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9. In the event that a legal resident of Georgia is appointed as guardian of a non-resident
minor, such minor will not be permitted to register as a resident student until the
expiration of one year from the date of court appointment, and then only upon proper
showing that such appointment was not made to avoid payment of the non-resident
fees.
10. 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 shall be entitled to enroll in University institutions
on payment of resident fees. This arrangement shall apply to those Consular officers
whose nations operate on the principle of educational reciprocity with the United States.
11. Military personnel and their dependents stationed in Georgia and on active duty, except
military personnel assigned to System institutions for educational purposes, shall pay
the same fees assessed residents of Georgia.
12. A nonresident student whose parent, spouse, or legal guardian who has been a legal
resident of Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the
date of registration, shall pay the same fees assessed residents of Georgia.
The burden of proof of residency status rests with the student. The college reserves
the right to require the documentation it deems necessary when a student feels that
circumstances have changed to warrant reconsideration of residency status. It
shall be the student's responsibility to submit a petition for review. To be
guaranteed residency consideration, the petition should be submitted prior to the
beginning of the semester that residency is requested.
13. Recently Separated Military Service Personnel – Members of a uniformed military
service of the United States who, within twelve months of separation from such service,
enroll in an academic program and demonstrate the intent to become a permanent
resident of Georgia. This waiver may be granted for not more than one year.
E. APPEAL OF RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION
Students have the right to appeal their residency classification. Such an appeal must state
the nature of the grievance and the desired outcome in writing and must be directed to the
President of the College.
F. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Darton State College offers a variety of financial aid programs, which include grants,
scholarships, loans and employment opportunities. To be considered for any type of financial
aid, an applicant must (1) be admitted as a regular student and (2) complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) Financial aid awards are made on a rolling
basis throughout the year. Students must re-apply each year to determine continued
eligibility.
Federal Pell Grant
- Largest federal aid program; based on need.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
-
Limited funds for
students with exceptional need.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
- Opportunity to earn financial aid through work; based on need.
To be considered for FWS, students should apply through the Career Development Center.