Financial Aid

Your most important investment is you

For some students, finances can pose a hurdle in the road toward an education. Learn how we may be able to help you overcome it.

State Financial Aid

State Grants
These funds do not have to be repaid.

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
All full-time students who are residents of the state of Georgia (have established residency in Georgia for one year or more for independent students, one year or more for dependent students and parents of dependent students, prior to attending college) are eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant. Administered by The Georgia Student Finance Authority, this state aid program was developed for students attending eligible private colleges in Georgia. Eligibility is not based on income or need.

HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship
Administered by The Georgia Student Finance Authority, the HOPE Scholarship provides funds for residents of the state of Georgia (have established residency in Georgia for one year or more for independent students, one year or more for dependent students and parents of dependent students, prior to enrolling in college) with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. To remain eligible students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

For more information about state-sponsored financial aid programs, please call or write to:

Georgia Student Finance Authority
State Loans & Grants Division
2082 East Exchange Place
Suite 245
Tucker, Georgia 30084
770.414.3008

The Art Institute of Atlanta

6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, N.E., 100 Embassy Row  Atlanta, GA 30328-1635 • 1.770.394.8300 • 1.800.275.4242