3. Financial Information

This bulletin is a two-year edition. Consequently, it went to press before fees were set for the 1997-98 years. Increases in fees usually occur in the summer quarter. The quarterly schedule of classes will list the current fees. This information also will be available from the CBA Office of Academic Assistance after April 1997.

All fees are payable by the deadlines published in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin for each academic quarter. Registration is not complete until all fees have been paid.
     Payment may be made either by cash, VISA or MasterCard, or by check payable in United States currency and drawn on a financial institution located in the United States of America. (The university reserves the right to determine the acceptability of all checks.) Checks must be made payable to Georgia State University and have the checking account number encoded. All checks not drawn in this manner will be returned to the remitter of the check. Payments (checks only) may be mailed to the Office of Student Accounts and must be received (not postmarked) by 7 p.m. on the fee deadline.
     The university reserves the right at any time during the quarter to drop any student from classes for failure to pay fees. Students who continue to attend classes under these conditions will be held liable for the fees due plus any service fees assessed, applicable collection costs, court costs, and legal fees. A Student Accounts "Hold" will be placed on the records of any student who has a financial obligation to the university. This student will not be permitted to register for further coursework or receive, or have forwarded to external third parties, transcripts of grades until the obligation is settled.
     Any person who has a credit card payment rejected or a check returned by the bank for any reason should settle that obligation with the university promptly. Failure to do so will result in nonpayment of fees.
     If a check or credit card given in payment of a student's fees is not paid upon presentation to the banking institution, a Student Accounts "Hold" will be placed on the student's records. All returned checks will be assessed a returned check fee of $15 or five percent (5%) of the face amount of the check, whichever is greater. Georgia State University reserves the right to place a student on "cash only" for issuing a check that is not honored upon presentation to the bank.
     It is the responsibility of the student to be informed of, and to observe, all regulations and procedures regarding the payment of fees and the entitlement to refunds. In no case will a regulation be waived or an exception be granted because a student pleads ignorance of the regulation or asserts that he or she was not informed of it by an adviser or other authority. All questions concerning fees and refunds should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts only. Verbal misinformation is not grounds for a waiver of a regulation.
     All matriculation and other charges are subject to change without notice.

Credit Card Payments

For your convenience, GSU accepts VISA and MasterCard in payment of fees. Students pursuing this option may register and pay fees by telephone, thus eliminating the need to mail or deliver fee payments to the Office of Student Accounts.
     Refunds for students paying with VISA or MasterCard will be credited to the credit card account upon withdrawal from classes.

Application Fee

All applicants to Georgia State University must submit a twenty-five dollar ($25) application fee with their application forms before they will be given consideration as prospective students. The application fee is nonre-fund-able and will not apply toward the student's registration fees. Applicants must place their social security numbers on all checks submitted.

Student Activity and Athletics Fees

A student activity fee of $42 is charged each quarter to every student registered for courses to be conducted at Georgia State University and in the metropolitan area. (College of Law students are charged $110 each fall and spring semester; $89 each summer semester.)
     A student athletics fee of $35 is charged each quarter to every student registered for courses to be conducted at Georgia State University and in the metropolitan area. (College of Law students are charged $52.50 each fall and spring semester; $35 each summer semester.) These fees must be paid at the time of registration.
     Students registered for courses to be conducted outside the metropolitan area need not pay the activity and athletics fees.
     The opportunity for students to enhance their total college environment and more fully appreciate the esthetics of cultural, religious, social, and athletic participation is an integral part of a sound educational process. Student activity and athletics fees are utilized to provide cultural, social, and athletic programs for the entire student body. In addition, these fees provide financial support for student facilities at the university, guest speakers and lecturers, student publications, and many special events that are available exclusively for the students of Georgia State University.

Health Fee

A student health fee of $10 is charged each quarter to every student registered for courses to be conducted at Georgia State University and in the metropolitan area. (College of Law students are charged $15 each fall and spring semester; $10 each summer semester.

Tuition

The University System of Georgia requires no general tuition fee of students who are legal residents of the state of Georgia, and there is no charge for instruction, except for certain courses requiring instruction on an individual and small-group basis.

Matriculation Fee Resident Students

Each student is required to pay matriculation fees. A student who is a legal resident of the state of Georgia, according to the regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and who has been a legal resident of the state for at least twelve months preceding the date of registration must pay resident student fees. These fees must be paid before a student is officially registered each quarter.

Matriculation ..................$49.50 per quarter hour (See "Special Fees and Charges" below.)
College of Law ................$91 per semester hour

Matriculation and Tuition Fees Nonresident Students

Each student who has not been a legal resident of the state of Georgia under the regulations of the Board of Regents (See "Regents' Requirements for Georgia Resident Status" listed in an earlier section of this catalog) for at least twelve months preceding the last day to register without penalty shall pay the following matriculation and tuition fees before the student is officially registered:
          Matriculation ....................$  49.50
          Tuition ...............................$ 146.00
          Total.................................. $195.50 per qtr. hour
          (See "Special Fees and Charges" below.)

          College of Law
          Matriculation ....................$ 91.00 per sem. hour
          Tuition ...............................$223.00 per sem. hour
          Total .................................$314.00 per sem. hour

NOTE: These fees may change for the 1997-98 academic year.

Special Fees and Charges

Matriculation and Tuition

Special Fees Gwinnett County

Courses offered in Gwinnett County by Georgia State University are subject to the Gwinnett County consortium fee of $49.50 (resident) per quarter hour, or $195.50 (nonresident) per quarter hour. Georgia State University does not charge the $42 student activity, the $35 athletics fee, or the $10 health fee to students who are taking classes in Gwinnett only.

Late Registration Fee

A student who initially registers during late registration will be required to pay a $25 late registration fee. The fee is nonrefundable.

