Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Grant Program
The Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Grant Program provides financial aid to 10th to 12th grade public high school students in Georgia, covering tuition, fees, and books for up to 15 semester hours per term at Technical College System of Georgia institutions, to help them pursue technical certificates or diplomas in high-demand fields.
The Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Grant Program offers financial support to Georgia public high school students in grades 10 through 12 who are pursuing an Accelerated Career Diploma (ACD) through the Georgia Department of Education. The grant enables these students to enroll at Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institutions in Associate of Applied Science programs, diploma programs, or two technical certificates in high-demand career fields. The ACE Grant covers standard tuition, waives mandatory fees, and provides required books for up to 15 semester hours per term. The program is available year-round, with application deadlines varying by school term. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet specific eligibility requirements, including Selective Service registration for eligible males.
Award Range
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Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The award covers tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs for up to 15 semester hours per term. Institutions must waive fees and provide textbooks at no cost.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
ACE Grant Eligible Institutions Effective FY 2025, Fall Term Albany Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta TechnicalCollege Central Georgia Technical College Chattahoochee Technical College Coastal Pines Technical College Columbus Technical College Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Piedmont Technical College Gwinnett Technical College Lanier Technical College North Georgia Technical College Oconee Fall Line Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Savannah Technical College South Georgia Technical College Southeastern Technical College Southern Crescent Technical College Southern Regional Technical College West Georgia Technical College Wiregrass Georgia Technical College The application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student's withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. It is recommended that you submit your ACE Grant application as early as possible; the earlier you apply, the earlier the funds are disbursed to your school and credited to your account. Note: Additional college-specific application and/or deadline requirements may be required. Check with your high school and TCSG postsecondary institution which may set earlier institutional deadlines each semester.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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Grantor
Georgia Student Finance Commission
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