Active-duty Service members may be eligible for Military Tuition Assistance (TA), which can cover up to 100% of tuition costs. The application process and eligibility requirements vary by branch.

How to Apply for Tuition Assistance:

1. Meet with your Education Service Officer (ESO) or military counselor to discuss your eligibility and education plan.
2. Visit your Military Service’s TA portal (see links below) to create an account and submit your TA request.
3. Once approved, send your TA Authorization Form to the Financial Aid Office at veteransaffairs@ccga.edu before the payment deadline.

Note: Per federal policy, TA funds must be applied before Pell Grant funds. This ensures compliance with Department of Defense regulations.

Service-Specific TA Portals:

• ArmyIgnitED
• Navy Tuition Assistance
• Air Force/Space Force (AFVEC)
• Marine Corps TA
• Coast Guard TA

Prior Approval Required for Tuition Assistance:

Active-duty Service members who plan to use Tuition Assistance (TA) must obtain approval from their Education Service Officer (ESO) or military counselor before enrolling at the College of Coastal Georgia. Enrollment cannot be completed without this prior authorization.

For questions about using TA or submitting your authorization, please contact our Bursar’s Office via email at bursarsoffice@ccga.edu, or via phone at 912-279-5746.

Cost of Attendance (COA), also referred to as a student’s budget at College of Coastal Georgia, is an approximate cost of a student’s total expenses for an academic year. Learn more via the button below.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

The College of Coastal Georgia is one of the most affordable institutions on the southeast coast. Learn all you need to know about tuition and fees via the link below.

TUITION AND FEES

The Office of Financial Aid requires that all students who would like to receive financial aid for summer semester must submit a separate summer application.

Payment is due the day a student registers for courses if the student does not have enough financial aid to cover the current semester’s balance. If payment is not made at the beginning of the semester, the student’s courses may be dropped for non-payment and a late payment fee will be charged if courses are reinstated.

If a student has Veterans Benefits, they may be required to make payment at the time they have registered depending on the type of benefits they have and at what percentage those benefits are covered.

All payments are made to the Bursar’s Office located on the first floor of the Andrews Center.

Simple Steps to Follow

For Federal Student Aid:

• Students wishing to apply for all programs that the College administers, including federal grants, loans, and work-study, will need to first request an FSA ID and password. Then, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• A valid FAFSA, processed by the U.S. Department of Education, is required for the FAO to determine whether you qualify for federal aid. In order to complete the FAFSA, you must have already filed your federal tax returns for both student or student and parent if the annual income warrants having to file a return.

For State Aid:

• GSFAPPS is a web-based application process that captures and edits all required data to meet each GSFC program’s unique requirements. To access it, go through gafutures.org. To apply, the applicant must create a GAfutures account. Select the College of Coastal Georgia as the school you will attend.

For Institutional Aid:

• All students wishing to be evaluated for institutional funds are encouraged to complete the College of Coastal Georgia Foundation Scholarship Application.

Once we have your application, there may be additional information needed:

• Provide additional information if requested
  • Some students will be required to complete the process of verification. Verification is the process in which the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran’s Affairs must verify that the information on the FAFSA is accurate. If you are selected, you must complete the verification process before any awards would be finalized. The College will contact you via email about submitting additional required documents, and will submit any and all changes required as a result of verification.
• Review your award offer
  • For entering freshmen, the College beings to mail out award letters for the next academic year on May 1. Other students will be able to access award letters on COAST, located on the student portal.
  • Returning students can expect their award notifications to be available on COAST in May.
• (Optional): Apply for a student loan
  • If you find that your aid will not cover your tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses, you may apply for a federal student loan.

Disbursement of Financial Aid Process:

A bookstore credit will be available for use in the College’s bookstore if you have pre-registered, have financial aid in excess of the tuition and fees posted to your account, and do not have a previous balance. To receive the credit, you must authorize the College to do so in your COAST account. The bookstore credit will be available for at least four to five business days before the semester begins, and will expire at the close of business the day after drop/add.