Transcript Fee

A student who has discharged all obligations to Georgia State University is entitled to receive on written request a transcript of his or her permanent record from the Office of the Registrar at no charge. Transcripts that bear the seal of the university are not issued to students. There is a 48-hour processing period for transcripts that are to be picked up. Picture identification is required when requesting and picking up transcripts.
     Routine copies of other information in the student's education records, with the exception of transcripts from other institutions and other items excluded from copying by practice or regulation, will be provided upon written request for a charge of $2 per request and 15 cents for each page. Special certifications based on education records will be provided upon written request, when permissible, at a rate based upon personnel time, preparation costs, and copying costs.

Graduation Fee and Application

Graduate degree candidates must file a formal application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar at least three quarters in advance of their expected graduation date. Each student receiving a master's degree or a doctoral degree must pay a graduation fee of $40. This fee covers the rental of a cap and gown and the cost of the diploma and, in the case of the doctoral degree, the binding cost of one of the two library copies of the dissertation. Students receiving the doctoral degree may have some additional cost relative to graduation and should contact the Doctoral Program Office (12th floor, BA Building) for further information.
     Students should first obtain the application for graduation from the Graduation Office (231 Sparks Hall) and then pay the graduation fee at the Office of Student Accounts, Room 100 Sparks Hall. Revisions of graduation dates after the third week of the quarter in which graduation is expected will result in a liability for the actual cost of an additional diploma if the revision is made too late to prevent the preparation of a diploma with the incorrect graduation date. Forms for changing the date of graduation may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.

Other Fees

The university reserves the right to charge a fee for the use of university property and to levy fines for the improper use of university property.

Tuition Reimbursement

Students eligible for tuition reimbursement by their employers must submit their tuition reimbursement forms to the Office of the Registrar/Student Services, Room 227 Sparks Hall, accompanied by an addressed, stamped envelope. Forms will be processed and mailed within five work days if grades are available for the applicable quarter.

Regents' Requirements for Georgia Resident Status

A person's legal residence is his or her permanent dwelling place. It is the place where he or she is generally understood to reside with the intent of remaining there indefinitely and returning there when absent. There must be a concurrence of actual residence and of intent to remain to acquire a legal residence.
     Students are responsible for registering under the correct residence classification, for notifying promptly the residence auditor of incorrect residence classifications or changes of residence status, and will be liable for additional fees. For example, residence status may change for students if their parents' states of legal residence change or if their visas change. Individuals who are classified by Georgia State University as nonresident but who later claim to qualify as legal residents must file a "Petition for Georgia Residence Classification" form with the residence auditor in the Office of Admissions. Residence status is not changed automatically, and the burden of proof rests with the student to demonstrate that he or she qualifies as a legal resident under the regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. To insure timely completion of required processing, a student/applicant requesting a change of residence classification for a specific quarter should file the "Petition for Georgia Residence Classification" and all supporting documentation not later than three weeks (15 working days) prior to registration. Decisions prior to registration cannot be guaranteed when petitions and all supporting documentation are received after the specified deadline.
     Petitions for Georgia Residence Classification and all supporting documentation must be filed with the residence auditor no later than sixty (60) days after the beginning of a specific academic quarter for which classification as a legal resident for fee payment purposes is requested. Petitions received after that time will not be considered for that quarter. If the petition is approved, classification as a legal resident for fee payment purposes will not be retroactive to prior quarters.
     A student/applicant wishing to appeal a denial decision resulting from his or her Petition for Georgia Residence Classification may request a review of that decision before the University Committee on Residence, and shall submit such request in writing to the assistant director of admissions/residency within twenty (20) days of the decision.
     If the petition is denied and the student/applicant wishes to petition for a later quarter, a new Petition for Georgia Residence Classification must be submitted for that quarter.

     Legal residents of Georgia, as well as certain categories of nonresidents, may be enrolled upon payment of resident fees in accordance with the following Regents' rules:
     1. (a) If a person is 18 years of age or older, he or she may register as an in-state student only upon showing         that he or she has been a legal resident of Georgia  for a  period of at least twelve months immediately         preceding the date of  registration.
       (b) No emancipated minor or person 18 years of age or older shall be deemed to  have gained or acquired         in-state status for tuition purposes while attending any educational institution in this State, in the absence of         a clear demonstration that  he or she has in fact established legal residence in this State.
     2. If a person is under 18 years of age, he or she may register as an in-state student  only upon showing that         his or her supporting parent or guardian has been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of at least twelve         months immediately preceding that date of registration.
     3. If a parent or legal guardian of a minor changes his or her legal residence to  another state following a         period of legal residence in Georgia, the minor may continue to take courses for a period of twelve         consecutive months on the payment of in-state tuition. After the expiration of the twelve-month period, the         student may  continue his or her registration only upon the payment of fees at the out-of-state rate.
     4. In the event that a legal resident of Georgia is appointed as guardian of a nonresident minor, such minor will         not be permitted to register as an in-state student until the expiration of one year from the date of court         appointment, and  then only upon a proper showing that such appointment was not made to avoid  payment         of the out-of-state fees.
     5. Aliens shall be classified as nonresident students; provided, however, that an alienwho is living in this           country under an immigration document permitting indefinite or  permanent residence shall have the            same privilege of qualifying for in-state tuition  as a citizen of the United States.
     6. Waivers: An institution may waive out-of-state tuition for:
          (a) nonresident students who are financially dependent upon a parent, parents or spouse who has been a         legal resident of Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of         registration; provided, however, that such financial dependence shall have existed for at least twelve          consecutive months immediately preceding the date of registration;
          (b) international students, selected by the institutional president or his or herauthorized representative,             provided that the number of such waivers in effect  does not exceed one percent of the equivalent                full-time students enrolled at the  institution in the fall quarter immediately preceding the quarter for                which the  out-of-state tuition is to be waived; *
          (c) full-time employees of the University System, their spouses, and their dependent children;
          (d) medical and dental residents and medical and dental interns at the Medical  College of Georgia.
          (e) full-time teachers in the public schools of Georgia or in the programs of the State Board of Technical             and Adult Education, and their dependent children.  Teachers employed full time on military bases in             Georgia shall also qualify for  this waiver;
          (f) career consular officers and their dependents who are citizens of the foreign  nation which their                consular office represents, and who are stationed and living in Georgia under orders of their                respective governments. This waiver shall  apply only to those consular officers whose nations                operateon  the principle of educational reciprocity with the United States;
          (g) military personnel and their dependents stationed in Georgia and on active  duty unless such military             personnel are assigned as students to system institutions for educational purposes.
          (h) selected graduate students at university-level institutions.*
          (i) students who are legal residents of out-of-state counties bordering on Georgia  counties in which an             institution of the University System is located and who are enrolled in said institution.

