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A student should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for financial aid at Georgia Gwinnett College. The FAFSA serves as the initial application for all Federal Grants and Loans in addition to being one of the ways a student can apply for HOPE Scholarship. The FAFSA becomes available each year on January 1 and must be renewed each year.
Tips for Completing the FAFSA
- You must have your previous year’s tax returns accessible and your parent’s previous year’s tax returns if you are a dependent student.
- The FAFSA must be signed by student and parents (if a dependent student). The application process is faster if you use the electronic Personal Identification Number (PIN) to sign the FAFSA. You can apply for the PIN at www.pin.ed.gov ahead of time or wait and apply while filling out the FAFSA.
- When completing the FAFSA, use the GGC’s Federal School Code of 041429.
It is also advised that students and parents print and complete a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to assist with completing the FAFSA online.
A student only interested in receiving HOPE Scholarship can fill out a HOPE Scholarship application by filling out an application through GSFAPPs. The GSFAPPs is a one time only application that does not have to be renewed each year.
HOPE Scholarship Application Instructions
- Go to www.gacollege411.org.
- Log in using the same ID that you used to submit your GGC Application.
- Click on the tab at the top labeled “Applications & Transcripts.”
- Click on the link for “GSFAPPS.”
- Click the “Apply Now” link at the bottom of the screen.
- Click the “Submit New Application” link.
- Select the “HOPE Scholarship Program” by clicking on the box next to it. This will open an informational box. At the bottom of the dialogue box, click “Apply for this Program.” Click Select.
- Fill out the information requested and submit your Hope Scholarship Application to GGC.
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