Thank you for choosing Gwinnett Technical College to further your education! Our office is committed to helping you finance your education in a timely manner. We understand that the financial aid process can be daunting, but our staff is here to assist you in any way that we can.
You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year to be considered for federal or state aid. Always include the school code (016139) on the FAFSA, and if possible, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to reduce errors on your application. Visit StudentAid.gov and apply today!
Watch the videos below for information about the FAFSA and for additional FAFSA resources, please visit our FAFSA Help page.
**CARES II-Fund Exhaustion**
Any remaining CARES funds will be exhausted using the following metric:
| Zero (0) EFC | $800 |
| Greater than Zero (0) EFC | $600 |
Awards will be randomly awarded to those students who demonstrate need, based on information submitted on the 2022-2023 FAFSA. Once the remaining CARES II funds have been exhausted, no additional CARES II awards will be provided.
An exception to this awarding policy would be in instances where an awarded student(s) does not matriculate. In these cases, the awarded funds will be reallocated to students who demonstrate need.
Students are not guaranteed to receive this award.
Gwinnett Technical college has been awarded an additional $10.9 million through The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to support students who have exceptional need due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The third round of HEERF III funding is very similar to the HEERF II funds, as it still requires emphasis on students who exhibit exceptional need and non-Title IV eligible students are eligible for the funding.
Eligible students will receive automatic grants applied to their account. Gwinnett Technical College will disburse one payment in fall and spring terms for students enrolled in A/B terms and secondary payment for newly enrolled students for Term C. These amounts are based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula indicated on a completed FAFSA along with enrolled credit hours.
We encourage all students who have not completed a FAFSA to complete one as soon as possible to determine accurate CARES III eligibility. Please note, your enrollment and EFC at the time of disbursement will determine your fund amounts. The amount you receive in fall term may not be the same amount you receive in spring term. Any changes made after the initial fund disbursement, we will not increase those amounts.
The Department of Education released eligibility guidance regarding the HEERF III CARES Act funds. All CARES Act (HEERF III) funds released to the College will be disbursed to students who meet the following federal eligibility criteria:
- Enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for the fall 2021 and/or spring 2022 term
- Exemplify exceptional need as determined by completing the FAFSA and the Expected Family Contribution model
- Not enrolled as the following student types
- Dual Enrollment
- Transient
Allocation and Distribution Model:
Gwinnett Technical College has developed the following distribution model for the Emergency CARES Act (HEERFIII) funds based on student populations displaying exceptional need and enrollment hours. To find your EFC, please refer to your most recent Student Aid Report that was sent upon completion of your FAFSA. The same distribution model will be used for Spring 2022 terms. For any additional questions, please feel free to email: financialaidoffice@gwinnetttech.edu.
February 17, 2022 Update:
| Tier | Award |
| Zero EFC FT | 2000 |
| Zero EFC PT | 1500 |
| EFC < 5847 | 1000 |
| EFC > 5847 | 775 |
| No EFC – application not required | 400 |
For any additional questions, please feel free to email: financialaidoffice@gwinnetttech.edu.
*CARES funds are not awarded to those students who were fully withdrawn at the time of awarding and those students dual enrolled or of transient statuses.
** Those students with incomplete verification files will be awarded based on their associated tier.
January 10, 2022
The total amount of HEERF III Fund Grants distributed to students under Section 2003 (a)(1) of the ARP as of December 31, 2021, is $528,900. The estimated number of students at the institution enrolled for at least one credit in degree programs who meet eligibility criteria and are thus eligible to receive emergency financial aid grants under Section 2003 of the ARP is 6,743. The total number of students who received a HEERF III Fund Grant thus far is 514 as of 12/31/2021.
November 8, 2021
The total amount of HEERF III Fund Grants distributed to students under Section 2003 (a)(1) of the ARP as of October 28, 2021 is $4,698,825 The estimated number of students at the institution enrolled for at least one credit in degree programs who meet eligibility criteria and are thus eligible to receive emergency financial aid grants under Section 2003 of the ARP is 6,705. The total number of students who received a HEERF III Fund Grant thus far is 4979 as of 10/28/21.
