TUITION AND FEES
All students are responsible for paying their tuition and fees
with cash, check or credit/debit card, financial aid, third party
(employer, public agency or support program) or by any combination
listed. Online credit card, debit card, and check payments may
be made via the CGTC website. However, all charges remain the
responsibility of the student. Students must have quarterly tuition
and student fees paid by the quarterly payment deadline. Students
that have not paid their tuition and fee payment will be purged(removed)
from classes.
No transcripts, grades, applications, or attendance reports will
be released for any student who has an outstanding obligation
to the College including tuition, fees, fines, institutional charges,
returned checks, or academic obligations.
FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SUMMER QUARTER
2009
CREDIT HOUR TUITION
| 1 |
$40.00 |
| 2 |
$80.00 |
| 3 |
$120.00 |
| 4 |
$160.00 |
| 5 |
$200.00 |
| 6 |
$240.00 |
| 7 |
$280.00 |
| 8 |
$320.00 |
| 9 |
$360.00 |
| 10 |
$400.00 |
| 11 |
$440.00 |
| 12 |
$480.00 |
| 13 |
$520.00 |
| 14 |
$560.00 |
| 15 |
$600.00 |
Required Quarterly Student
Fees
| *Instructional and Technology Support Fee |
$35.00 |
| Registration Fee |
$26.00 |
| **Student Activities |
$16.00 |
| **Student Accident Insurance |
$4.00 |
*HOPE does not pay this fee. Students may use BannerWeb to authorize
the Technology fee to be covered by the HOPE Book award.
**Online Students are not charged these fees.
Other Fees
| Application for Admission (non-refundable) |
$15.00 |
| Late Registration |
$30.00 |
| Returned check |
$30.00 |
| Parking Ticket |
$5.00 |
| Replacement of Student ID |
$5.00 |
| Replacement of Parking Tag |
$5.00 |
| Transcript |
$5.00 |
| Exemption Examination (per credit hour) |
$5.00 |
| Medical Liability Insurance (where required)
one-time charge |
$11.00 |
| Diploma Replacement Fee |
$25.00 |
| Retest Fee |
$15.00 |
Tuition/fees are subject to change at the beginning of any
quarter.
Non-resident student tuition is twice the amount charged to Georgia
residents. International student tuition is four times the amount
charged to Georgia residents.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM FEES
EMT and Paramedic Technical Certificates of Credit have a tuition
charge of $71.00 per credit hour and a medical liability insurance
charge of $46.00.
Certified Customer Service Specialist has a tuition charge of
$60.00 per credit hour.
Certified Construction Worker has a tuition charge of $60.00 per
credit hour.
Certified Manufacturing Specialist has a tuition charge of $60.00
per credit hour.
Welding Technical Certificates of Credit have a tuition charge
of $60.00 per credit hour.
APPLICATION FEE
A non-refundable application fee of $15.00 is charged with
the Application of Admission. The Application fee is a one-time
fee.
LATE REGISTRATION
FEE
A late registration period is provided at the beginning of each
quarter. A late registration fee of $25.00 is charged to students
who register after official registration is completed. If tuition
and fees have not been paid, a student will not be allowed to
attend class after the last date of late registration.
TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
Students are required to have books, tools, uniforms and other
equipment/supplies appropriate to their program of study as outlined
in departmental regulations. All required textbooks and supplies
must be purchased within the first two weeks of class (first 10
days of the quarter). Students not meeting this requirement may
be asked to leave the class. The bookstore is open for extended
hours during Early Registration and Priority Registration.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
All students enrolled in credit hour programs are provided
school-time only accident insurance. Premiums are paid from
the student accident insurance fee. A copy of the insurance
plan is on file the business office. Students are given
a copy of the plan whenever a claim form is requested. Claim
forms are available in the business office. A claim form
must be filed by the student directly with the insurance
company's claims office. Students should read the policy
to understand any expenses which will be out-of-pocket expenses
for the student. Students are responsible for any personal
medical costs incurred while enrolled at Central Georgia
Technical College.
STUDENT LIABILITY
INSURANCE
Students enrolled in selected programs must also purchase
personal liability insurance. These programs include Cosmetology,
Barbering, Early Childhood Care and Education, and all medical/health
programs. The cost for this insurance is a one-time fee
of $11.00 for all programs except EMT and Paramedic Technology.
This premium is $46.00. The liability insurance fee must
be paid at the time of registration by the student. Failure
to pay the liability insurance fee will result in the student
not being able to participate in the program. The fee is
non-refundable. Please see your advisor for further details
concerning this requirement.
CHECK POLICY
CGTC accepts personal checks for tuition and fees for the exact
amount due. Separate checks are required for bookstore purchases.
No personal checks are cashed by the College. If a check is returned
to the College for insufficient funds, a student is allowed five
days to resolve the debt or be dropped from the class. A $20.00
fee is charged for returned checks.
REFUNDS
A student enrolled in a credit hour program, either day or evening,
and who has pre-registered, may receive a full refund of tuition
and fees if the student withdraws or drops through the third day
of the quarter. No refund will be given for withdrawals after
the third day of the quarter.
