Out-of-State Students – dev2

Ready to Join Eagle Nation?
You’re ready for college. Ready for new experiences. But going to the “hometown” University doesn’t feel very “new,” does it? Georgia Southern University is home to students of all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico — students who’ve found a respected research university with vibrant campus experiences in a setting that feels like home.
Students in border states — Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee — can qualify for in-state tuition rates at one of the most affordable research universities in the country.



Enjoy three vibrant campuses in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville:
- Get involved! Choose from more than 200 student organizations.
- Join thousands of students on gameday for one of 17 Division 1 sports.
- Play a pick-up game or get in shape in our recreation facilities.
- Join one of our Residential Learning Communities — a built-in support network that includes faculty coffee chats, field trips, common courses, study nights and more!
Out-of-state students currently represent 9% of our student body and have found a welcome campus environment to call home. Georgia Southern is known for a superior university education, taught by faculty who care about students and their success.
Ready to get started?
Upcoming Out-of-State Events
Info Nights are Admissions presentations to learn more about Georgia Southern without traveling to one of our campuses. Pre-registration is required.
Out-of-State Cost
Note the Out-of-State tuition cost.
Scholarships
The Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship priority deadline for fall 2021 is February 1, 2021. The waiver is a highly competitive academic scholarship that allows select out-of-state students to attend Georgia Southern without paying out-of-state fees. Such fees, which are common at state universities throughout the country, are assessed because students who live in another state haven’t supported the institution with tax dollars. The State of Georgia recognizes the value of inviting high-achieving students to study and earn degrees here regardless of where they live, allowing Georgia Southern to award a limited number of out-of-state fee waivers. Full scholarships are available, valued at approximately $6,900 semester (based on fall 2020 Statesboro Campus rates). To be considered for the Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship (also called the Academic Presidential Waiver), students must meet the requirements listed below. Meeting these requirements does not mean you will be awarded the scholarship.
Freshmen
- Top 50% of the previous year’s incoming freshmen class in regards to SAT or ACT scores, and high school grade point average
- Admission to Georgia Southern University
To be competitive, students should have a 3.5+ high school GPA. Students must begin as a full-time freshman in the fall semester. This scholarship is highly competitive and only a limited number of students will be awarded.
Transfers
- Top 50% of the previous year’s incoming transfer class in regards to cumulative college grade point average
- Admission to Georgia Southern University
To be competitive, students are encouraged to have a 3.5+ cumulative college GPA.
Requirements
Please complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission online. You must also complete the online MyScholarships application. MyScholarships applications are due by February 1st. Students must also be admitted to Georgia Southern by the scholarship deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia Southern University?
How much does it cost?
Why do out-of-state students attend Georgia Southern?
Are there other out-of-state students at Georgia Southern University?
Are there any special admission requirements for out-of-state students?
My high school graduation course requirements are different from the courses listed for admission. What do I need to do?
Is there a limit on the number of out-of-state students Georgia Southern will accept each year?
Is there special assistance or scholarships for out-of-state students?
Do you accept Florida Prepaid or other 529 plans?
Will Georgia Southern accept state tax scholarships, such as Bright Futures and Palmetto Fellows?
Border States
Border State Residents are Eligible for In-State Tuition at Georgia Southern’s Three Campuses
The University System of Georgia has approved out-of-state tuition differential waivers to residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee for Georgia Southern’s three campuses (the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the Statesboro Campus).
Enjoy major savings on more than 80 acclaimed undergraduate programs in areas including health professions, behavioral & social sciences, public health, education, humanities, business, engineering, and the sciences. Financial aid is also available.
Students receiving the Border State Waiver must:
- Remain in an undergraduate degree-seeking program of study.
- Remain a resident of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
Admitted Students
If you are a resident of one of these states interested in enrolling at Georgia Southern, complete this form to apply for the Border State Waiver.



Questions? Contact your admissions counselors.
Last updated: 7/26/2021