August 12, 2021 Update:
Gwinnett Technical college has been awarded an additional $10.9 million through The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to support students who have exceptional need due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The third round of HEERF III funding is very similar to the HEERF II funds, as it still requires emphasis on students who exhibit exceptional need and non-Title IV eligible students are eligible for the funding.
Eligible students will receive automatic grants applied to their account. Gwinnett Technical College will disburse one payment in fall and spring terms for students enrolled in A/B terms and secondary payment for newly enrolled students for Term C. These amounts are based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula indicated on a completed FAFSA along with enrolled credit hours.
We encourage all students who have not completed a FAFSA to complete one as soon as possible to determine accurate CARES III eligibility. Please note, your enrollment and EFC at the time of disbursement will determine your fund amounts. The amount you receive in fall term may not be the same amount you receive in spring term. Any changes made after the initial fund disbursement, we will not increase those amounts.
The Department of Education released eligibility guidance regarding the HEERF III CARES Act funds. All CARES Act (HEERF III) funds released to the College will be disbursed to students who meet the following federal eligibility criteria:
- Enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for the fall 2021 and/or spring 2022 term
- Exemplify exceptional need as determined by completing the FAFSA and the Expected Family Contribution model
- Not enrolled as the following student types:
- Dual Enrollment
- Transient
Allocation and Distribution Model:
Gwinnett Technical College has developed the following distribution model for the Emergency CARES Act (HEERFIII) funds based on student populations displaying exceptional need and enrollment hours. To find your EFC, please refer to your most recent Student Aid Report that was sent upon completion of your FAFSA. The same distribution model will be used for Spring 2022 terms.
| Tier | Award |
|---|---|
| Tier 1: Zero EFC + FT | $1,750 |
| Tier 2: Zero EFC + PT | $1,250 |
| Tier 3: EFC $1 – $5,846 | $750 |
| Tier 4: EFC $5,847 – $99,999 | $475 |
| Tier 5: No EFC – (Foreign)* Will default to 0 EFC, amount based on credit hours | |
| Tier 6: No EFC – Application Required | $250 |
If funds are not fully expended at the end of Spring 2022 term, the Office of Financial Aid will issue a notice to all enrolled students for Summer term to offer the opportunity to apply for additional emergency funding.
Students who did not complete a FAFSA will have to complete an application that will be placed on their BANNER account. For any additional questions, please feel free to email: financialaidoffice@gwinnetttech.edu
March 16, 2021 Update:
Gwinnett Technical College has been awarded an additional $2.6 million through the Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to continue to support students who have exceptional need due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The second round of HEERF II (CARES II) funding is not the same as the first grant program. The new round of funding requires emphasis on students with exceptional need; therefore, eligibility requirements have changed. Students who were non-Title IV eligible may now be eligible for CARES II funds. Additionally, students who received the first round of CARES funds, may not necessarily receive the same level of funds this time, due to the new allocation formula.
Eligible students will receive automatic grants applied to their account. These amounts are based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) formula indicated on a completed FAFSA. We encourage all students who have not completed a FAFSA to complete one as soon as possible to determine accurate CARES II eligibility. Funds will be disbursed until fully expended. Please note, your enrollment and EFC at the time of disbursement will determine your fund amounts. Any changes made after the initial fund disbursement, will not increase amounts.
The Department of Education released eligibility guidance regarding the HEERF2 CARES Act funds. All CARES Act (HEERF2) funds released to the College will be disbursed to students who meet the following federal eligibility criteria:
- Enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for the Spring 2021 term
- Exemplify exceptional need as determined by completing the FAFSA and the Expected Family Contribution model
- Not enrolled as the following student types:
- DACA
- International/Foreign
- Dual Enrollment
- Transient
Allocation and Distribution Model:
Gwinnett Technical College has developed the following distribution model for the Emergency CARES Act (HEERF2) funds based on student populations displaying exceptional need and enrollment hours. To find your EFC, please refer to your most recent Student Aid Report that was sent upon completion of your FAFSA.