     All waivers are valid for one quarter only and must be verified and updated prior to registration each quarter.

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*In order to apply for waivers under 6(b) and 6(h), students should contact their academic colleges. Additional waivers for international students may be available through the Office of International Services and Programs.

Objective Standards for Acquiring In-State Student Status

For purposes of these regulations, a resident student is defined as a student domiciled in the state of Georgia. A nonresident is defined as one whose domicile is elsewhere. A student shall not be considered domiciled in Georgia unless he or she is in continuous physical residence in this state and intends to make Georgia his or her permanent home, not only while in attendance at an institution of the University System of Georgia, but indefinitely thereafter as well, and has no domicile or intent to be domiciled elsewhere.  Normally a person from another state who comes to an institution of the University System of Georgia does so for the primary or sole purpose of attending the institution rather than to establish a domicile (residency) in Georgia. Thus, one who enrolls in a system institution as a nonresident is presumed to remain a nonresident throughout his or her attendance at the institution unless and until he or she demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that his or her previous domicile has been abandoned and that Georgia domicile has been established.  
     No person shall be eligible for classification as an in-state student unless he or she has been domiciled in Georgia and has resided in Georgia continuously for not less than 12 months immediately preceding the date of registration. However, there is a strong presumption that such person shall continue to be classified as a nonresident throughout the entire period of his or her enrollment. Ordinarily, such periods (while enrolled in school) will not count as periods of domicile for purpose of the twelve-month durational residency requirement.
     The following facts and circumstances, although not necessarily conclusive, have probative value to support a claim for in-state status after twelve months continuous domicile in Georgia (durational residency requirement):
     a. Continuous presence in Georgia during periods when not enrolled as a student.
     b. Payment of ad valorem (property) taxes.
     c. Payment of Georgia income taxes.
     d. Reliance upon Georgia sources for financial support.
     e. Domicile in Georgia of family, or other relatives, or persons legally responsible for  the student.
     f. Former domicile in the state and maintenance of significant connections therein  while absent.
     g. Ownership of a home or real property.
     h. Admission to a licensed practicing profession in Georgia.
     i. Long term military commitments in Georgia.
     j. Commitments to further education in Georgia indicating an intent to stay here  permanently.
     k. Acceptance of an offer of permanent employment in Georgia.
     l. Domicile of student's spouse in Georgia.
     m. Location of spouse's employment, if any.
     n. Address of student listed on selective service (draft or reserves) registration.

     Other factors indicating an intent to make Georgia the student's domicile may be considered by the system institution in classifying a student.
     Normally, the following circumstances do not constitute sufficient evidence of domicile sufficient to effect classification as an in-state student under regents' policies:
     a. Voting or registration for voting.
     b. Employment in any position normally filled by a student.
     c. The lease of living quarters.
     d. A statement of intention to acquire a domicile in Georgia.
     e. Automobile registration; address on driver's license; payment of automobile taxes.      
    f. Location of bank or saving accounts.

Refund of Student Fees

Students formally withdrawing from class(es) will be subject to the application of the following refund policy for matriculation and tuition. Students formally withdrawing from all classes will also be subject to the application of the following refund policy for activity, athletic, and health fees.
     The Schedule of Classes may include short-term classes in addition to the regular full-term classes. These classes may begin after the normal "first day" of classes. The refund schedule given below will apply to these classes.

" Students who formally withdraw from a course or the institution prior to the end of the last scheduled registration period, including those who have been excluded subsequent to registration are entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and all fees paid for that period of enrollment.

" Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the last scheduled registration period, but before the end of the first 10% (in time) of the period of enrollment, are entitled to a refund of 90% of the tuition and mandatory fees paid for that period of enrollment.

" Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the first 10% (in time) of the period of enrollment, but before the end of the first 25% (in time) of the period of enrollment, are entitled to a refund of 50% of the tuition and mandatory fees paid for that period of enrollment.

" Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the first 25% (in time) of the period of enrollment, but before the end of the first 50% (in time) of the period of enrollment, are entitled to a refund of 25% of the tuition and mandatory fees paid for that period of enrollment.

" Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the first 50% (in time) of the period of enrollment are not entitled to a refund of any portion of tuition and fees.

" There will be no refund for reducing course loads after the end of the last scheduled registration period.

" Refund of elective charges for withdrawing from the institution during a quarter may be made on a prorated basis determined by the date of withdrawal.

     A STOP PAYMENT OF A CHECK DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FORMAL WITHDRAWAL. THE STUDENT WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR TUITION AND FEES UNLESS THE DATE OF OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS WITHIN THE REFUND SCHEDULE, IN WHICH CASE THE STUDENT WILL BE LIABLE FOR THAT PORTION OF FEES THAT IS NOT REFUNDABLE, PLUS THE RETURNED CHECK FEE AND ANY APPLICABLE COLLECTION COSTS.

