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The burden of proof of residency status rests with the student. The college reserves the
right to require the documentation it deems necessary when a student feels that
circumstances have changed to warrant reconsideration of residency status. It shall be the
student's responsibility to submit a petition for review. To be guaranteed residency
consideration, the petition should be submitted prior to the beginning of the semester that
residency is requested.
13. Recently Separated Military Service Personnel – Members of a uniformed military service of
the United States and his/her dependents who, within 36 months of separation from such
service, enroll in an academic program and demonstrate the intent to become a permanent
resident of Georgia. This waiver may be granted for not more than one year.
E. APPEAL OF RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION
Students have the right to appeal their residency classification. Such an appeal must state the nature
of the grievance and the desired outcome in writing and must be directed to the President of the
College.
F. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office at Darton State College assists students in the process of applying for
financial aid and finding ways to meet educational expenses. Financial aid is designed to assist
students and/or their parents in paying educational costs for eligible certificate and degree programs.
All of the financial aid programs at Darton State College are administered in accordance with
established state and federal regulations and policies.
Darton State College offers a variety of financial aid programs, which include grants, scholarships,
loans and work study to eligible students.To be considered for any type of financial aid, an applicant
must (1) be admitted as a regular student (2) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), and (3) ensure that all required documentation is submitted to the financial aid office by
the published financial aid deadline for each term. This deadline can be found on the College’s
website under the financial aid section.
Students do not need to be a full-time student to be eligible for financial aid, but most financial aid is
adjusted and paid according to the number of eligible credit hour a student is enrolled in each term.
Financial aid awards are made on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students must re-apply for
financial aid each year to determine continued eligibility.
Federal Grants-
Grants are “gift aid” and do not require repayment unless a student fails to maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress and/or remain enrolled in classes. Darton State College participates in the
Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs. Grants other
than Pell are awarded on a funds available basis. For this reason, timely applications are important
and encouraged.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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Limited funds for students
with exceptional need.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
– Work study awards are offered to students with eligibility and who
indicate an interest in work study on the FAFSA or directly with the financial aid office. Students
must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
requirements to be eligible. The maximum amount a student can earn is determined by financial
need and is dependent on available funding and jobs on campus. Students in this program can work
up to 19 hoursr per week, depending on the student’s eligibility as determined by the FAFSA data.
Work study funds are limited and positions are filled on a first-come, first served basis. If a student
did not indicate interest in work study on the FAFSA, students can inquire with the financial aid
office about being awarded work study.