Title 20

The General Assembly finds that a substantial number of qualified Georgia students are not financially able to meet the costs of obtaining a postsecondary education due to a lack of family resources; that it would not be sound public policy to expect such students to borrow the t…

(a) The authority is authorized to establish and administer a program to provide state student incentive grants to students enrolled at the undergraduate level who demonstrate a substantial degree of need for such financial assistance as provided for in the federal Higher Educati…

As used in this subpart, the term: (1) ‘‘Cost of attendance’’ of a student means the cost of attendance calculated in accordance with Title IV. (2) ‘‘Eligible high school’’ has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 20-3-519. (3) ‘‘Eligible postsecondary institution’’ means…

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-395.4 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subp…

(a) The authority shall establish and maintain a separate fund for loans in accordance with this subpart to which shall be credited: (1) State funds appropriated for use for loans under this subpart; (2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for loans under this subpart…

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for loans made under this subpart. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually on the loan or loans while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial …

A student is ineligible for any loan described in this subpart if the student: (1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selectiv…

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Graduate On Time Student Loan Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 20-3-400, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 626, § 3/SB 169.)

As used in this subpart, the term: (1) ‘‘Beginning date of a postsecondary course of study’’ means the first day of postsecondary classes attended by a student for credit toward an associate degree or baccalaureate degree. In the case of a program that includes undergraduate stud…

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-400.6 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subp…

(a) When the annual interest rate is converted to 1 percent in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 20-3-400.2, the authority shall recalculate the balance owed on the loan to reflect the retroactive change in the interest rate. (b) The steps of the recalculation requir…

(a) The authority shall establish and maintain a separate fund for loans in accordance with this subpart to which shall be credited: (1) State funds appropriated for use for GOT Student Loans; (2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for GOT Student Loans; (3) Outstand…

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for GOT Student Loans. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial hardship. Students shall not be r…

A student is ineligible for any loan described in this subpart if the student: (1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selectiv…

This subpart shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Education for Public Service Student Loan Act.’’ (Code 1981, § 20-3-405, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 626, § 4/SB 169.)

As used in this subpart, the term: (1) ‘‘Cost of attendance’’ of a student means the cost of attendance calculated in accordance with Title IV. (2) ‘‘Education for Public Service Student Loan’’ or ‘‘EPS Student Loan’’ means a student loan provided in accordance with the provision…

(a) The authority is authorized to provide direct loans to students who are legal residents of this state and who are not ineligible under Code Section 20-3-405.7 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and regulations of the authority promulgated to implement this subp…

(a) Subject to the provisions of Code Section 20-3-405.4, the annual interest rate for any EPS Student Loan shall be converted to 1 percent retroactive to the origination date of the EPS Student Loan for each student who: (1) Completes his or her course of study and earns the deg…

When a student meets the requirements for conversion of one or more EPS loans to a 1 percent rate or to an interest-free loan or loans, the student may elect to waive the conversion of the EPS loan or loans for that degree and apply all or part of the student’s years of completed…

(a) The authority shall establish and maintain a separate fund for loans in accordance with this subpart to which shall be credited: (1) State funds appropriated for use for EPS Student Loans; (2) Moneys received by gift, donation, or otherwise for EPS Student Loans; (3) Outstand…

(a) The authority shall by rule and regulation establish a repayment schedule or schedules for EPS Student Loans. Students shall be required to pay accrued interest annually on the loan or loans while attending a postsecondary institution except in cases of financial hardship. St…

A student is ineligible for any loan described in this subpart if the student: (1) Is not a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV requirements; (2) Has not complied with United States Selectiv…

(a) The General Assembly finds that the facilities of accredited independent colleges and universities located within the state can be used more effectively in the public interest by the grant of financial assistance to citizens who choose to attend such colleges and universities…

As used in this subpart, the term: (1) ‘‘Academic year’’ means a period of time, typically nine months, in which a full-time student is expected to complete the equivalent of at least two semesters’ or three quarters’ academic work. (2) ‘‘Approved school’’ means: (A) A nonproprie…

