office.

Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation benefits may be available to students with physical or emotional disabilities as defined by the Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Information is available from area Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation offices.

Veterans' Benefits
Veterans' Benefits are available to veterans, widows of veterans, and children of disabled or deceased veterans. More information is available from the Veterans' Administration office in your area.

Scholarships

Scholarships are administered through a partnership between North Georgia Technical College and the North Georgia Technical College Alumni Association. Applications for scholarships must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by the Friday following the mid-term date of each quarter. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Students will be required to meet selection criteria as established by each individual scholarship. The Scholarship Committee will determine which scholarship best fits the applicant’s situation. Upon receiving a completed application, the Scholarship Committee will meet to determine if the applicant is eligible. All awards are dependent on the availability of funds. All scholarships awarded by the Scholarship Committee will be issued to the recipient after the first day of class. Any applicant who is reported as a no-show or withdraws within the first seven days of classes will be required to repay the scholarship, and a hold will be placed on his or her account until repayment is received.

A&M Perpetual Scholarship
These scholarships are provided by alumni of the Georgia Ninth District School of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts (A&M School). The school operated on the NGTC campus from 1907 to 1933. Scholarships are awarded to deserving resident students demonstrating a financial need.

Lake and Effie Copeland Scholarship
The Lake and Effie Copeland Scholarship is established by the descendants of Lake and Effie Copeland to honor these two people. The scholarship is not restricted and will be used for any academically qualified NGTC student needing financial assistance. J.C. and Belva Harris Memorial Scholarship The purpose of the J.C. and Belva Harris Memorial Scholarship at NGTC is to honor J.C. and Belva Harris for long devotion to both family and community and for their support of technical education. This scholarship is awarded to residents of Franklin County.

Patterson Pump Scholarship
The purpose of the Patterson Pump Scholarship is to assist Stephens County’s graduating high school seniors in furthering their education at NGTC. Information may be obtained from the Stephens County High School counselor. Lenora M. Sarling Perpetual Scholarship The Lenora M. Sarling Scholarship was designed to honor Lenora Sarling and her interest in technical education. This scholarship is awarded by the Scholarship Committee to deserving students. William C. Clary, Jr., Perpetual Scholarship
This scholarship honors W.C. “Bill” Clary, Jr., of Toccoa who was a key figure in the founding of NGTC. He helped select the site for the school in 1943. The Clary scholarships are given to students who are residents of Stephens County.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are not administered/awarded by the Scholarship Committee.

Martha Clarke Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Martha Clarke Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship was founded by Emmett and Martha Shotts in memory of Mrs. Shotts’ mother, Martha Clarke Campbell. The scholarship will be awarded each Spring Quarter. This scholarship gives preference to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who continue his or her education at NGTC. It is open to any NGTC student who has been admitted into one of the Allied Health fields. Interested students should contact the NGTC Foundation for more information.

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Marlowe-Evans GOAL Scholarship
The Marlowe-Evans GOAL scholarship was established in 2004 to honor former NGTC President Jim Marlowe and former State Board of Technical and Adult Education Member Bob Evans. Both men were instrumental in starting the GOAL program in Georgia. The $500 Marlowe-Evans GOAL scholarship is presented each year to one of the 12 NGTC GOAL finalists who have demonstrated the best in community service.

North Georgia Technical College Foundation Scholarships
The NGTC Foundation and Board of Trustees administer scholarships to deserving students with an unmet need. Interested students should request an application from the Director of Institutional Advancement and follow established procedures.