Financial Aid

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The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid assists students and families in the application for and receipt of financial resources to help them meet the educational expenses to attend Georgia Tech.

Below, you can review the latest Financial Aid news and tips for funding a successful educational experience at Tech.

Recent News

  • Hire Students Through Federal Work Study This Summer!
    By posting a Federal Work Study (FWS) program job this summer, you can support students as Georgia Tech’s top priority as they, in turn, help you tackle office projects. FWS students are current Tech students who work in designated positions across campus. To get started, email fws@finaid.gatech.edu for a Position Request Form.
  • How to Read and Understand Your Financial Aid Offer (Step-by-Step Guide) 
    If you have questions about what your financial aid offer means, you’re not alone. Katie Conrad, Georgia Tech’s executive director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, breaks down the top questions you may have about navigating your financial aid offer.  
  • Submit GT App, Prepare for Dec. 1 FAFSA Release 
    It’s time to apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 school year. There are two steps for continuing students and three for prospective incoming first-year students, and all students can start now with the 2025-26 Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App).  The FAFSA will be available Dec. 1.
  • Georgia Tech Names New Executive Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid 
    Effective July 1, the new director will assume the role.
  • Georgia Tech Extends First-Year Deposit Deadline to May 15 for Georgia Students
    The enrollment deposit deadline for incoming first-year Georgia students is now May 15. The deadline for non-Georgia students remains May 1.
  • The Buzz Around Paying for College
    Learn more about how six Georgia Tech students paid for their education, and the affordability of the Institute.
  • Financial Aid Executive Director Finalists to Visit Campus, Deliver Presentations 
    Four finalists have been identified in the search for the next executive director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Georgia Tech. As part of the final evaluation process, each candidate will visit the campus in the coming weeks to deliver a presentation to outline their vision for advancing the Institute’s strategic goals as they relate to financial aid and scholarships.
  • New 2024-25 FAFSA Form Now Available
    Georgia Tech students can now complete the new FAFSA form, which launched on Dec. 31.
  • Changes to 2024 FAFSA Mean Applying Early is More Important Now than Ever
    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — commonly known as FAFSA — has undergone significant changes and will be released in December 2023, two months later than in years past. To maximize their opportunity to secure need-based aid, students should start their financial aid process as soon as possible by completing the GT Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid, which is available now.