Future Students

I would tell someone who is thinking of earning their online certificate or graduate degree at UGA, just do it. It will be one of the best experiences that you’ve ever had.

Demetrice Bryant

With so many options available, we understand that choosing the right school is a challenge. You want the best educational value and you want to learn from the brightest minds in your area of interest. A degree or certificate from the University of Georgia opens doors and expands your career opportunities not only because of the quality reputation of the University of Georgia, but because we've earned that reputation by providing you with the best educators.

“We continue to invest in faculty, staff and innovative programs to ensure that students at Georgia's flagship university have an unparalleled learning experience.”

- UGA President Jere W. Morehead.

Before You Apply

Check to see if your state will allow UGA to offer online education to its residents.

UGA is compliant with state authorization laws in the states listed in our state authorization section. If you do not reside in one of the states listed, contact us.

Apply for Financial Aid

Students wishing to be considered for financial assistance opportunities should consider completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information about financial assistance opportunities is available through the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) at the University of Georgia.

Tuition

Online Programs

Tuition for in-state vs. out-of-state students is the same for most online programs.
Tuition does vary per program and can be found on each program’s webpage under “Cost."

Financial Aid

There are several different avenues that can be taken to finance a UGA degree. Some financial aid options are listed here for your convenience, but there is more information on financial aid for college at UGA's Office of Student Financial Aid or call 1 (706) 542-6147.

Corporate Assistance: Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance: UGA's Student Veterans Resource Center and the UGA Veteran Certification staff in UGA’s Office of the Registrar are ready to offer information and guidance on educational benefits and more. Active duty military, veterans, and military families should also visit the Veterans Educational Benefits page for more information on applying for and utilizing VA educational benefits.
Grants and Loans: Grants and loans are available for graduate and undergraduate study. U.S. Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Visit the Federal Student Aid website to explore your options and to access the free online FAFSA application.
Scholarships: While scholarships for graduate work are often more limited than those for undergraduate degrees, they are available if you are willing and able to put in the time to research and apply. Individual UGA departments offer many of these opportunities, so information can be found by visiting the departmental websites. Visit FastWEB for additional links to opportunities open to graduate students.

UGA Accreditation

Regional accreditation is the gold standard of academic accreditation and the University of Georgia is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS). It means that credits and degrees earned at UGA are widely accepted in transfer and by employers.

Specialized Accreditation

Additionally, a number of our colleges hold specialized accreditations associated with their programs.

To be successful, you need resources. Fortunately, the University of Georgia offers all of the services and resources you need as you pursue your online degree. See all the online student resources at once, or choose a specific resource area.

UGA is proudly recognized as a military friendly university by Military Times "Best for Vets," Victory Media "Military Friendly Schools" and Advanced Military Education "Top School." There are expert staff available to answer your questions and provide services to military, veteran and dependent online students from admissions to graduation. See all the military, veteran and dependent resources at once, or chose a specific resource area.

The University of Georgia is currently authorized, exempt, not subject to approval or is permitted to accept students to most distance education programs in all 50 states as a result of our participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Agreement and various state authorization processes.

Please be advised that certain online programs, which include internships, practicums, or other experiential requirements, may trigger additional State Authorization requirements.

Individuals may check program availability in your state by contacting online@uga.edu.

See detailed information about state authorization in each state for distance education at the University of Georgia.

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