The Department of Education released eligibility guidance regarding the HEERF2 CARES Act funds. All CARES Act (HEERF2) funds released to the College will be disbursed to students who meet the following federal eligibility criteria:
- Enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for the Spring 2021 term
- Exemplify exceptional need as determined by completing the FAFSA and the Expected Family Contribution model
- Not enrolled as the following student types:
- DACA
- International/Foreign
- Dual Enrollment
- Transient
Allocation and Distribution Model:
Gwinnett Technical College has developed the following distribution model for the Emergency CARES Act (HEERF2) funds based on student populations displaying exceptional need and enrollment hours. To find your EFC, please refer to your most recent Student Aid Report that was sent upon completion of your FAFSA.
| Tier | Award |
|---|---|
| Tier 1: Zero EFC + Full Time Enrollment(12 credit hours or more) | $1000 |
| Tier 2: Zero EFC + PT(11 credit hours or less) | $750 |
| Tier 3: EFC $1 – $5,711 | $500 |
| Tier 4: EFC $5,712 – $99,999 | $250 |
| Tier 5: No EFC – Application Required | $100 |
Students who did not complete a FAFSA will have to complete an application that will be placed on their BANNER account. For any additional questions, please feel free to email: financialaidoffice@gwinnetttech.edu
CARES II disbursements will be made the week of March 22, 2021. All payments will be applied to the student’s Banner account, generating a refund. Refunds will then be distributed via BankMobile. If you have already made a refund preference with BankMobile then login to your account at bankmobilevibe.com to view your refund status. If you have not made a refund preference, visit www.refundselection.com to obtain your personal code and select a refund option. BankMobile refund options include an ACH to a bank account or opening a BankMobile Vibe account. Students who opted to have the funds applied to any outstanding balances will see the credit on their banner student account.
January 6, 2021 Update:
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
Gwinnett Technical College (OPE ID: 02288400) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. This Fund Report applies to the student portion received under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund that is designated exclusively for emergency financial aid grants to students.
The college appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. We take receipt of these federal funds seriously and are distributing them in accordance with the CARES Act and implementing guidance
The college is making the below information available for transparency purposes and in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020.1 For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Andra Peterson, Director of Financial Aid, at apeterson@gwinnetttech.edu.
The college signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. The college has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
The total amount of funds that the college will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the college’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $2,668,288.
The total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is:
Fund Report as of:
- 12/31/2020 2,307,125
- 10/31/2020 2,050,500
- 9/30/2020 1,988,500
- 8/31/2020 1,988,500
- 7/27/2020 1,965,250
- 6/29/2020 1,953,250
The estimated total number of students at the college eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and thus eligible to receive emergency financial aid grants under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is:
Fund Report as of
- 12/31/2020 2032
- 10/31/2020 3,875
- 9/30/2020 3,892
- 8/31/2020 3,892
- 7/27/2020 3,880
- 6/29/2020 3,857
The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is:
Fund Report as of:
- 12/31/2020 4434
- 10/31/2020 3,875
- 9/30/2020 3,892
- 8/31/2020 3,892
- 7/27/2020 3,880
- 6/29/2020 3,857
The methods used by the college to determine which students receive emergency financial aid grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act are provided at Attachment A.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the college to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are provided at Attachment B.
Funds will continue to be distributed to those students who request funding on a first come first served basis. If you feel as if you are eligible, please email financialaidoffice@gwinnetttech.edu from your student email address and please include your student ID. Effective January 1st, 2021. Students who make the request for funding will have 30 days to complete the application. If the application is not complete within that timeframe, that application will be denied so we may assist the students who are needing help immediately.
May 12, 2020 Update:
Gwinnett Technical College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement for the HEERF Cares Act Funds. The College intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The Department of Education has recently released some updated guidance about CARES Act funding. These funds released to the College will be disbursed to those students who meet the following federal eligibility criteria:
- Student must have a completed a 19-20 FAFSA, with no outstanding items, and determined to be Title IV eligible.
- Student must have been enrolled, in at least one credit hour, in a Title IV eligible program, Spring semester, after March 16th.
- Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
- Student must meet certain student type criteria established by the Department of Education. The following student types have been excluded:
- “H” dual enrollment student (HS or equivalent must be completed)
- coded as foreign “F”
- coded as transient student (receive funds from home institution)
- defaulted on student loans, overpayments, or other loan restrictions
- Term B (part of term ended prior to March 16)
- enrolled exclusively in online courses for the spring term
More specific information on eligibility criteria and fund information can be found here at the Department of Education’s website.
