Do I qualify for Financial Aid?

The first step in determining if you qualify for any form of aid is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Visit studentaid.gov and use our school code 016139.
Submit the following:
2023-2024 FAFSA for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 semesters.
It typically takes 3-5 business days after the FAFSA is submitted for the Financial Aid Office to receive your application.

Is my program of study eligible for Financial Aid?

Generally, a Financial Aid eligible program is at least 16 credit hours in length.
Financial Aid will not cover General or Developmental Studies programs.
Your Financial Aid award will not be processed until you are accepted into an eligible program of study.

Review the Course Catalog or visit the One Stop at either campus for more information on your program.

How do I login to my Banner account?

You must be accepted into the college to access Banner Web. Once accepted, use the following steps:

  • Go to GTC Banner  
  • Select Enter Student/Faculty Secure Area
  • Your User ID is: FLLLLLLXXXX (F=First initial, L= First 6 of last name, XXXX=Last 4 of Student 900 number)
  • Your Password is: gtcMMDDYY (gtc + DOB)
  • Click Sign In
How to complete my financial aid documents?

Gwinnett Technical College uses CampusLogic to assist our students who are chosen for verification or have conflicting information from the results of their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). We also use CampusLogic for Satisfactory Academic Progress and Professional Judgment Appeals.

If you are required to submit documents, you will be notified. In this notification, you will be instructed to create a CampusLogic account (if you have not already created an account). The account you create will be checked against the information from your FAFSA application so please remember to enter your demographic information when creating your CampusLogic account just as you entered it on your FAFSA application.

How do I check my Financial Aid awards?

You must be accepted into a Financial Aid eligible program to be awarded Federal and State funds. Once accepted, use the following steps:

  • Go to GTC Banner  
  • Select Enter Student/Faculty Secure Area
  • Your User ID is: FLLLLLLXXXX (F=First initial, L= First 6 of last name, XXXX=Last 4 of Student 900 number)
  • Your Password is: gtcMMDDYY (gtc + DOB)
  • Click Sign In
  • Click Student Services and Financial Aid
  • Then click Financial Aid
  • Select My Award Information
  • Then click Select Award Package for Aid Year
  • Select the specific Aid Year (for example 2020-2021) and click submit
  • Then select Award Overview
  • Click Accept Award Offer

Please note: If you plan to accept any offered student loans, you must have a half-time enrollment status (6 credit hours or more). You also must complete the Entrance Counseling and sign the Master Promissory Note at StudentAid.gov.

Do I qualify for State Aid?

If you are an In-State student pursuing a certificate or diploma, you may be eligible to receive the HOPE Grant. The grant is automatically accepted when your Financial Aid is awarded.

If you are an In-State student and you are pursuing a degree, you may be eligible to receive the HOPE Scholarship. Degree seeking students must use the following steps to determine HOPE Scholarship eligibility:

  • Login to your account on Banner
  • 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
  • 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 Scholarship Request and follow the instructions on how to submit it via Dynamic Forms
  • Once you submit the request, please allow our office 2-4 weeks to process
  • If you are eligible, you will be notified through your Gwinnett Tech email account

Please visit the State Funds section for more information on the Georgia Student Finance Commission’s grants and scholarships.

Why don’t I see an award?

If you don’t see an award, you may have outstanding requirements that must be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office. Use the following steps to access the missing documents:

  • Go to Banner 
  • Select Enter Student/Faculty Secure Area
  • Your User ID is: FLLLLLLXXXX (F=First initial, L= First 6 of last name, XXXX=Last 4 of Student 900 number)
  • Your Password is: gtcMMDDYY (gtc + DOB)
  • Click Sign In
  • Click Student Services and Financial Aid
  • Then click Financial Aid
  • Select My Award Information
  • Then click Select Award Package for Aid Year
  • Select the specific Aid Year (for example 2020-2021) and click submit
  • Then select Award Overview
  • Click Accept Award Offer
  • Click on the required document (s) and print

Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing Financial Aid awards. Always check your Gwinnett Tech email account, or the email address that was listed on the FAFSA, for additional information and requests.

Do I owe a balance or will I get a refund?

