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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: January 13, 2011
Jennifer Mullins
Associate Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
While there are signs of improvement, the current economic climate remains challenging for many families, thus making it very important to leverage the financial assistance available to help cover the cost of a college education. To be considered for the best financial aid package possible, itâs very important to apply on time. With the start of a new year, it is the perfect time to start the application process for the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year.
For freshmen entering Georgia Tech Fall 2011, the application deadline is March 1. The deadline for returning students, transfer students, and new graduate students is May 1. Two forms are required.
1. The GT APP is available online at www.finaid.gatech.edu/forms and can be completed in a matter of minutes.
2. The second form is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and can be downloaded at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To ensure that it is processed and received in our office by the deadline, we recommend completing the online FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) 2-3 weeks before the deadline.
Ideally, the FAFSA should be filled out using information from a completed 2010 federal tax return. However, itâs better to use solid estimates than to miss the deadline. Completing the FAFSA and the GT APP on time ensures that your student will be considered for all available aid administered by our office. For students who only apply for the HOPE scholarship, just the GT APP is required each year. The HOPE application itself is completed only once at www.gacollege411.org.
Now is also a good time to search for independent scholarships. Current and prospective Georgia Tech students are often excellent candidates for private scholarships. Our office posts scholarship notices on our website. In addition, click here for helpful advice on planning a scholarship. Itâs well worth an investment of a few hours to research the options.
For any questions about the financial aid application process, contact your financial aid advisor, listed at www.finaid.gatech.edu/contacts.