We encourage you to submit a 19/20 FAFSA if you have not already done so. If you completed a FAFSA, please check your financial aid status via your student Banner account, to submit any missing documents. (Instructions to do so can be found here.) This will allow the Financial Aid Office to determine your eligibility.
Allocation of funds:
- Gwinnett Technical College’s student allocation was $2,668,288. The eligible student population indicates that 4,202 spring semester students initially met the required criteria.
- Gwinnett Technical College will at the outset award all eligible students a standard amount. Eligible spring semester students will receive a $500 one-time disbursement totaling $2,101,000. $315,000 will be reserved for potential additional eligible students.
- The remaining funds will be available for $250, one-time grant requests, for eligible students experiencing emergency and substantial hardship, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. To apply for consideration of additional grant monies:
- Eligible students can email a request through their student email account to FinancialAidOffice@GwinnettTech.edu
- If the Financial Aid Office determines the student is eligible to apply, the application link will be added to the student Banner account.
- Students must complete the electronic application and upload required supporting documentation, by June 30, 2020.
- Grant requests will be reviewed within ten business days of submission. Funds will be awarded and disbursed upon application approval.
- Any funds not fully disbursed from initial allocations, will be added to the grant request funds. Should funds remain as of July 31, 2020, further disbursements may be made to eligible students enrolled summer semester, who were also enrolled Spring semester during the pandemic timeframe.
All payments will be applied to the student’s Banner account, generating a refund. Refunds will then be distributed via BankMobile. If you have already made a refund preference with BankMobile then login to your account at bankmobilevibe.com to view your refund status. If you have not made a refund preference, visit www.refundselection.com to obtain your personal code and select a refund option. BankMobile refund options include an ACH to a bank account or opening a BankMobile Vibe account.
The timeline of initial disbursements is as follows:
May 12: 4,202 initial payments of $500 awarded to student accounts
May 14: 4,202 initial refunds posted to student accounts. BankMobile will make refunds available 1-2 business days after May 14.
Students should monitor their student email accounts beginning May 14 for a refund status update from BankMobile.
Questions?
- For questions on eligibility, email FinancialAidOffice@GwinnettTech.edu from your student email account and include your name and student identification (900#).
- For questions on BankMobile access of funds distributed, email Bursar@GwinnettTech.edu from your student email account and include your name and student identification (900#).
- Submit the FAFSA
- Complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA for the Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022 semesters
- Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA for the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 semesters
- Check Your Email
- Check the email address you used on the FAFSA approximately 5 business days after you submit your application. We will send a notification that lists additional requirements, and how to obtain them on your Student Banner Account. For assistance with Student Banner navigation, click the FAQ’s and How-To’s link on the left panel.
- Submit the Requested Documents
- You must be accepted into a Financial Aid eligible program of study before we review your file and award funds. The Financial Aid process can be lengthy; it can take up to 4 weeks to review your eligibility. Please submit the requested documents as soon as possible.
- Check Your Student Banner Account
- Updates to your Financial Aid file can happen at any time. Review your Student Banner Account periodically for updates and award offers.
- Accept Your Awards
- Once you are accepted into a Financial Aid eligible program and your documents have been reviewed, we will send an award letter email to your GwinnettTech.edu account.
- Review Financial Aid Authorizations
- The Financial Aid Office will authorize your aid based on your enrollment status. The funds can be viewed in Banner on the “Account Summary by Term” screen by clicking on the semester name. If your “Authorized Aid” balance is greater than the “Account Balance,” or tuition and fees owed to the college, then you do not have to take further action. Please click on the FAQ’s and How-To’s link on the left panel for more information.
Beginning with the 2019-2020 award year the financial aid forms will be in electronic format through Dynamic Forms. You will need to log into your Banner account to view your outstanding requirements and click on the link to access Dynamic Forms. Your electronic forms will not be reviewed until all requirements have been submitted. Login to your Banner account at login.gwinnetttech.edu. If you have not applied to be a student at Gwinnett Technical College you will not have access to student email, Banner or Dynamic Forms.
If you are considered to be a dependent student (according to your FAFSA), before you are directed to your form, you must first provide your parent’s contact information. Your parent will receive an email inviting them to create a login, then they would be able to review and electronically sign after you have completed your portion.
