Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Atlanta, GA
How students pay for Georgia State University
Sticker price $25,504 a year. After grants, the average student pays $12,365, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $10,748 to $17,561.
- 55%admitted
- 26,623undergraduates
- 51%graduate
- 10%get a grant from the school
What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $25,320 a year versus $8,664 for Georgia residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
10%grant from Georgia State Universityavg $13,094
52%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,637
74%state grantavg $7,566
40%federal student loanavg $4,906
Scholarships from Georgia State University
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Stamps and Presidential Scholarships
A small group of exceptional incoming first-year students; one application covers both.
- Second Century Scholarship$3,000, renewable
Incoming first-year students judged on recalculated GPA, essay, academic rigor and recommendations.
- 1913 Founders Scholarship$2,000, renewable
Incoming first-year students judged on the same merit criteria.
- GSU Excellence and GSU Achievement Scholarships$1,000 (Excellence renewable, Achievement one time)
Incoming first-year students judged on the same merit criteria.
- Out-of-state tuition waiver (Campus Atlanta Scholarship)All or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition
Incoming out-of-state and international students with at least a 3.6 high school or college GPA; undocumented and DACA students are not eligible.
- University scholarships (AcademicWorks)Varies
Current and incoming students apply through one scholarship system.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Georgia
HOPE Scholarship
Covers most tuition at a Georgia public university, paid per credit hour (up to 15 per term)
Who qualifies: Georgia residents with a 3.0 HOPE GPA in high school, who keep a 3.0 college GPA.
How: File the FAFSA or the GSFAPPS application.
Official rules →State grant · Georgia
Zell Miller Scholarship
Full tuition at a Georgia public university
Who qualifies: Georgia residents with a 3.7 high-school GPA and at least 1200 on the SAT, who keep a 3.3 college GPA.
How: File the FAFSA or the GSFAPPS application.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Atlanta
| Studio | $1,680/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,750/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $955/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 30303. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Georgia
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 3 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: the federal minimum wage applies to most jobs in Georgia. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$21,500median federal debt≈ $244/month over 10 years
$51,903median earnings10 years after enrolling
51%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Georgia State University
What scholarships does Georgia State University offer?
Stamps and Presidential Scholarships (Not published on the admissions aid page); Second Century Scholarship ($3,000, renewable); 1913 Founders Scholarship ($2,000, renewable); GSU Excellence and GSU Achievement Scholarships ($1,000 (Excellence renewable, Achievement one time)); Out-of-state tuition waiver (Campus Atlanta Scholarship) (All or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Georgia State University really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $12,365 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $10,748 to $17,561. The full cost of attendance before aid is $25,504.
Does Georgia State University give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 10% of first-year students received a grant from Georgia State University itself, averaging $13,094. 52% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,637).
How much is rent near Georgia State University?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (30303) is $1,750 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,910 for a two-bedroom, about $955 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Georgia State University?
Yes. The minimum wage in Georgia is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Georgia State University graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $21,500, about $244 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $51,903.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Georgia State University. How these pages work.
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