     Refer to the Schedule of Classes for specific dates and times of each refund period. The date to be used in determining eligibility for a refund will be the date the withdrawal is executed in the Office of the Registrar.
     The following are not entitled to any refund of fees paid:

" Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the first 50% (in time) of the period of enrollment.

" Students who reduce their course loads after the end of the last scheduled registration period.

" Students who leave the university when disciplinary action is pending.

" Students who do not withdraw formally.

     Refunds for students paying with VISA or MasterCard will be credited to the credit card account upon withdrawal from classes. Refunds for students paying with cash or check will be in the form of checks payable to the student and mailed to the student's address on file with the Office of the Registrar. Refunds for withdrawal from classes for students who receive financial aid will be audited to determine amounts to be returned to the financial aid program and any balance due to the student will be processed and mailed as indicated above. Mailing addresses should be kept current with the Office of the Registrar at all times to ensure proper mailing of refund checks.

Student Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Aid provides financial assistance to needy students who, without such help, would be unable to attend Georgia State University. The university believes that the principal responsibility for financing a college education lies with the student and the family. A student who needs financial assistance is expected to contribute by working or borrowing a reasonable portion of the funds needed to meet expenses. The student's family is expected to make a maximum effort to assist in the payment of the expenses involved.
     The assistance available includes scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Information concerning application for financial assistance is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Application packets for the next school year are available after January 1. Students are urged to apply early for optimum financial aid benefits.
     In order for a Georgia State University student to continue to receive financial aid from federal or state financial assistance programs, the student must exhibit satisfactory academic progress. Copies of Georgia State University's policy for determining satisfactory academic progress are available in the Office of Student Financial Aid.      Information on financial aid can be obtained in Room 122 Sparks Hall, telephone 404/651-2227.

Government Benefits

Some students may be entitled to benefits from the federal or state governments. These benefits may or may not be related to attendance at GSU. Students who believe they may be eligible for these benefits should apply as soon as possible, as the process can be lengthy.

Social Security Benefits

Most types of social security educational benefits expired in April 1985. Applicants who believe they are members of an exceptional group still covered should contact their social security office to determine eligibility. If benefits are available, the social security office will send a verification of enrollment form to the Student Records Section of the Office of the Registrar, which will be returned promptly and directly to the Social Security Administration.

Veterans Benefits

Georgia State University maintains a veterans coordinator in the Office of the Registrar to certify and assist students who are eligible for veterans benefits and to coordinate veterans affairs.
     Any veteran who wishes to attend Georgia State University under any of the veterans' benefit programs provided by public law should apply to the Georgia State University admissions office in the normal manner. It is advisable for a veteran who has not previously used any educational benefits to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs for those benefits, and for a veteran who will be transferring to Georgia State from another institution where educational benefits were received to process a "Request for Change of Program or Place of Training" form with the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with his or her application to Georgia State University. As soon as the applicant is notified of acceptance by the Georgia State University admissions office, the GSU veterans coordinator should be contacted for further instructions.
     Continuing students who wish to continue to receive benefits must complete the GSU Veterans Information Sheet through the Veterans Coordinator each quarter. Students whose attendance was interrupted must renew their certifications at the beginning of the next quarter of attendance in which they wish to receive benefits. Learning Support Programs students, students on active military duty, and students attending on a less-than-half-time basis must renew their certifications each quarter. These students who are certified on a quarterly basis will routinely experience a break in benefit payments between terms and should contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office to ascertain the amount and schedule of their checks.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Certain physically or mentally handicapped individuals enrolled at Georgia State University may qualify to receive financial aid through the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Students who think they may qualify under this program should contact one of the area vocational rehabilitation centers.

Awards, Fellowships and Scholarships

The awards, fellowships, and scholarships available to graduate students in the College of Business Administration are listed below. The general category contains awards/financial aid which are open to students in any major; the descriptions indicate any other types of requirements such as doctoral status, minority status, or legal residence in Georgia which must be met. Interdisciplinary awards those available to majors in more than one area are also included in the general section. The other awards, fellowships, and scholarships are grouped by the department/school/institute in which the student must be majoring or concentrating to be a recipient. These descriptions also indicate other requirements, besides major, which must be met.