All electronic forms can only be submitted once. Forms can be saved and re-visited if necessary. If you made a mistake on your form and would like to submit a new form, please email the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAidOffice@GwinnettTech.edu to let us know.
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Please ensure you are using Google Chrome as your web browser.
- Close everything that is open on your computer/device.
- Open Google Chrome and clear your browsing history.
- Click on the icon at the top right of the browser (three vertical dots)
“customize and control Google Chrome” - Select “history”
- Select “clear browsing data” (located on the far-left column)
- Ensure the following are checked:
- Browsing history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Click on “Clear data”
- Click on the icon at the top right of the browser (three vertical dots)
- Open your Banner account and go to your required documents (Note: if you are trying to access a “rejected” document, you will use the link provided in the rejected email to access the document)
Supporting Document Upload
- If supporting documents are required, you will need to upload all the required documents into your computer/device prior to submitting any Dynamic Form.
- Acceptable file formats are: PDF, Images (.jpg, .gif, .png), and Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx). Maximum file size is 25MB.
- PDF documents are preferred but require the free Adobe® Reader® software to be installed on your machine. (Download and install the software if you do not currently have it installed).
- Multiple page documents should be saved as one file. For help with how to combine your files into one please click on one of these links for instructions: Windows, iPhone and iPad, Android.
- If you are having trouble with uploading your supporting documents please stop by the One Stop to see an Enrollment Support Advisor or email the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAidOffice@GwinnettTech.edu.
Helpful Links
- Access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application must be completed every year using the Gwinnett Tech school code, 016139.
- Visit IRS.Gov to order your IRS Transcript for verification.
- Request a Selective Service Status Information Letter or Proof of Selective Service from the Selective Service System website.
- Complete the Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) at StudentAid.Gov.
- Be a regularly admitted student enrolled in an eligible program of study
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (verification of eligible non-citizen status may be required)
- Be a high school graduate or have a recognized equivalent (official high school transcript, GED certificate, etc.)
- Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe an over payment on a Federal Student Aid (FSA) grant or loan;
- Not have borrowed in excess of the annual or aggregate loan limits for FSA
- Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
- Be satisfying Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Not have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense committed while receiving financial aid. If convicted, the student must visit the FAFSA website to complete the FAFSA. The student will be asked about their drug conviction status and provided a “Drug Worksheet” to complete in order to determine eligibility. Additional help is available by calling 800-4FED-AID (800-433-3243)
- Be enrolled at least half-time if applying to receive Federal Direct Loan funding
- Not be incarcerated
- Certify the federal student aid will only be used for educational purposes
- Demonstrate financial need for the Pell Grant program or Subsidized Loan programs.
- Students must apply for federal student aid every year. In order to determine financial aid eligibility, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Gwinnett Technical College Federal School Code is 016139.
Students should complete their FAFSA, using our school code 016139, as soon as possible.
The FAFSA and requested documents should be submitted to Gwinnett Technical College Financial Aid Office once the student has been notified that more documentation is needed or if a student wants to receive Financial Aid. This gives the Financial Aid Office time to process and award aid to students. This process can take up to 4 weeks. We encourage students to apply early and monitor the GTC Student email.
If your file is not completed by the priority payment deadline, you should consider paying for your educational costs using the Nelnet Payment Plan. Click “Payment Plans” on the right panel for more information.
Please note: Nelnet is NOT available for the Mini-Mester Term C. If you have not been awarded Financial Aid or agreed to a Nelnet plan by the Tuition/Fee Payment Deadline, your courses will be dropped.
Federal and State Grants are automatically accepted on your behalf in your Student Banner Account. Grants are awarded based on your enrollment status each semester. Loans must be accepted each semester on your Student Banner Account and may require additional actions. Please click on Federal Funds and State Funds options in the panel on the right for more information.
Financial Aid funds are initially awarded for Fall and Spring semesters only. If you are interested in taking summer courses and would like to use your remaining aid, please submit the Summer Survey. The survey will be available on your Student Banner Account in the early Spring.
Please note: If you receive loan disbursements in the Fall and Spring semesters, you may not have loan funds available for the Summer. Please budget accordingly.