Refunds, when due, will be made by check to the address shown
as the student's official home of record on the student record,
within 30 days of the last day of a student’s attendance
if written notification has been provided by the student, or from
the date the institution terminates or determines withdrawal by
the student in lieu of written notification. Students must report
to the Office of Admissions and complete a Withdrawal Form to
formally withdraw from a course or from the college. The bookstore
allows a full refund on textbooks within the first seven calendar
days of the quarter, provided the receipt is present at the time
of refund and the textbook is in original condition. The last
day for book refunds will be posted in the bookstore.
*Financial aid recipients, please see the Financial
Aid Refund Policy.
STUDENT DISBURSEMENT
CHECKS
All disbursement of funds, including refunds and financial aid
balances due, will be paid by check and disbursed by way of U.S.
Postal Service. Checks that do not reach the student will be subject
to re-issue three weeks from the date of mailing. It is important
that students maintain a correct mailing address with the Business
Office, Financial Aid Office, and Registrar.
TRANSCRIPTS
Central Georgia Technical College
charges $5.00 for each official transcript requested. There is
no charge for an unofficial copy of a transcript. Requests
for an official transcript must be made in writing and will
require three to five business days to process. Official and unofficial
transcripts are only available through the Registrar’s office.
DIPLOMAS
Original diplomas or certificates are issued at no cost to the
student. Duplicate diplomas or certificates will be issued at
a cost of $20.00. Requests for a duplicate diploma or certificate
should be made to the Registrar's Office.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
CGTC offers a comprehensive financial aid program to assist
students with the cost of their education. All students
are encouraged to apply for financial aid. After a student
submits a completed financial aid application and required
documents, the student’s eligibility is determined
according to federal and state regulations and institutional
policies. Students are notified of their financial aid status
by mail through several types of letters. The actual financial
aid that a student is eligible to receive is related to
the student’s financial aid status, chosen program
of study, the total number of credit hours enrolled in each
quarter, and academic standing and history. Any change in
a student’s financial aid status or enrollment information
can affect the financial aid awarded to the student. CGTC’s
Financial Aid Officers and Director are available to the
student to assist with the application process and to discuss
in detail his/her financial aid status. The Financial Aid
Office offers assistance at the Macon and Milledgeville
campuses.
Additionally, The Financial Aid Guide is provided
to students to assist in understanding financial aid as
well as The Financial Aid Application Guide, which
provides details regarding how students may apply for financial
aid at CGTC. All Financial Aid records are processed and
retained at the Macon Campus Financial Aid Office.
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Student must complete the financial aid application process
in order for eligibility to be determined. Students are encouraged
to apply online. The application process is available on the CGTC
Financial Aid Website Page at: http://www.centralgatech.edu/studserv/Finaid.html.
1. Students may choose to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to apply for all the financial
aid funds the college offers, (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic
Competitiveness Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG), Federal Work Study, Georgia HOPE, Leveraging Educational
Assistance Partnership (LEAP) and any possible scholarships. Students
who are not applying for Federal Assistance can apply for the
Georgia HOPE Grant or Scholarship by completing the HOPE application
process (GSFAPP). Students can apply for these programs on our
Website listed above.
2. The financial aid application is year specific and normal
processing time is two to three weeks. Once the FAFSA Packet is
processed, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be mailed from the
U.S. Department of Education to the applicant. Review the SAR
information carefully and verify the information. If corrections
are needed, return the SAR to the Financial Aid Office and sign
the correction form.
3. If the U.S. Department of Education selects an applicant for
verification or conflicting information exists on the application,
the Financial Aid Office will mail a letter listing the additional
documents required to complete processing. The applicant is responsible
for submitting all required documentation.
4. Once an applicant has completed the financial aid application
process, submitted all required information and documents and
is accepted to enroll in the college by the Admissions Office,
the Financial Aid Office will process the applicant’s information
and determine eligibility. The applicant will be mailed an Award
Letter listing maximum awards available.
Note: Assistance with completing the application is available
in the Financial Aid Office.
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS
CGTC offers a comprehensive financial aid program that includes
grants and scholarships that are non-repayable. All financial
aid is used to assist with educational costs. Financial aid awards
are determined based on federal and state regulations and institutional
policy. Financial Aid Students must maintain satisfactory academic
progress in their chosen program of study.
The financial aid application process must be completed each
year. The financial aid year begins with Summer quarter, includes
Fall and Winter, and ends with Spring quarter. For detailed information
on any of these financial aid programs, contact the Financial
Aid Office at (478) 757-3422 located in Student Affairs or http://www.centralgatech.edu/studserv/Finaid.html.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant provides funds to qualified students enrolled
in an associate degree or diploma program of study to assist them
in obtaining the benefits of a postsecondary education. The Pell
Grant is based on need, as determined by the U.S. Department of
Education.