General Scholarships and Awards

   Thalia N. and Michael C. Carlos Scholarship: Two annual scholarships have been established by the Michael C. Carlos Foundation for students in the College of Business Administration who are residents of the state of Georgia. Application may be made through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
   The Ramsey Chair of Private Enterprise George E. Manners Fellowship: This fellowship is awarded annually to entering outstanding doctoral student(s) in the College of Business Administration. The maximum stipend is $5,000. Selection is based upon academic ability, past accomplishments, and potential for excellence in university teaching and academic research. Contact the assistant director for the doctoral program for additional information. Awards are made each spring for the following fall quarter.
   The Ramsey Chair of Private Enterprise Michael H. Mescon Fellowship: This fellowship is awarded annually to an entering or continuing outstanding doctoral student in the College of Business Administration. Selection is based on academic ability, past accomplishments, and potential for excellence in university teaching and academic research. The fellowship committee hopes to attract African-Americans and women among the candidates for this award. The stipend for this fellowship is $2,500.
   *The George E. Manners Award: This award was established by the Georgia State University Alumni Association to honor Dr. George E. Manners, who served as dean of the College of Business Administration from 1947 to 1969 and as president of the Alumni Association in 1938-39. The award is given annually to one or more outstanding graduate students in the College of Business Administration. The criteria for selection include completion of at least forty-five hours of required graduate coursework for degree credit with a GPA of 3.75 or better, plans for a career in business, and financial need. All recipients receive a certificate; some also receive a cash award. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Academic Assistance; completed applications are due by March 15.
   The Phi Chi Theta Claire Hammond Diercks Scholarship is given to an undergraduate or graduate member of Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity who has a distinguished scholastic record, has demonstrated leadership in Phi Chi Theta and who has participated in other activities at Georgia State University or in the community.
   Regents' Opportunity Scholarships are provided by the Board of Regents of the University System for the purpose of recruiting promising minority graduate students. Continued offering of the scholarships is dependent on yearly funding from the regents. Regulations of the regents and/or the College of Business Administration require that recipients be in a minority ethnic group (black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, etc.), be legal residents of Georgia, complete at least ten hours of appropriate coursework each quarter, and have financial need. The scholarships are awarded for the academic year and are in the amounts of $2,500 or $5,000. Renewals are possible if the current recipient's progress in the program is excellent, criteria for the award continue to be met, and funding is available. Information is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Decisions for fall quarter recipients are made during the summer quarter.
   Regents' Scholarship Program: Funds administered by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia are awarded to Georgia residents who demonstrate need and have achieved a high academic standard. Graduate students may be considered if they received the scholarship as undergraduates. Recipients must enroll full time. A complete application for student financial aid is required. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for information.
   *The Pickett Riggs Scholarship was established by the Young Alumni Council of GSU to honor Mrs. Pickett Riggs, former teacher of quantitative methods (now decision sciences), who was one of the university's most highly esteemed teachers. The scholarship will be awarded each year to the graduate or undergraduate student in the College of Business Administration who exemplifies those ideals which Mrs. Riggs valued and encouraged: high scholastic achievement, leadership abilities, and commitment to Georgia State University. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid, or the Office of Academic Assistance in the College of Business Administration. Completed applications must be returned to the Alumni Office (133 Alumni Hall) by April 10.
     The Charles A. Williams Scholarship: This scholarship, named in honor of Dr. Charles A. Williams, late professor of transportation and public utilities of this institution, is awarded each year for graduate study in the College of Business Administration. Recipients are selected on the basis of merit and academic excellence, with preference given for advanced study related to the field of transportation.
*Presented at College Honors Day ceremonies.

School of Accountancy (including Taxation)

   The Arthur Andersen & Company Award is presented annually to the Master of Taxation student receiving the highest academic recognition during the year in the course Tx 822, Taxation in Estate Planning . This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
BellSouth Master of Taxation Award of $500 is awarded to an M.Tx. student with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The recipient must also have demonstrated leadership in the profession through university, community, and work-related endeavors. The award is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   BellSouth Minority Student Tax Scholarship is awarded to minority students graduating from master's-level tax programs at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia. This award alternates between the two schools. To be eligible, a minority student must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and apply to a accounting master's program that emphasizes taxation. Work experience and participation in student organizations are also evaluated in choosing the recipient for this award. This award of $2,500 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Kathryn C. Buckner Coopers & Lybrand Scholarship provides one $3,000 annual award consisting of $1,000 for three consecutive quarters. Applicants must be formally accepted into either the M.Tx. or M.P.A. program. This award alternates between the two master's programs. Applications may be obtained from the School of Accountancy. Deadline for applying is November 15.
   The George Allen Chance III Scholarship is given to a Master of Professional Accountancy student who has earned fewer than 15 hours credit in the program. The award is based on academic merit and is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May. Applications may be obtained from the School of Accountancy. Deadline for applying is February 15.
   John W. Cook Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. Cook who retired in 1991 after more than 35 years of service at GSU. The award, which is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May, is given to a newly accepted M.P.A. student who has received an undergraduate degree in accounting during the preceding spring through winter quarters with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.    Coopers & Lybrand Tax Research Award is presented to an outstanding student in Tx 803, which concentrates on methodology of tax research, practice and procedure. This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Coopers & Lybrand Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders Award is presented to an outstanding student in Tx 812, which emphasizes corporate formation, capital structure, distributions, redemptions and liquidations. The award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Deloitte & Touche International Aspects of Taxation Award is presented to the graduate student with the most outstanding performance in Tx 830, which studies income tax consequences of foreign income. This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Norman X. Dressel Scholarship is awarded to a student accepted to the M.P.A. program who demonstrates scholastic achievement and good character. This award is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Ernst & Young Tax Awards comprise two annual scholarships which are presented to two students with the most outstanding performance in Tax Research and Current Topics in Taxation, respectively. These awards of $250 each are presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Federation of Schools of Accountancy Student Award is given to an outstanding M.P.A. student in recognition of his or her academic achievement. The recipient must be in the final year of a five-year, postbaccalaureate program at an FSA-member school. This award is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Georgia Federal Tax Conference Award is given in recognition for overall academic achievement in tax and is intended to recognize the student demonstrating the highest degree of proficiency in taxation at the end of the student's course of study. This award is announced at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Grant Thornton - Taxation Related to Partnerships Award is presented to the most outstanding student in Tx 808, which studies tax law relating to partnerships and related entities. This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May. Grant Thornton Award for Excellence in Graduate Auditing is awarded annually to the student with the highest academic average in Ac 861 for the previous spring, summer and winter quarters. This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Price Waterhouse - Taxation and Business Management Decisions Award is awarded to the most outstanding student in Tx 840, which focuses on the tax effects of alternative business decisions and actions. This award of $250 is presented at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.
   Catherine E. Miles Doctoral Fellowship is presented to an outstanding doctoral student who is committed to teaching and performing taxation research. Announcement of this award is made at the school's annual awards ceremony in May.

Department of Computer Information Systems

   *The William W. Cotterman Award of $500 is presented annually to the computer information systems major in the Master of Science program with the highest grade-point average. The award is given in honor of Dr. William W. Cotterman, professor emeritus of computer information systems and first chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems at Georgia State University.

Institute of Health Administration

   *The R.C. Williams, M.D. Honor Award in the form of a certificate and one hundred dollar U.S. Savings Bond is awarded each year to the outstanding student in the program for the Master of Business Administration/Master of Health Administration degrees.
*Presented at College Honors Day ceremonies.

