Out-of-State Students
Georgia Southern University welcomes and supports out-of-state students!
Students who are not residents of Georgia by definition of the Board of Regents residency requirements are considered out-of-state students for the purposes of admission to Georgia Southern University. Students from 50 different states currently study at Georgia Southern University, making up 9% of the student body.
Georgia Southern is the largest and most comprehensive university in the southern half of Georgia, recognized worldwide for offering students a superior university education taught by exceptional and caring faculty. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, ensuring an educational experience recognized by employers for its high quality.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about Georgia Southern University and our campuses, academic programs, and admissions process.
Questions? Contact your admissions counselors.
In-state Tuition for Residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee!
Residents of border states are eligible for in-state tuition on undergraduate programs at Georgia Southern’s three campuses.
Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship
The Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship priority deadline for fall is May 1, 2022. Full scholarships are available, valued at approximately $6,900/semester (based on fall 2021 Statesboro Campus rates).
What is the Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship?
The waiver is a highly competitive academic scholarship allowing select out-of-state students to attend Georgia Southern without paying out-of-state fees. Out-of-state fees are common at state universities throughout the country because students who live in other states 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.
*Note students from bordering states are not eligible for this scholarship because they will go through the Border State Waiver process.
Eligibility
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
Students must submit their Application for Admission to Georgia Southern University to access the Scholarship Application. The Scholarship Application can be completed as part of the Application for Admission, or it can be submitted separately after applying for admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Georgia Southern University?
How much does it cost to attend Georgia Southern as an out-of-state student?
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?
What is the difference between the Out-of-State Fee Waiver Scholarship and the Border State Waiver?
Do you accept Florida Prepaid or other 529 plans?
Will Georgia Southern accept state tax scholarships, such as Bright Futures and Palmetto Fellows?
Last updated: 8/23/2021