Financial Aid may not fully cover your tuition and fee charges. Once you register for a course, you can view your balance on the Student Banner website. Use the following steps to review your bill:

  • Go to Banner 
  • Select Enter Student/Faculty Secure Area
  • Your User ID is: FLLLLLLXXXX (F=First initial, L= First 6 of last name, XXXX=Last 4 of Student 900 number)
  • Your Password is: gtcMMDDYY (gtc + DOB)
  • Click Sign In
  • Click Student Services and Financial Aid
  • Then click Student Records
  • Select Account Summary by Term
  • Click the Semester header to see the details for a specific term. The header will be in blue. For example, Fall Semester 2020
  • Your Account Balance will follow the tuition and fee charges. The Authorized Financial Aid will be at the bottom of the page. The number will be negative
  • If your Authorized Financial Aid is greater than your Account Balance Due, no further action is required and you may receive a refund
  • If your Authorized Financial Aid is less than your Account Balance Due, you are required to pay the difference before the tuition and fee payment deadline
  • If you see No Authorized Financial Aid exists on your record for the selected term, you are required to pay the full balance before the deadline

For more information on payment plans and refunds, please contact the Business Office at 678.226.6700 or GTC-BusinessOffice@GwinnettTech.edu.

Can I purchase books with Financial Aid?

Yes, if your Financial Aid file is complete, your tuition/fee charges are covered, and there are excess funds, you can use the remaining aid in the bookstore.
Students may have up to $600 in Pell Grant and $600 in Federal Loan funds to use in the bookstore.
You must purchase books and supplies during the two-week period when using Financial Aid; one week before the semester begins, and one week into the semester for Terms A and B. Bookstore authorizations will be available for Term C one week prior to the first day of class.

I have classes in the C Term, will they affect my Financial Aid?

Term C courses can affect when your Financial Aid is posted to your Student Banner Account. In some instances, certain funds will not fully disburse until after Term C begins. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office once you have finalized your schedule.

Can I change my Financial Aid awards?

Yes. If you would like to reduce or cancel an award, please submit the Award Adjustment form for the specific aid year. Adjustment forms must be printed and have a wet signature/date.

Adjustment Forms

What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)?

To continue receiving Federal and State funds, you have to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). In other words, you have to make good enough grades, complete enough classes, to move toward successfully completing your program in a time period that’s acceptable.

Please review the SAP standards below:

  • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
  • Maintain at least a 2/3rd (67%) or higher completion ratio. This is calculated by: passed hours/attempted hours
  • Complete your program within 150% of the published credit hour program length
    • Use the course catalog to find the length of your program, then multiply the number by 1.5. 
    • For example, the Barbering Diploma includes a total of 51 credit hours. Once you have attempted 76 hours within this program, you will reach a Maximum Timeframe status and you will not be eligible for aid.

For more information, click the Satisfactory Academic Progress link on the left panel.

How can I check my SAP status?

Use the following steps:

  • Go to Banner 
  • Select Enter Student/Faculty Secure Area
  • Your User ID is: FLLLLLLXXXX (F=First initial, L= First 6 of last name, XXXX=Last 4 of Student 900 number)
  • Your Password is: gtcMMDDYY (gtc + DOB)
  • Click Sign In
  • Click Student Services and Financial Aid
  • Click Financial Aid
  • Then Read My Messages
  • Select the current aid year
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Overall Financial Aid Status

If your cumulative GPA drops below a 2.0 or your completion ratio is less than 67%, your status will be Warning Semester. You have one semester to raise your GPA or the completion ratio. After the Warning Semester, if you have not satisfied the requirements, you will be placed in a Suspension status.
If you do not complete your program within the allotted time frame, then your status will be Maximum Timeframe.

You must submit a SAP appeal if your status is Suspension or Maximum Timeframe. You will not receive Financial Aid if you have either of the listed statuses.

My SAP status is listed as Suspension or Maximum Time Frame. How can I submit an appeal?

Beginning with the Spring 2020 the SAP 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 SAP Appeal will not be reviewed until all requirements have been submitted, including at least one supporting document. 
To access your Banner Account click here: Student Banner Account. 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. 

  • Log into your account on Banner
  • 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 (see above)
  • Scroll to 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 SAP requirement and follow the instructions on how to submit it via Dynamic Forms

For more information, click the Satisfactory Academic Progress link on the left panel or contact the Financial Aid Office at 678.226.6677 or FinancialAidOffice@GwinnettTech.edu.