Department of Management

   *The Carl A. Bramlette Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to the most outstanding management major in the M.S. program. The selection criteria are academic achievement, potential for leadership, and service to the university and the community.
   *The Francis J. Bridges Scholastic Achievement Award is presented to the most outstanding management major in the M.B.A. program. The selection criteria are academic achievement, potential for leadership, and service to the university and the community.
   *The Waino W. Soujanen Research Excellence Award is presented to the doctoral student in management with the most outstanding record of achievement in research.
   *The Harding B. Young Teaching Excellence Award is presented to the doctoral student in management with the most outstanding record of achievement in teaching.
*Presented at College Honors Day ceremonies.

Department of Marketing

   The Taylor E. Little, Jr. Scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Little, who was killed in an airplane accident in 1985, only nine months after his appointment as an assistant professor of marketing. His family and friends created this scholarship fund so that an annual award can be made to the doctoral student in the Department of Marketing that best represents Dr. Little's dedication to and enthusiasm for the field of marketing. Each year during its winter quarter faculty meeting, the departmental faculty selects that year's Taylor E. Little, Jr. Scholar from among current marketing doctoral candidates. This selection is based on overall performance in the doctoral program.

W.T. Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations

   *The William T. Rutherford Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by the late William T. Rutherford, professor of management and legal studies and a member of the Institute of Industrial Relations. Applications may be made through the W.T. Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations by January 31.
   *The Society for Human Resource Management Scholarships are awarded annually by the Atlanta Chapter of SHRM to graduate students in personnel and employment relations who have demonstrated scholarly achievement. Preference is given to students who are active in the GSU Chapter of SHRM. Applications may be made through the W.T. Beebe Institute of Personnel and Employment Relations.
*Presented at College Honors Day ceremonies.

Department of Real Estate

American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Scholarships: Two undergraduate scholarships and three graduate scholarships are available nationally to students majoring in the area of land economics, real estate appraising, or allied fields. Information on these national scholarships may be obtained from the scholarship coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. Applications must be returned to the national office of the AIREA no later than March 15.
   *American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Georgia Chapter 21, Graduate Fellowship: This is an annual award of $2,500 frequently available for two years to continuing students in good standing. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and the potential for excellence in real estate education and practice. Applications are available from the Department of Real Estate and must be completed by February 28.
  *The Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually to a woman majoring in real estate at the graduate level that expresses an interest in commercial real estate and has financial need. Applications and additional information are available from the scholarship coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. The application deadline is February 28. The scholarship is renewable.
   *The John H. Cowart Award, funded by an endowment established by John H. Cowart (John Cowart Homes, Inc.), is given annually to one or more real estate graduate or undergraduate students to pursue promising research under the direction of faculty in the Department of Real Estate. Both merit and need of candidates are evaluated. Information is available from the Department of Real Estate. The deadline for applications is February 28.
   *The Georgia Association of Realtors Scholarship: This scholarship is funded from an endowment established by the Georgia Association of Realtors and increased by annual donations. Awards are made from the earnings of the fund on the basis of need, scholarship and a sincere interest in a professional career in real estate. Applications and additional information are available from the scholarship coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. Applications must be returned no later than February 28 to be considered.
   *The E. A. Isakson Scholarship: This scholarship established by the Atlanta Board of Realtors is in honor of Mr. Ed A. Isakson, past president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. One or more scholarships will be provided each year for outstanding students majoring in real estate. The criteria for selection are need, scholastic achievement, and expression of a sincere interest in a professional career in real estate. Applications and additional information are available from the scholarship coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. Applications must be returned no later than February 28.
   *Josephine J. Isakson Scholarship: This scholarship, which will usually range in amount from $500 to $1,000, is presented in memory of a prominent Atlanta-area real estate family to recognize superior academic achievement and potential. It may be awarded to either a graduate or an undergraduate student. Applications and additional information may be obtained from the Department of Real Estate. Applications must be returned to that department by February 28.
   *Mrs. Tommie Jackson Scholarship: This scholarship, established by realtors, honors Mrs. Tommie Jackson, executive vice president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. The earnings from this fund are to be used to provide one or more scholarships each year for outstanding students majoring in real estate. The criteria for selection are scholarship, achievement, and an expression of a sincere interest in a professional career in real estate. Applications and additional information are available from the scholarship coordinator in the Department of Real Estate. Applications must be returned no later than February 28.
   *Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association for graduate and undergraduate students throughout the state of Georgia who exhibit an interest in the mortgage banking profession. Applicants are chosen on the basis of scholastic ability, past accomplishments, and potential for intellectual growth. Application forms, submission dates, and additional information are available from the Department of Real Estate.
*Presented at College Honors Day ceremonies.

Department of Risk Management and Insurance (including Actuarial Science)

