Dec 13, 2006

International Student Scolarsphips, Georgia College, USA

About Georgia College

Located just south of Atlanta and only a few hours from the Atlantic coast, Georgia College & State University is recognized as one of the foremost public liberal arts universities in the United States! Nearly 150 international students from 50 countries are currently enrolled, and Georgia College is widely recognized for the quality support it gives to international students.

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Georgia College as one of the top pulic Master`s universities in the region, and America`s 100 Best College Buys has designated the school as one of a select member of universities that provide the highest quality educational environment at the lowest possible price. With an average professor-student ration of 1:15 and a total student body of just over 5,000, Georgia College woll give students the personal attention that they may not receive at larger universities.

Most international students have found this personal attention helpful in preparing for graduate study at internationally renowned institutions such as Columbia University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as for meaningful and rewarding employment in major corporations and institutions worldwide such as Bosch and the Harvard Medical School.

Scholarships

Many of our undergraduates receive the International Student Scholarship, and nearly all graduate students receive some type of assistanship. We hope to encourage academically outstanding students to apply for this financial aid.

Undergraduate Financial Aid

International Student Scholarships (ISS)
These scholarships are awarded as either a full out-of-state tuition waiver or a half out-of-state tuition waiver, and are awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extracurricular involvement and financial need. To be considered for the ISS, applicants must have on file a completed application for admission and completed ISS application by the stated deadline. Those international students who have not been awarded an ISS prior to attendance at GCSU can compete once a year for a limited number of available ISSs. Applications for the International Student Scholarship are included in the International Student Undergraduate Application for

Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
Students who are admitted by February 1 are automatically considered for most academic scholarships. Those students who apply by November 1 are given preference. The selection process is highly competitive.

Athletic Scholarships
Students eligible to play on one of the GCSU intercollegiate athletic teams (tennis, baseball, softball, basketball, golf, or cross country) may qualify for athletic scholarships. Interested students should contact the appropriate athletic coach. See the athletic Web site.

Graduate Financial Aid

International Graduate Assistantships (IGA)
These assistantships waive the out-of-state fees, and are awarded to new incoming students on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extracurricular involvement and financial need. International Graduate Assistants are required to work 10 hours per week while school is in session. To be considered for the IGA, applicants must have on file a completed application for admission and completed IGA application by the stated deadline. Applications for the International Graduate Assistantship are included in the International Student Graduate Application for Admission form.

Graduate Assistantships (GA)
After arrival on campus, graduate students may apply for a regular graduate assistantship. Students must contact individual departments on campus to find out about current availability of positions and to arrange for an interview. Graduate Assistants do not pay tuition, but are charged fees of approximately $400 per semester (this figure does not include health insurance fees, residence hall and meal plan fees, books and supplies and other living costs). GAs are required to work 15-20 hours per week and receive a stipend. More information available at the page for graduate programs.

For more information on international admission, financial aid, and services, please visit http://www.gcsu. edu/internationa l/ or contact:

International Education Center
intladm@gcsu. edu
(1) (478) 445-4789
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 049
Milledgeville, GA 31061 USA

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