Once full attendance verification is complete, your financial aid will be disbursed to your account (minus any bookstore charges). If this disbursement creates a credit balance on your student account, the Bursar’s Office will review it to determine if you are eligible for a refund. This will be determined based on factors such as your enrollment status and the amount of prior balances on your account. If you are eligible to receive the credit balance, it will be refunded to you.

Important Action Items:

• If you would like access to a bookstore credit, you must authorize it in your COAST account, found on the student portal. Select “Financial Aid” in COAST, then “Student Authorizations.” Read and submit your response for each authorization. The Federal Funds Authorization applies to your bookstore credit.
• Confirm that your address and contact information is up to date in COAST. Checks will be mailed to the address on file in Banner.
• Register for classes and check your financial aid status in COAST. You can view your authorized financial aid under “Student Records,” then “Student Account,” then “Account Detail for Term.” Any balance due must be paid in full by the first day of classes each semester.

Questions regarding your financial aid award should be directed to finaid@ccga.edu, or 912-279-5722. Questions regarding your refund, the MAC Card, or payments should be directed to the Bursar’s Office at 912-279-5746.

Forms

• Forms can be found on the student portal.

It is highly recommended that you check your COAST account and your student email often. Make sure your fees are paid by the fee payment deadline.

New Students Applying for Veterans Benefits

Veterans and dependents, if you are applying for VA Education Benefits for the first time, please note the following guidelines:

In addition to the general admission procedures, students applying for veterans benefits will need to take some additional steps.

CHAPTER 33 ( POST 9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE)

1. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website to submit application. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of VA Application and copy of VA CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office. DD-214 member 4, and Kicker Contract documents required from veterans only.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

See all Post 9/11 GI Bill ® / Transfer of Entitlement information and inquiries. Please note: the Veteran must apply to transfer benefits with the Dept. of Defense (DOD) and an approval email response must be submitted with the VA Application for Transfer of Entitlement, (Form 22-1990E)

CHAPTER 30 (MONTGOMERY GI BILL® – ACTIVE DUTY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

1. Complete and submit the VA Application for Educational Benefits (Form 22-1990) to submit application. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of VA application and Copy of VA CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY(COE) along with DD-214 member 4, and Kicker Contract submit to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

CHAPTER 1606 (MONTGOMERY GI BILL® – SELECTED RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

1. Complete and submit the VA Application for Education Benefits (Form 22-1990) to submit application. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of VA application and Copy of VA CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY(COE) NOBE and (Form DD-2384); obtain from you unit and a copy of the Kicker Contract and submit to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

CHAPTER 1607 (RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – REAP)

1. Complete and submit the VA Application for Education Benefits (Form 22-1990) to submit application. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of VA application and Copy of VA CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY(COE) NOBE and (Form DD-2384); obtain from you unit and a copy of the Kicker Contract and submit to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

CHAPTER 31 (VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

1. The Department of Veteran Affairs Rehabilitation Counselor must provide you with the Authorization and Certification of Entrance or Re-entrance into Rehabilitation and Certification Status.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of the (22-1905) to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

CHAPTER 35 (APPLICATION FOR SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FORM

1. Complete and submit the VA Application for Education Benefits (Form 22-5490) to submit application. Keep a copy for your records.
2. Once approved, provide a copy of the (22-1905) to the VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Once registered for classes, submit the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request form electronically.

IF YOU HAVE USED VA BENEFITS AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION SCHOOL AND ARE TRANSFERRING TO COASTAL GEORGIA:

Veterans

• Complete the request for change of program or place of training form (VA Form 22-1995) to declare a new school and new program.

Dependents

• Survivor and eligible dependent transfer students should complete (VA-Form 22-5495) request for change of program or place of training survivors and dependents’ education assistance.