   American Institute of Professional Association Group Insurance Administrators    Scholarship:
This scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who is planning a career in insurance. Selection is based on academic performance and merit. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Atlanta Association of Insurance Women, Inc. This scholarship of $2,000 is awarded annually to a female who is majoring in risk management and insurance at the undergraduate or graduate level and who plans to make insurance her career. Criteria include scholarship and need. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1. Atlanta Chapter of CLU and ChFC Scholarship:
   The Atlanta Chapter of the American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters sponsors annually a $1,500 scholarship for a graduate or undergraduate student who intends to pursue a career in the financial services/life insurance industry. Criteria used in determining the award emphasize merit along with need. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Atlanta Chapter, Risk and Insurance Management Society: The Atlanta Chapter of RIMS sponsors scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in risk management and insurance. Selection is based on merit. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship /Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Atlanta Claims Association Scholarship: This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who exhibits an interest in the claims function or who majors in risk management and insurance. Selection will be made on the basis of scholarship, past accomplishments, and potential for growth. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Atlanta Mutual Companies Scholarship: This scholarship of up to $2,500 is awarded to an undergraduate or a graduate student majoring in risk management and insurance. Selection will be made on merit. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   CIGNA Scholarship: This annual scholarship of up to $2,000 is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in actuarial science. Selection is based on academic performance and merit. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   William G. Duffey Memorial Scholarship: This $1,500 scholarship, sponsored by the Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters, is awarded annually to an undergraduate or a graduate student majoring in risk management and insurance. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum 3.00 GPA including transfer and GSU work with no fewer than 15 hours completed at GSU. Other criteria include character, leadership ability, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a career in the life and health insurance industry. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Georgia Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Scholarship: This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a promising undergraduate or graduate student majoring in risk management and insurance. Recipients are selected on the basis of need, scholarship, and character. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Georgia Chapter, Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters Scholarship: This $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a promising undergraduate or graduate student majoring in risk management and insurance. Recipients are selected on the basis of need, scholarship, and character. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   John W. Hall Fellowship: This fellowship is named in honor of Professor John W. Hall, whose 19-year tenure as chair of the Georgia State University Department of Risk Management and Insurance was noted as a period of growth and excellence. It is available to qualified graduate students majoring in risk management and insurance, actuarial science or personal financial planning. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership and integrity. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Leyton B. Hunter Fellowship: The $4,000 Leyton B. Hunter Fellowship is funded by gifts to the Leyton B. Hunter Fund by friends in recognition of the contributions to the insurance business by Leyton B. Hunter, retired chairman and chief executive officer of the London Agency in Atlanta, Georgia. The fellowship is available to doctoral students whose concentration or research is in the broad area of insurance. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Independent Life Actuarial Science Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate actuarial science student based upon demonstrated ability and financial need. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   The Helen C. Leith Fellowship: Endowed by the Helen C. Leith Foundation, this fellowship/grant program makes available fellowships of up to $6,000 per year to doctoral students and grants to those engaging in research in the broad area of life and health insurance. Candidates for the fellowship should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   John W. Morgan Scholarship: This $2,500 annual scholarship was endowed by Pritchard & Jerden, Inc. and 11 of its employees in honor of their friend and colleague, John W. Morgan. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who exhibits a strong interest in the claims function and is majoring in risk management and insurance. Selection will be made on the basis of scholarship, character and need. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Southern Underwriters Association Scholarship:
The Southern Underwriters Association awards annually a $500 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate risk management and insurance major who exhibits traits of leadership and scholarship. Preference is given to a person who is already pursuing a career as an underwriter in the property-liability insurance business. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to July 1.
   Robert S. Spencer Memorial Foundation Scholarship: The Robert S. Spencer Memorial Foundation, Inc., provides a scholarship of up to $2,500 to an undergraduate or graduate student who intends to pursue a career in risk management. The scholarship honors the late Robert S. Spencer, a leader in the development of the risk management discipline and past president of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS). Selection is based on merit. Candidates should contact the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance for details prior to July 1.
   The C.V. Starr Scholarship Fund: This fund, endowed by the Starr Foundation in honor of Cornelius Vander Starr, founder of the American International Group (AIG), provides scholarships of up to $2,000 to full-time students majoring in actuarial science or risk management and insurance. Priority is given to graduate students, although undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of coursework and have outstanding potential may be considered. The scholarship may be held for two years. The amount of the scholarship may be adjusted on the recommendation of the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee. The scholarship is paid on a quarterly basis after review of the recipient's record. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at any time.

Loans

   M. Guyton Christopher Loan Fund: The M. Guyton Christopher Loan Fund was established in his memory by the family of M. Guyton Christopher, a Georgia State University alumnus who was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross during World War II. Income from the fund is used to make small emergency loans as part of the Emergency Loan Fund described below.
   The Educational Foundation of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. was established by the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled as accounting majors. Loan applications may be obtained from the School of Accountancy office.
   Emergency Loan Fund: A limited number of emergency loans for assistance in paying registration fees are available at the beginning of each quarter. Loans vary in amount and cover a portion of tuition and fees. Loan information may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Emergency Tuition Loan Fund for International Students:
   The Emergency Tuition Loan Fund for International Students was begun by the Georgia State University Foundation. It provides a limited number of partial or complete loans of out-of-state tuition to students on nonimmigrant visas who are in temporary financial difficulties and are awaiting the arrival of their tuition money from their home country. These loans are limited to one per student, per year, and they must be repaid before the end of the quarter in which they are incurred. To apply for an emergency tuition loan, contact the foreign student adviser.
   Perkins Loan (NDSL): Federal funds are provided to the university for the purpose of making low interest, long-term loans available to students who have a need for assistance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. These loans bear no interest until six or nine months after a student graduates or drops to less than half-time enrollment for a specified length of time. A portion of the loan may be cancelled for service as a teacher of handicapped children or for teaching in schools that have a special designation from the Commissioner of Education. Under special conditions, service in the Armed Forces may cancel a portion of the loan. Students who serve as law enforcement officers or corrections officers after graduation may be able to have up to 100 percent of their loan cancelled. Eligible students with complete applications for student financial aid will be considered.
   The Pickett and Hatcher Educational Fund: This fund was established by Claude A. Hatcher of Columbus, Georgia, founder of Nehi Corporation. Inquiries should be addressed to Pickett and Hatcher Educational Fund, P.O. Box 2128, Columbus, Georgia 31902.

Employment

Working part time while attending school is another way students can help pay college expenses such as tuition, books, transportation and meals. It can also provide valuable experience for re'sume`s.

