The Georgia College & State University Graduate School has designated a portion of its funds to assist International Students who pursue a graduate degree at GC&SU. The University is pleased to be able to use these funds to award IGA's to qualified and deserving students.

1. A student must be regularly admitted to GC&SU and be accepted for regular admission to a graduate program to be considered for the IGA.
2. The IGA waives the additional out-of-state tuition fees that must be paid by all students who are not permanent residents of the State of Georgia.
3. The IGA application of a regularly admitted student will be reviewed by the International Admissions Counselor. Recommendations will be made to the Graduate Dean. All award decisions are final.
4. The IGAs will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, as well as evidence of extra-curricular involvement, and financial need.
5. Once awarded, IGAs are renewable for as long as the GC&SU Graduate student remains both academically and civically qualified.
   • To remain academically qualified, the student must: a) be a graduate carrying a full academic load of 10 hours per semester (but not more than 15 hours), AND b) maintain a minimum 3.00 grade point average (GPA). Grades will be reviewed each semester.
   • To remain civically qualified, a student must: a) participate in the planning and implementation of both the annual International Dinner and the annual International Week, AND b) provide educationally beneficial assistance to the schools and administrative offices to internationalize the curriculum, campus, and community.
6. Students who are in jeopardy of losing their IGA for either academic or civic reasons will be notified. Students will have one semester to improve their performance and return to good standing before the termination of the IGA. If the IGA is lost for either academic or civic reasons, it may not be reinstated.
7. IGAs are required to work 10 hours per week while school is in session (as specified by the GC&SU school to which they are assigned) for the duration of the IGA.
8. The IGA will remain in effect for one full year (including summer semester, if desired) as long as the student remains academically and civically qualified to continue receiving it. A request for renewal of the IGA must be made in April each year.
9. To be considered for the IGA, students must return the following items when they submit their Graduate Application for Admission:
   a) An accurately completed IGA application form, AND
   b) A letter written by the applicant explaining how their own special abilities, interests, and experience will contribute to the process of internationalization of the curriculum, campus, and/or the community, AND
   c) Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the applicant's previous experience.
10. If a student is awarded an IGA and is unable to enroll at GC&SU during the 12-month period following the semester originally indicated, the student must re-apply for the award.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Because of the large number of students applying for the International Graduate Assistantship, and the limited number which the Graduate School of GC&SU is able to award, you should NOT count on this funding when filling out your Declaration of Finances! If you are admitted to GC&SU AND are awarded the International Graduate Assistantship, you will be notified by letter and your 1-20 will reflect the amount of the award.

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