Notes:

• It takes approximately 30-60 days for the Veterans Administration to process an application. Payments are usually received within 6-10 weeks.
• Payments are issued based on the type of education benefits you are receiving and the number of enrolled hours and program of study.
• Plan to Pay for your tuition and fees (not covered by your VA Educations benefits) by the payment deadline.
• Students are encouraged to complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) Free Application Free Student Aid.

Veteran’s Benefits

• It takes approximately 30-60 days for the Veterans Administration to process an application. Payments are usually received within 6-10 weeks.
• Payments are issued based on the type of education benefits you are receiving and the number of enrolled hours and program of study.
• The Office of Financial Aid must be notified that you have applied for VA educational benefits since it is possible that receipt of VA funds could affect federal guaranteed loans and grants.

Student Responsibilities

• Notify Financial Aid that you are applying for VA educational benefits and the amount of such benefits including buy-ups, kickers, etc.
• Plan To Pay for your tuition and fees by the fee deadline through means of your own. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please visit Financial Aid for more information
• Attend class according to the professor’s policy. Failing a class because of attendance reasons will result in decreased payments.
• Report Immediately
  • Graduation
  • Repeat Courses
  • Change of Address
  • Change of Major
  • Withdrawal From School
  • Change in Hours (withdrawals or increases)
• Monitor your curriculum with your advisor. Classes not pertaining to your degree will not be paid for by VA.
• Verify your attendance on the last day of each month if you are Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607. Payment will not be generated for you by VA unless this takes place.
• Withdrawing from a class: If you withdraw from a class during the semester, you must notify the VA certifying official.

Work Study

• The work-study program allows you to perform work for VA in return for an hourly wage. You may perform outreach services under the supervision of a VA employee, prepare and process VA paperwork, or work in the Veterans’ Lounges on the Brunswick or Camden campuses.
• You must train at the three-quarter or full-time rate. The maximum number of hours you may work is 25 times the number of weeks in your enrollment period. Payments will be at the Federal minimum wage or your State minimum wage, whichever is greater. To apply, contact Ineia Mansfield in the Office of Student Life and Housing to determine position availability and for procedures for completing the application process.

Forms and Publications

• VA Payment Rate Chart
• VA Enrollment Certification Form
• Military Transcript Request Form

The Following Policies Pertain to Individuals Receiving Veterans Education Benefits:

Standards of Progress

Student must maintain a 75% average on academic work to take the final exam and must make 75% on the final exam to pass the attempted course. Students not achieving passing marks are encouraged to repeat class for a nominal fee (basic classes $100, advanced classes $200). Cheating on an examination will result in dismissal from the program.

Students are expected to attend 100% of all classes. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class and following any breaks. 3 late arrivals or 3 early departures will be considered an absence. To maintain eligibility for GI Bill benefits, student must attend 80% of all scheduled classes as established by the Georgia State Approving Agency Veteran’s Attendance Policy.

Attendance and academic work will be monitored on a weekly basis. If a student falls below either criterion listed above, they will be placed on probation. The probation period will last for 30 days. A student who is on probation who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress standards and/or attendance will have GI Bill education benefits terminated. If after 60 days a student who has not returned to good class standing may be subject to termination from the program.

Students do have a right to appeal. Appeals must be submitted in written form to the School Director within two business days. Should a student be reinstated, credit will be granted for the successfully completed portion of the program of study. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress and attendance within 30 days of reinstatement will be terminated from school. Once terminated from school, the student can reapply for admission 12 months from the date of termination. Should the student be allowed to reenter school, the student will be required to restart the entire program of study and no credit will be granted for any successfully completed courses.

Grading System:
90-100 A
80-89 B
75-79 C
70-74 D
69 and below F

Leave of Absence Policy

Any student who begins a period of leave of absence will be terminated from GI Bill education benefits effective the date the leave of absence begins. Students who take a period of leave of absence will be allowed to restart the program of study at the point in which instruction was interrupted. Credit will be granted for any previous course work completed. Students will be re-certified for GI Bill education benefits after return to classes. Should a second period of leave of absence occur, students will be terminated from the veteran education benefits and the education benefits will not be reinstated upon return to school unless the period of leave of absence was due to mitigating circumstances as determined by the School Director.