   Federal Work Study Program (FWSP): The purpose of this employment program is to provide jobs to students who need financial aid. The applicant must demonstrate need. Eligible students will be placed in offices on campus. Eligible students with complete applications for student financial aid will be considered.
   On-campus Employment: Students may apply for part-time, full-time, or seasonal employment on-campus while pursuing their academic programs.
   Student assistant, temporary nonstudent, and regular classified positions available to be filled are posted on the bulletin board in the Employment Section of the Office of Human Resources. Students can also access the Job Opportunity Bulletin, a weekly listing of available classified positions, 24 hours a day via computer, or call the Job Hotline, 404/651-4270, for a recorded message. For further information, contact: Office of Human Resources/Employment Section, 340 One Park Place South, 404/651-3330.
   Off-campus Employment: The GSU Office of Career and Job Search Services offers placement services to students without charge. For additional information, see the section entitled "Career and Job Search Services" later in this bulletin.

Courses Eligible to Count Toward Graduate Students' Financial Aid

Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time (five quarter hours) in required graduate-level coursework to be considered eligible to participate in student financial aid programs administered by the university's Office of Student Financial Aid. Undergraduate courses may not be used in determining their enrollment status or eligibility.
   Students in degree programs or majors that require or recommend that one or more undergraduate courses be taken should discuss their situation with the Office of Student Financial Aid before they enroll as a graduate student.
   The master's students most frequently affected by this situation are in these programs: Master of Actuarial Science, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Taxation, Master of Science with a major in computer information systems, and Master of Business Administration with majors or concentrations in accounting or information systems.

Doctoral Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships

Graduate teaching and research assistantships available to doctoral students are discussed in Section 9 (Doctoral Program, College of Business Administration) later in this bulletin.

Graduate Research Assistantships for Master's Students

Certain academic units in the College of Business Administration are provided with a limited budget for hiring master's students as Graduate Research Assistant I's (GRA I's). During the 1996-98 years, a GRA I stipend is expected to be $600 per quarter. In addition to the stipend, all tuition and matriculation fees are waived. A GRA pays a fee of $112 per quarter regardless of the number of hours in which the student enrolls each quarter. Because GRAs are not guaranteed, and are not awarded until after admission has been granted, international applicants cannot assume these funds will be available to meet the financial resources requirement to qualify for an F-1 visa.
The following criteria must be met by any master's student who is appointed as a GRA I:
   Academic Standing. A master's student must maintain good academic standing (a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA) in any quarter an assistantship is held. See the heading "Scholastic Discipline: Master's and Certificate Programs" in Section 7 (Master's Enrollment) for the definition of cumulative GPA.
   Satisfactory Performance. For a master's student to continue to be hired as a GRA I, a satisfactory overall evaluation on the collegewide GRA evaluation form is required.
   Minimum Hours of Enrollment. A master's student hired as a GRA I is expected to be enrolled for and complete at least 10 hours of appropriate coursework during the quarter.
   Outside Employment. Employment as a GRA I requires a commitment of 10 hours per week during the class weeks of a quarter. Thus, the time devoted to coursework plus being a GRA is expected to be essentially full time. Accordingly, a master's student who is employed as a GRA should not be engaged in any other significant form of employment. Each student hired as a GRA will be expected to sign a certification form to the effect that the student is not otherwise employed or to state the specific employment and time commitment with respect to existing outside employment for approval by the chair/director of the student's academic unit and the associate dean of the college.
   Request and Recommendation. A master's student must explicitly request consideration for a graduate research assistantship after admission to a master's program has been granted. Applications may be obtained from the Office of the Dean. Applications for GRA I's are circulated to the academic unit of the college which houses the student's major or concentration. The academic unit reviews the applications, makes the decisions regarding the awarding of the graduate research assistantships to master's students, and notifies the students who are selected. If the degree program is M.B.A. with the general business major or concentration, the GRA I application will not be forwarded to an academic unit but will be available to any academic unit at its request.

Waivers of Nonresident Tuition

See the headings "Matriculation Fee Resident Students," "Matriculation and Tuition Fees Nonresident Students," and "Regents' Requirements for Georgia Resident Status" earlier in this section for information on resident and nonresident fees and on requirements for qualifying as a Georgia resident for fee-payment purposes.
   International Students on F-1, J-1, or J-2 Visas. The College of Business Administration has an extremely limited number of nonresident tuition waivers for which international graduate students on F-1, J-1, or J-2 visas may apply. These waivers are provided by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and are limited to full-time students attending on the visas specified. Awarding of waivers is competitive and based on academic merit. The records of waiver recipients are reviewed quarterly to determine if progress toward the degree (a minimum of 10 hours of appropriate credit earned quarterly) and academic performance warrant retaining the waiver for the next quarter.
   Because these waivers are not guaranteed, international applicants cannot exclude nonresident tuition from the financial resources they are required to document as part of the admissions process. These waivers are not awarded to graduate students who have earned fewer than 30 hours of credit applicable to the degree at Georgia State University.
   Applications for international nonresident tuition waivers may be obtained from the Office of Academic Assistance and Master's Admissions. Applications are valid for one year (fall quarter through summer quarter). Thus, new applications are not required during the year unless the student has new information to provide. All applications are reviewed each quarter, so students who do not receive a waiver in one quarter will automatically be reconsidered for the next quarter within the year. New applications are required each fall quarter.
   Tuition waivers for other nonresident students. The college also has a limited number of waivers of nonresident tuition that are available to nonresident graduate students who do not qualify for the waivers described above but who enroll as full-time students, defined as a minimum of 10 hours of appropriate coursework each quarter. Awarding of these waivers is competitive and based on academic merit either admission credentials for new students or academic performance and progress toward the degree for continuing students. The records of waiver recipients are reviewed quarterly to determine if the waiver will be retained for the next quarter.
   Applications for these waivers may be obtained from the Office of Academic Assistance and Master's Admissions. Applications are valid for one year (fall quarter through summer quarter). Thus, new applications are not required during the year unless the student has new information to provide. All applications are reviewed each quarter, so students who do not receive a waiver in one quarter will automatically be reconsidered for the next quarter within the year. New applications are required each fall quarter.