Scholarships and Textbook Assistance

1. Have your academic transcript ready – you will need it to answer some of the questions on the application. You can access your transcript from Titan Experience.
2. Read the Getting Started Guide for step-by-step instructions on applying online.
3. Visit the online scholarship system.
4. Once you have applied for scholarships, check your application to make sure that your instructor has submitted a recommendation for you. Your application will not be considered complete without a recommendation from your current instructor.
5. Check your student email account frequently. All scholarship announcements will be sent to these email accounts. Foundation staff cannot provide scholarship award information over the phone.

Q.	How can scholarship funds be used?
A.	: Scholarship funds will be applied to the student’s College account to be used for tuition and fees (after all other financial aid has been awarded and applied to student’s account). If your scholarship award is greater than your account balance, the difference will be refunded to you to be used for education-related expenses. Please ensure you have set up your BankMobile account as this is how the Business Office processes refunds. Scholarship funds are posted and disbursed through the Business Office. Scholarships are awarded per semester and may be used only for the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
Q.	I’ve been awarded a scholarship but I have enough financial aid to cover my tuition and fees. What can I do?
A.	In the event that a student has enough financial aid to cover tuition and fees, scholarship funds will be refunded to the student to purchase education-related expenses such as program supplies. Please ensure you have set up your BankMobile account as this is how the Business Office processes refunds.
Q.	What scholarships can I apply for using the online system?
A.	Only scholarships offered through the CGTC Foundation (does not include or affect scholarships available through the Financial Aid Office or through government or private organizations).
Q.	How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?
A.	Award notifications are sent via student email. You will be notified whether you were awarded or denied a scholarship for every scholarship you applied to.
Q.	I applied for scholarships last semester – do I need to start over in the online system?
A.	Not completely. You will always use the same email address and password; however, you will have to repeat the application process each semester.
Q.	I’ve forgotten my password. What can I do?
A.	Click the Forgot Password link on the main login screen, then follow the steps to reset your password.
Q.	How do I know if my instructor has submitted a recommendation for me?
A.	You will see the following status in the Instructor Recommendation tab in the online system:
Q.	I’ve been awarded a scholarship… now what do I need to do?
A.	All scholarship recipients are required to submit a thank you letter to their scholarship donor. Check your award notification email for instructions.
Q.	What if I have questions or need help with my online application?
A.	For questions regarding your online scholarship application, contact technical support at (888) 258-5628 (option 2) Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, or send an email. For questions regarding scholarship requirements, please contact Sydney Hall at sshall@centralgatech.edu or (478) 476-5172.

Why say thank you?
All of the scholarships that we offer are made possible by generous contributions from donors who believe in our students and want to help them succeed. By writing a thank you letter, you’re letting our donors know how much you appreciate their gift to you and also how that gift will impact your academic goals.

What are the requirements for writing a thank you letter?
Thank you letters can be handwritten or typed and can be a thank you card or letter. Your thank you letter is a reflection of you. Your thank you letter must be sincere and original, not copying a thank you letter submitted from a previous semester or an AI-generated letter. Before you submit your letter, make sure it is written in your own words, includes specific goals, and mentions how the scholarship helps you. Consider following this checklist to ensure your thank you letter is acceptable. Please pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation when writing your letter. If you receive more than one scholarship, you must write an individual thank you letter for each scholarship. You are allowed two attempts to submit an acceptable thank you letter, which includes your first submission.

Download Thank You Letter Template:

• .docx (Word Document)

• .pdf (Portable Document Format)

Who do I address the thank you letter to?
Information about all scholarships offered by the CGTC Foundation can be found here. Please address your thank you letter to the sponsor(s) listed for each scholarship.

Where do I send my thank you letter?
You must either upload your thank you letter directly from your AwardSpring account through the follow-up section, or you can bring your letter or card to the Foundation Office (Macon Campus – Building A, Room 413 or Warner Robins Campus, Building E, Room 106).

For questions regarding your online scholarship application, contact technical support at (888) 258-5628 (option 2) Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, or send an email.

For questions regarding scholarship requirements, please contact Sydney Hall at sshall@centralgatech.edu or 478-476-5172.

1. Have your academic transcript ready – you will need it to answer some of the questions on the application. You can access your transcript from Titan Experience.
2. Submit ALL financial aid paperwork to the Financial Aid office (your scholarship application cannot be evaluated until ALL financial aid has posted to your student account).
3. Have your receipt(s) that show your purchase of your required textbook(s) for the current semester. You will be required to upload a copy or image of your receipt(s) or of your Banner account that shows your CRN Book Charge(s) (if you opted into BibliU eBooks) that show the purchase of your required textbook(s) for the current semester. The item(s) purchased, date purchased, and method of payment MUST BE VISIBLE in the image(s).
4. View the step-by-step guide to applying for a Textbook Scholarship online.
5. After reading the guide from step 4, visit the online scholarship system.
6. Check your student email account frequently. All scholarship announcements will be sent to these email accounts. Foundation staff cannot provide scholarship award information over the phone.

Q.	What qualifies as required textbooks?
A.	Required textbooks include: textbooks, program supplies (like cosmetology and welding kits), digital course materials such as SAM, MyMathLab, and BibliU eBooks. Textbook Scholarships are not awarded for supplemental materials, only required textbooks or kits.
Q.	How much will I be awarded?
A.	A: The amount of the scholarship will depend on your out-of-pocket expenses for the semester (the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks less financial aid that you have been awarded). The maximum award per student will be $500, and scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available.
Q.	Who can apply for a Textbook Scholarship?
A.	Current students who do not have enough financial aid to cover the cost of their textbooks.
Q.	What can disqualify me from receiving a Textbook Scholarship?
A.	A: GPA less than 2.0 (students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to qualify); sufficient financial aid not including loans, VA benefits, or a third party scholarship (students who receive enough financial assistance to cover textbooks are not eligible); incomplete financial aid (if your financial aid is not complete, you will not be considered for a scholarship); you used financial aid, VA benefits, or a third party scholarship to purchase your textbooks or will be reimbursed the cost of your textbooks; Dual Enrollment, DAP, CPH, and transient students may not be eligible; students who have completed more than two Associate Degrees at CGTC, not including AAS General Studies and AAS Technical Studies, may not be eligible.
Q.	How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?
A.	Award notifications are sent via student email. You will be notified whether you were awarded or denied a scholarship.
Q.	I’ve been awarded a scholarship… now what do I need to do?
A.	A: Scholarship funds will take several days to post to your student account. Once the scholarship has been applied to your account, your refund will be processed and sent to BankMobile. Please ensure your BankMobile account is set up to receive refunds as this is how you will receive your scholarship money. If you have any questions regarding BankMobile, please contact the Cashier at (478) 757-3412. Please follow this link to set up your BankMobile account and to check on your refund preference: https://disbursements.bmtx.com/refundchoices/.
Q.	I applied for scholarships last semester – do I need to start over in the online system?
A.	Not completely. You will always use the same email address and password; however, you will have to repeat the application process each semester.
Q.	I’ve forgotten my password. What can I do?
A.	Click the Forgot Password link on the main login screen, then follow the steps to reset your password.
Q.	What if I have questions or need help with my online application?
A.	For questions regarding your online scholarship application, contact technical support at (888) 258-5628 (option 2) Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, or send an email. For questions regarding scholarship requirements, please contact Sydney Hall at sshall@centralgatech.edu or (478) 476-5172.

For questions regarding your online scholarship application, contact technical support at (888) 258-5628 (option 2) Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, or send an email.

For questions regarding scholarship requirements, please contact Sydney Hall at sshall@centralgatech.edu or 478-476-5172.