Completing the Process

Student Eligibility

U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens with a valid Social Security number
Persons who have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate
Officially accepted for admissions at Atlanta Metropolitan College or currently enrolled as a regular student in good standing and seeking a degree
If male, has registered with the Selective Service Administration. Register with Selective Service at www.sss.gov
Not in default on federal student loan or does not owe a refund to the Pell Grant program
Applicants for any state funds such as HOPE Scholarship, HOPE GED, or LEAP, must meet the Georgia residency requirements as defined by the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents

A student's financial aid file must consist of the following items before aid can be awarded
A valid FAFSA received by the semester's deadline date that does not have to be corrected or correction has been made by the deadline. *A Rejected FAFSA is not valid
If required, the appropriate years' signed federal tax returns and verification worksheet
Any other requested documents submitted by the deadline
Officially accepted for admissions to the college; all documents and records submitted to the Admissions Office by the financial aid deadline
Upon completion of file, a student will receive an award letter, if eligible.
Students are encouraged to check financial aid status via the “Student Portal”