We know that paying for college is a difficult task. At Georgia Tech, students can use a mix of scholarships, loans, grants, and paid work opportunities such as internships or co-ops to fund their education. 

Investing in a Tech education yields strong returns in your future. PayScale.com ranks Tech as #1 in Georgia and #11 among all U.S. colleges for providing the best 20-Year Return on Investment. The July 2022 U.S. Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes project found that Georgia Tech graduates had the highest earnings of all public institutions in the state at one, five, and 10 years after graduation. Georgia Tech was also  named #1 best value public institution by the Princeton Review.

Learn more about how students at Georgia Tech are funding their time here and why they chose Tech.

Anna Andani poses in front of a wall of locks in an outdoors scene.

“Not only have I gained new technical and personal skills, but my co-op has been useful in helping me pay for expenses related to Georgia Tech. It’s been an incredible experience so far, and I’ve been able to explore what interests me.”

Anna Andani, Fourth-Year, Business Administration Student and Co-op Participant at Delta Airlines

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Aboubacar is standing at a podium, smiling for the camera and giving two thumbs up. He is wearing a graduation stole and suit.

“I’ve been very fortunate, and my scholarships were more than sufficient. I even had to return extra funds at one point. It’s important to remember that there are options beyond the Financial Aid Office.”

Aboubacar Barrie, Fourth-Year, Business Administration

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Oscar Guerrero poses for a photo in front of fall foliage outside of the Scheller College of Business. He is smiling and wearing businesswear -- complete with a Georgia Tech pin.

“Even loans are an OK option, especially if you find other things to cover the majority of your costs and keep your HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship to cover your tuition. Evaluate what’s right for you. When you look at the starting salary of most Tech students after they graduate, usually any debt is something they can pay off very quickly.”

Oscar Guerrero, Second-Year, Business Administration

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Anna Andani poses in a field of trees. She is wearing a white sweater and smiling at the camera.

“There’s a ton of organizations on campus, and I always try to share my email with them so I can receive updates on any scholarship opportunities they may have. Even if it’s a scholarship you feel like you don’t have much of a shot at, applying is still always a good idea.”

Natalia Vidal, Second-Year, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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“I usually split my checks — half goes to savings, half I can use now. It’s not cheap, so my father and I have been preparing for a long time to have money ready for it.”

Kevin Rangel, Second-Year, Aerospace Engineering

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“Companies want Tech students, even if they’re in their first or second year. You can get a job relevant to your interests quickly and get paid for it.”

Asia Demmer, Second-Year, Computer Science

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