All John H. Lounsbury College of Education students are encouraged to complete the financial aid application available from the Georgia College & State University Financial Aid Office 478-445-5149 even if they do not intend to receive financial aid through GCSU while enrolled. Some state and national scholarships and other awards are given based on merit and need. Not having a financial aid application on file could disqualify a student from consideration for these awards.
College of Education Scholarships
Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarship
Please find out more about the Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarship from the Georgia Student Finance Commission at (800) 505-4732.
- Be a legal resident of Georgia
- Be a graduate of a Georgia public high school
- Be enrolled in a Georgia public college as a full-time undergraduate
- Be classified as a Junior or Senior level student and admitted to the department of education of the college
- Have a cumulative grade average of 3.25 or higher
- Indicate a strong desire to be a teacher
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue the teaching profession. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more details.
Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
The Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is a scholarship for future science teacher candidates who will be juniors.
To Apply:
1. Go to MyGCSU
2. Login using your campus credentials
3. Select Scholarship Application System in the Service Apps area.
4. Complete Scholarship Application and Submit
If you have questions, please send an email to scholarships@gcsu.edu
Contact for Information on How to Set Up an Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Joanne L. Previts
Interim Dean
CBX 70 Georgia College & State University
220C Kilpatrick Education Center
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-2518 Fax: 478-445-6582
joanne.previts@gcsu.edu