Each eligible student is entitled to a tuition equalization grant each academic year, as specified in appropriations Acts of the General Assembly. No grants shall be made to graduate students unless specifically authorized in appropriations Acts of the General Assembly. It is the…

Each eligible student wishing to receive payment of the grant provided for in this subpart shall submit to the school an application for the grant payment at the time and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the authority. The authority is authorized to define such terms a…

In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant prescribed by the General Assembly, grants payable for the remaining school terms shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis. (…

Every approved school shall be subject to examination by the state auditor for the sole purpose of determining whether such school has properly certified eligibility and enrollment of students and credited grants paid on behalf of such students. However, nothing in this subpart s…

Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation, or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false, for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a …

(a) The General Assembly finds that the University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding senior military colleges in the United States and that its outstanding status as a senior military college has been…

(a) In order for a student to qualify as a nominee for and to be a recipient of a scholarship under this subpart, the student shall meet the following standards and requirements: (1) The student shall be a resident of Georgia; (2) The student shall have demonstrated academic exce…

The authority shall establish and promulgate, consistent with this subpart, criteria for the eligibility and award of such scholarships. The authority shall, on or before February 1 of each year, select and nominate six persons from each congressional district in Georgia from a l…

(a) For the purpose of considering nominations submitted under Code Section 20-3-422, there is created a selection committee, the membership of which shall be as follows: (1) The chief executive officer of the University of North Georgia or his or her designated representative, w…

Scholarship awards made under this subpart shall cover all costs for room, board, matriculation, fees, uniform deposits, and an allowance for books and supplies. Scholarship assistance may be provided to a recipient under this article for a maximum period of eight academic semest…

(a) If the recipient of a scholarship under this subpart fails to honor his or her obligation to serve in the Army National Guard or the United States Army as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-3-421, such recipient shall, at the option of the recipien…

(a) If at any time a recipient of a scholarship fails to meet the standards and requirements for continued eligibility as provided by the selection committee pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-3-423, such recipient shall thereby lose eligibility for the scholarship and…

The authority shall, consistent with this subpart, promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer the scholarship program provided for in this subpart. The funds necessary to carry out this subpart shall be paid from funds appropriated to the authority fo…

The General Assembly finds that it is essential for the national defense that persons be encouraged to consider military leadership positions as an honorable and rewarding profession and that the University of North Georgia, Georgia’s only state supported military college, plays …

For purposes of this subpart, the term ‘‘eligible student’’ means a person who: (1) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in the University of North Georgia for a minimum of 12 academic hours; (2) Is or will be a citizen of this state for a period of at least 12 months immedi…

There is granted to each eligible student attending the University of North Georgia the sum of $750.00 per academic semester. (Ga. L. 1976, p. 503, § 2; Ga. L. 1978, p. 1385, § 1; Code 1933, § 32-3768, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 835, § 3; Ga. L. 1995, p. 885, § 1; Ga. L. 2013, p.…

Each eligible student wishing to receive the grant provided for in this subpart shall submit to the University of North Georgia an application for the grant payment at the time and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the authority. The authority is authorized to define su…

In the event funds available to the authority are not sufficient to enable the authority to pay on behalf of eligible students the full grant prescribed by the General Assembly, grants payable for the remaining school terms shall be reduced by the authority on a pro rata basis. (…

The University of North Georgia shall be subject to examination by the state auditor for the sole purpose of determining whether the school has properly certified eligibility and enrollment of students and credited grants paid on behalf of such students. However, nothing in this …

Any person who knowingly makes or furnishes any false statement or misrepresentation or who accepts such statement or misrepresentation knowing it to be false for the purpose of enabling an ineligible student to obtain wrongfully a grant under this subpart shall be guilty of a mi…

The General Assembly finds that it is essential for the national defense that persons be encouraged to consider military leadership positions as an honorable and rewarding profession and that the University of North Georgia, Georgia’s only state supported military college, plays …

For purposes of this subpart, the term ‘‘eligible student’’ means a person who: (1) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in the University of North Georgia for a minimum of 12 academic hours; (2) Is or will be a citizen of this state for a period of at least 12 months immedi…