| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.29 |
| Liaison | Kevin Kirsche |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Georgia
PA-7: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.23 / 4.00 |
Kevin
Kirsche Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have policies and programs to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
The HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship programs provide either a portion or all of tuition at UGA for students that graduate from an eligible high school with a certain GPA and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during their college career at UGA. (http://osfa.uga.edu/hope.html#hope)
There are also several grants the University of Georgia participates in that are available to low-income students such as the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. (http://osfa.uga.edu/pell.html)
There is also a needs-based Federal Work-Study program at the University of Georgia (http://osfa.uga.edu/fws/index.html) and several student loans avaible (http://osfa.uga.edu/loans.html).
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate creates an opportunity for faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and improve their ability to contribute to the enhancement of UGA’s welcoming and inclusive environment. The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate is a partnership between the Office of Institutional Diversity, Training and Career Development (Human Resources) and other diversity-related offices and programs across the institution.
- http://diversity.uga.edu/programs/diversity_and_inclusion_certificate/
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide and prepare students and families from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Through UGA's (2) Upward Bound Programs, students from low-income backgrounds are offered the opportunity to prepare for higher education.
Classes in composition, literature, foreign language, mathematics, computer technology, science, and a variety of enrichment courses are offered to participants.
Other services include:
After-school tutoring in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
Information on post secondary education opportunities
GHSGT tutoring
Academic, financial, career and personal advisement
Career development workshops
Activities to acquaint youth with career options
College admissions and financial aid sessions
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
College admission testing - PSAT, ACT, SAT
Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
Stipends
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
The Office of Institutional Diversity at the University of Georgia is excited to announce two phenomenal scholarship opportunities. The Diversity Scholarship and the Black Alumni Scholarship are designed to provide financial support to underrepresented incoming UGA students.
The Diversity Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship of $1,500, awarded to a first-year student. This scholarship is sponsored by the UGA Athletic Association for exceptional students to our university community.
Combined Financial Need and Merit-Based Scholarships
The Goizueta Foundation Scholarships
General Scholarships:
>Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken Spanish
>A Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
>Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
>$3,000 annual renewable scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships:
>Typically 15 new student awards
>Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken Spanish
>Strong academic achievement
>A Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
>Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
>$4,000 annual renewable scholarship
Transfer Scholarships:
>Typically 8-10 new student awards
>Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken Spanish
>A Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
>Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
>$4,000 annual renewable scholarship
>Renewable for two and a half years of undergraduate study or five terms
Leadership Scholarships:
>Typically 7 new student awards
>Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken Spanish
>Strong academic achievement
>Demonstrated strength and commitment to leadership
>A Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
>Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
>$7,500 annual renewable scholarship
Shaw-White Family Scholarship:
>Typically 1-2 new student awards
>Academically competitive students from Northwest Georgia high schools
>Students whose admissions file is complete by December 15th will be automatically considered
>Students must apply for need-based aid via the FAFSA in January and submit it to UGA
>Amounts vary and are renewable
UGA Alumni Association Scholarship:
>Typically 1 new student award
>Academically competitive students must apply for need-based aid via the FAFSA in January and submit to UGA
>Annual $5,000 renewable stipend (in addition to the HOPE scholarship and other potential need-based aid)
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/scholarships-at-uga.html
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
The University of Georgia participates in the federal TRIO programs "Talent Search" and "Upward Bound". Educational Talent Search (ETS) provides academic, career, and financial counseling to participants, encouraging them to graduate high school or reenter the education system to pursue a higher degree. Upward Bound gives support and opportunities to high school students from low-income families where neither parent holds a bachelor's degree to pursue higher degrees.
http://dae.uga.edu/initiatives-2/trio/
A brief description of the institution’s other policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
The UGA Faculty Statement on Diversity
The University of Georgia is the flagship institution of higher education in the state of Georgia. It has a duty to prepare its students to function effectively, to be leaders and to be citizens of the state, region and nation. Part of this duty is to prepare students to work in a diverse environment. This duty includes an obligation to expose students to a robust exchange of ideas within a student body representing the greatest possible variety of backgrounds. Such exposure is an essential part of our obligation to prepare students to interact in an increasingly diverse workforce and society, both domestically and internationally. In order to provide a diverse learning environment, the University will adopt policies and practices to increase diversity among its entering students.
ALSO - Intercultural Affairs (ICA) provides student centered support of academic excellence, advocacy, and intercultural education. It supports the institutional mission of fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and members of the surrounding community. Ultimately, ICA's goal is to carry out the University of Georgia's mission to prepare students to be global citizens through campus based educational initiatives, lectures, student advisement, and leadership development.
Intercultural Affairs (ICA) is composed of FOUR distinct departments whose sole purpose is to serve students and expand opportunities for inter-cultural interaction and experiences for students at UGA:
African American Cultural Center
International Student Life
LGBT Center
Multicultural Services and Programs
Also, see the UGA Diversity Plan:
Does the institution have policies and programs to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of the institution’s scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
The HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship have a minimum enrollment requirement and thus are available to part-time students.
A brief description of the institution’s on-site child care facility, partnership with a local facility, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
The University Childcare Center (UCC) is located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. UGA contracted with Prodigies Childcare Management, LLC to manage the UCC, and UGA Human Resources oversees the contract with Prodigies Child Care Management. The University Childcare Center operates based on the most stringent standards of national accrediting childcare associations with regard to child-to-teacher ratios, classroom sizes, and teacher training. UCC uses The Creative Curriculum for infants, toddlers, and twos as well as for preschool.
The Child Development Lab (CDL) at the McPhaul Center is affiliated with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and is located on the main UGA campus. The Child Development Lab uses The HighScope Curriculum for infants, toddlers, and twos as well as for preschool and the lottery-funded PreK classroom. The CDL is NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited.
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (tracking accessibility and affordability)? (If data is not available, select 'No'):
The percentage of entering students that are low-income (0-100):
The graduation/success rate for low-income students (0-100):
On average, the percentage of need that was met for students who were awarded any need-based aid (e.g. as reported to the U.S. Common Data Set initiative, item H2) (0-100):
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required (i.e. the percentage of graduates who have not taken out interest-bearing loans) (0-100):
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students (0-100):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
For the purposes of Part 2:
--"Low-income students" are defined as students eligible for the Pell Grant.
--20% of fall 2016 entering freshmen were Pell eligible
--78.6% of fall 2011 Pell-eligible entering in-state freshmen students have graduated as of Nov 28, 2017
--71.44% in 2016-17 per our 2016 Common Data Set
--53% of undergraduates who started at our institution as first- time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 did not receive student loans
For the purposes of Part 2:
--"Low-income students" are defined as students eligible for the Pell Grant.
--20% of fall 2016 entering freshmen were Pell eligible
--78.6% of fall 2011 Pell-eligible entering in-state freshmen students have graduated as of Nov 28, 2017
--71.44% in 2016-17 per our 2016 Common Data Set
--53% of undergraduates who started at our institution as first- time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 did not receive student loans
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