Student Conduct Policy

Any conduct determined by school officials to be detrimental to the school, clinical facilities, or other students, or behavior that is unprofessional, will result in permanent dismissal. This will include, but is not limited to:

a. Theft or damage of property
b. Abuse (verbal or physical) of any member of the student body, faculty, or clients in the clinical setting
c. Possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs on the premises
d. Possession of dangerous weapons
e. Obscene or disorderly conduct

A student dismissed due to conduct does have the right to appeal and the appeal must be made to the School Director within 5 business days of dismissal. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the School Director.

Policy for granting credit for previous education and training

Veteran education benefits recipients are required to provide the school with official transcripts of previous training for evaluation. Training time and tuition will be reduced in proportion to the amount of satisfactory credit from previous training and will be granted at the discretion of the school director.

Refund Policy

For individuals utilizing Veterans Affairs education benefits, the school will refund the unused portion of prepaid tuition and fees on a pro-rata refund basis. Any amount in excess of $10.00 for an enrollment or registration fee will also be pro-rated.

Statement that school does not prohibit attendance or impose penalties while awaiting VA payments per 38 USC 3679 (e) (1) A and B

Preparing to Apply for Admission:

• Determine which federal VA educational benefit program(s) you qualify for.
• Compare the monetary assistance provided by each VA educational benefit program.
• Gather the information and paperwork needed for your benefit program.
• Complete the Education Benefits Application Process
• Request copies of your discharge papers / separation documents (DD214).
• Have official copies your military transcripts sent to the College of Coastal Georgia.

Applying for Admission:

1. Review the information on Coastal Georgia’s Admissions website for the admissions pathway that applies to you (freshman or transfer).
2. Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be submitted to be considered for any financial aid.
3. Communicate with Admissions at 912-279-5701, or by email at admissions@ccga.edu.

The College has two veterans’ lounges available for students to utilize for quiet studying options and to meet other military students. One is located on the Brunswick Campus – the other at the Camden Center.

The lounge at the Camden Center is located behind the Dockside Deli. The lounge on the Brunswick Campus is located in the Student Activities Center.

At the College of Coastal Georgia, we celebrate our diverse student population. Our students represent many races, ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures – all of which enhance our community.

Visit the Office of Campus Community & Belonging here

Coastal Georgia works to foster and encourage a military community, whether on campus, online, or overseas. We work to support our military community by providing military and veteran students with resources and services developed to help them succeed.

Veterans Study Lounges

• The College of Coastal Georgia has two veterans’ lounges available for students to utilize for quiet studying options and to meet other military students. They are located in the Student Activities Center on the Brunswick Campus, and behind the Dockside Deli at the Camden Center.

Academic Tutoring

• The Academic Tutoring and Instruction Center provides academic support to all Coastal Georgia students. Located in the Correll Center in Brunswick and the Camden Center, the ATTIC offers something for everyone. In an effort to help students evaluate their academic strengths and weaknesses and succeed in college, the ATTIC provides free tutoring services.

Counseling and Accessibility Services

• The Office of Counseling Services offers individual counseling with a focus on helping students eliminate barriers to academic success. Students seeking personal counseling must be enrolled for four or more hours and must be currently attending class at the time counseling is sought. Students requiring or requesting long-term or intensive therapy will be referred to off-campus providers and support groups as appropriate.
   

• The Office of Counseling Services provides a comprehensive program of services designed to:

  • Provide personal counseling to students who are experiencing personal problems which may be interfering with their adjustment to college.

  • Accessibility Services coordinates and provides a variety of services for students with physical and learning disabilities. Our aim is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs offered at the College of Coastal Georgia.

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