Undergraduate students are eligible to apply for an Out-of-State Tuition Waiver (Graduate students are considered under a different category). This waiver may allow students to qualify for the in-state tuition rates rather than the rates charged to out-of-state/international students. These waivers are limited and highly competitive. To qualify, applicants must exceed minimum standards (as outlined below) and apply for the waiver by completing a separate application. Financial need is also taken into consideration and helps to determine what level of award will be offered.
Applications for prospective UWG students are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, starting from the Early Action Deadline of February 1st (Fall Deadline) or July 1st (Spring Deadline).
Waivers are awarded on a priority basis. Initial priority is the renewal of waivers for current students who have been receiving waivers during the previous academic year. Secondary consideration will be given to prospective students who wish to join UWG for the first time. Finally, consideration is given to current international students at UWG who apply for a new waiver or who wish to be considered for an increased award.
Being part of the UWG Waiver program is a privilege. Students are expected to not only maintain the minimum GPA and to stay in compliance with all immigration rules and regulations but also contribute to making UWG a better place for students. These contributions can take many forms such as participation in campus clubs, volunteer activities, athletics, etc. The review and allocation of waivers is conducted as a joint responsibility between the Offices of International Studies and Programs, and the Office of Graduate and International Admissions.
Students who fail to maintain the minimum GPA or other requirements may be subject to a reduction (or loss) of their waiver. GPA and campus involvement will be evaluated at the start of each Spring term. Students identified as ‘at risk’ of missing the GPA targets will be notified and encouraged to take advantage of tutoring. A student at risk is defined as holding +/- 0.2 GPA from the minimum target. If the student fails to bring up their GPA by the end of the term, students will be given the Summer session to improve their waiver qualification. If the student chooses not to participate in the Summer session or fails to improve the GPA sufficiently, the waiver may be reduced/removed prior to the start of Fall classes. A student may reapply for a waiver or an increased award if the student re-qualifies.
For the basis of this application, GPA is considered to be institutional GPA. Transfer GPA will not be used as part of this calculation.