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Georgia State University Out-of-State Tuition Waiver (Merit)

Georgia State University, United States

Scholarship overview

Georgia State may waive all or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition for incoming students whose residence is out-of-state for tuition purposes, including international students. It brings tuition to the in-state rate and is not a tuition-free award.

Award Information

  • Incoming freshmen with a college-preparatory GPA of 3.6 or higher; transfer and transition students with fewer than 90 credit hours and a college GPA of 3.6 or higher
  • Out-of-state or out-of-country residency for tuition purposes
  • Undocumented and DACA students are not eligible
  • 100 percent waiver of the out-of-state portion: freshmen four years, transfers three years
  • A 50 percent waiver also exists
  • Based on 2024-2025 rates, out-of-country tuition is $12,030 per semester at 12 credits and a 100 percent waiver is $8,358
  • Renewable with full-time enrolment and a 3.0 Georgia State GPA
  • Priority for applicants by November 15
  • Award letters from December 15; acceptance online by May 1

No separate application; eligible admitted students are reviewed automatically and must accept the award contract online.

Official links

How selection works

First-come, first-served depending on funds.

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