Georgia’s HOPE Program
Georgia’s HOPE Program provides assistance with tuition
and fee charges and with book costs to Georgia residents attending
Georgia institutions of higher learning. The HOPE program includes
three different categories. 1) The HOPE Scholarship is available
to eligible students enrolled in an associate degree program of
study. 2) The HOPE Grant is available to eligible students enrolled
and earning credit in a credit hour diploma or technical certificate
program of study. 3) The HOPE GED Grant is available to residents
who have obtained their GED and enroll in a postsecondary institution.
This is a one-time award to those who qualify.
Eligibility requirements for each HOPE program (Scholarship and
Grant) are determined by state regulations. Regulations are subject
to change. Georgia Residency requirements are in accordance with
state regulations. Academic success, academic progress, high school
history, prior college experience, current enrollment status,
and number of HOPE hours previously attempted are eligibility
factors and are monitored by the Financial Aid Office in accordance
to state regulations. For further information contact the Financial
Aid Office.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The ACG provides funds to qualified students enrolled at least
half time in an associate degree program who demonstrate exceptional
financial need, have completed a rigorous high school program
of study after January 1, 2005 and meet federal regulations and
institutional policy. For further information, contact the Financial
Aid Office.
Federal Student Equal Opportunity Grant
(SEOG)
The SEOG Program provides non-repayable financial aid to
students who demonstrate exceptional financial need and
meet federal regulations and institutional policy.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The FWS program is a form of financial aid, which provides
part-time employment opportunities to eligible students.
According to federal and state regulations and institutional
policy, students must meet the specific eligibility requirements
to be eligible for the Federal Work Study program.
Leveraging Educational Assistance
Partnership Grant (LEAP)
The LEAP Program provides non-repayable financial aid to
students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, exceptional
academic history, and meet federal regulations and institutional
policy.
Veterans' Benefits
Associate degree, diploma and technical certificate programs
at CGTC are approved for Veterans’ Educational Benefits.
A staff member is available to provide services to students
who qualify for these benefits. For additional information
and applications, contact Central Georgia Technical College’s
Veterans’ Office at (478) 757-6621/6622.
Workforce Investment Act
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program at CGTC provides
financial assistance to economically disadvantaged, special
needs populations, and dislocated workers who have lost
employment due to technological changes, plant closures
or foreign competition. WIA provides assistance with tuition,
textbooks, and required supplies. A daily stipend for the
use of child care, travel expenses, and other expenses may
be provided to eligible students. WIA serves residents of
Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Hancock, Houston, Jasper, Jones,
Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties. Eligibility
is determined by economic and employment status, as well
as choice of program. Job placement assistance is offered
to all WIA participants upon completion of occupational
training. For additional information and applications, contact
the WIA Office at (478) 757-6621/6622.
Other Financial Aid
Qualifying students attending CGTC may also be eligible
to participate in other campus and non-campus based programs:
unemployment compensation, TANF, Social Security benefits,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid benefits, and Welfare
Reform Act. For additional information on these and other
programs, contact the One-Stop Service Center
at (478) 757-3422.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND
FINANCIAL AID POLICY
In order to receive student financial aid under the programs
authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act as amended,
students must make satisfactory academic progress in the course
of study they are pursuing. Students must select a program and
make qualitative and quantitative progress toward completion of
that program in accordance with the college’s academic policies.
Financial Aid students who fail to make satisfactory progress
as described below may be declared ineligible for financial aid
at CGTC until the deficiency has been removed. Financial Aid recipients
are expected to maintain satisfactory progress in accordance with
the college’s academic standing policies described in the
Academic Information
section. A student failing to demonstrate satisfactory progress
may be placed on academic warning, probation, or suspension for
the following quarter. NOTE: Although the college may readmit
students on academic probation, in many cases this type of readmission
may not qualify students to receive financial aid.
According to the Student Recourse Procedure, a student
may appeal a decision related to failure to make satisfactory
progress on specified relevant grounds. The student shall
appeal in writing to the Financial Aid Director within 10
days after notification of the decision with which he/she
disagrees. Any dispute a student may have with regards to
a quarterly financial aid award amount or institutional
charge (tuition, fee, book) on his/her record may appeal
in writing within 10 days of the last day of the specific
quarter the award or charge occurred.
FINANCIAL AID REFUND POLICY
Financial aid adjustments are made in accordance with the federal
and state regulations and institutional policy. Financial aid
awards are adjusted based on the guidelines of the particular
fund. A specific pro-rata formula, mandated by the U.S. Department
of Education, is used to determine the amount of federal student
financial aid assistance that a student has received and/or earned
when he/she withdraws during a period of enrollment (quarter).
The return of funds requirement is applied to students withdrawing
on or before the 60 percent point of the period of enrollment.
Any amount that the student must return is a grant overpayment
and the student is held responsible for the repayment of assistance
that he/she was determined not eligible to receive.
Additionally, in the case of an award being made to a student
and for whatever reason it is determined he/she is not eligible
for the assistance, the student is held responsible for
any overpayment or charge incurred. If a student finds the
need to withdraw from a class or withdraw completely for
the quarter, he/she is required to contact the Admissions
Office and complete a Course Withdrawal Form or an Official
Withdrawal Form. The Financial Aid Office will be notified
and required adjustments will be made to the student’s
financial aid award(s).