Gwinnett Technical College utilizes a Census Date to determine Pell Grant Eligibility. This date will refer to the point in which your enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College is locked for the semester. This enrollment lock does not apply to any other types of Financial Aid. Student enrollment as of 11:59 on the Census Date will determine Pell Grant Eligibility. If you have a schedule that includes a class in Mini-Mester Term C, your Pell Grant Census Date will defer to the Mini-Mester Term C Census Date. Any withdrawals before that can be subject to your Pell Grant being reduced.
If a student has a schedule that initially includes a Mini-Mester Term C class, and they decide to drop that class, the applicable census date will automatically revert back to the Pell Census Date for Terms A/B.
New students who are registering during Mini-Mester Term C registration will default to the Mini-Mester Term C Census Date only.
2022-2023 Gwinett Tech Pell Grant Census
The Pell Grant Census date is scheduled the day after add/drop each semester and Mini-Mester as of 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Fall 2022 Terms A/B – August 21
- Fall 2022 Mini-Mester Term C – October 13
- Spring 2022 Terms A/B – January 15
- Spring 2022 Mini-Mester Term C – March 9
- Summer 2023 – May 28
Please refer to the academic calendar for exact dates.
If you are eligible for HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship, the HOPE/Zell Scholarship Request form will be posted to your Student Banner Account. You must complete the Dynamic Form in your Banner account before any eligible HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship funds can be awarded on your student account. It will take up to 4 weeks to process the request after all documents have been received. Please use the steps below to locate the document:
- Login to your account on Login.Gwinnetttech.edu
- Click on “Student Services & Financial Aid”
- Go to the Financial Aid Folder
- Click on “My Award Information”
- Select “Award Package for Aid Year”
- Select the applicable Aid Year of “2021-2022”
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to the last box and click on “Overall Financial Aid Status” in blue
- Click on “Student Requirements” in blue
- Click on the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship Request and follow the instructions on how to submit it via Dynamic Forms
- Once you submit the request, please allow our office up to 4 weeks to process
- If you are eligible, you will be notified through your Gwinnett Tech email account
If you have attended Gwinnett Technical College within the last 2 prior terms and you received HOPE or Zell Scholarship you do not need to complete the form. However, if you are new to the institution or never received HOPE or Zell Miller scholarship and fit the criteria below, you will complete the dynamic form.
- Accepted into an Associates Program
- 2021-2022 Award Letter has been posted to your Student Banner account
Year-Round Pell (YRP) allows students to receive up to 150% of a regular grant award over the course of the academic year so students may continue taking classes in the summer and finish a degree faster. Therefore, even if students attended college full-time during the Fall and Spring semesters, they may still be eligible to receive awards during the summer term.
There are two ways that students will be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants for the summer semester at Gwinnett Technical College:
- In the event a Federal Pell grant recipient does not use the full award by attending full-time for fall and spring semesters, any remaining funds can be used in the summer session for as little as one credit hour.
- Pell grant rules allow students who have already received 100% of their initial Pell Grant award by going full-time in the fall and spring terms to receive additional Pell Grant funds if the following criteria are met:
- A current 17-18 FAFSA must be on file and complete.
- Enroll in Summer 2018 courses applicable to your degree program.
- Must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits hours to use YRP.
Summer awards are calculated after a student registers for the summer semester. Below are scenarios describing how Year Round Pell for the Summer works.
Scenario 1
| Enrollment | 12 credit hours Full Time | 12 credit hours Full Time | 12 credit hours Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pell Awarded | $3448 (50%) | $3447 (50%) | $3448 (50%) | $10343 (150%) |
Scenario 2
| Enrollment | 12 credit hours Full Time | 12 credit hours Full Time | 6 credit hours Half Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pell Awarded | $3448 (50%) | $3447 (50%) | $1724 (25%) | $8619 (125%) |
Scenario 3
| Enrollment | 12 credit hours Full Time | 9 credit hours 3/4 Time | 12 credit hours Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pell Awarded | $3448 (50%) | $2586 (37.5%) | $3448 (50%) | $9482 (137.5%) |
Scenario 4
| Enrollment | 12 credit hours Full Time | 12 credit hours Full Time | 5 (or less) credit hours Less than 1/2 Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pell Awarded | $3448 (50%) | $3447 (50%) | $0 | $6895 (100%) |
Summer awards will be calculated within a week of either completion of the summer survey on student Banner, or registering for the summer semester.
