The College of Coastal Georgia can help you acquire the skills, experience and credentials you need to advance in your career or to further your education. Coastal Georgia offers six Bachelor's degrees and nearly 50 Associate's degrees � find one that's right for you.

Admission to the College of Coastal Georgia is an easy process when completed in a timely manner. The Office of Admissions provides information to high school students applying to Coastal Georgia and current college students who want to transfer CCGA. To apply online, click on "Apply Now" and complete the application for admission.

Admissions Process

If you follow the five step guide below, you will have a problem-free admission and registration experience. Our goal is to expedite the admissions process to ensure student satisfaction.

Click here to fill out your Application. Applications are due 30 days prior to the start of the semester.
Send all your educational transcripts (high school and/or college) and/or your GED scores to the Office of Admissions, College of Coastal Georgia, 3700 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520.
Send your Immunization Records. Click here to download immunization form. The State of Georgia requires that all public institutions look for the following immunizations: Adult Tetanus for all students, Hepatitis B if you are 18 or younger, Chicken pox (or history of the disease) if you were born after 1980, and 2 doses of Measles, Mumps & Rubella if you were born after 1957. Check with your local health department or family physician to locate your records or to receive a new immunization.
Submit your official SAT or ACT scores. Students scoring a minimum of 430 SAT Critical Reading or 17 ACT English will be exempt from completing COMPASS placement testing in English; Students scoring a minimum of 400 SAT Math or 17 ACT Math will be exempt from completing COMPASS placement testing in Math.
Click here to check on your admissions status until you have been admitted.

Application Deadlines:

Spring 2011 � December 1, 2010
Summer 2011 � May 2, 2011
Fall 2011 � July 15, 2011

Important Admissions Facts

To be eligible for all College of Coastal Georgia Foundation Scholarships, students must provide the college with SAT/ACT scores.

Providing Coastal Georgia Admissions with SAT/ACT scores may exempt prospective students from institutional placement testing.

Transfer students seeking acceptance to certain degree programs must apply to the College, then separately apply to their desired degree program. Programs requiring an additional application are: Radiologic Science, Business Administration, Health Informatics, Teacher Education, and Nursing.

In-State Tuition Validation

All new applicants seeking admission to the College for any academic semester beginning on or after July 1, 2010, and requesting in-state classification for tuition purposes, will be required to provide validation of residency in both the State of Georgia and the United States. Please refer to the College's In-State Tuition Validation policy for additional information.

Financial Aid

While an education from the College of Coastal Georgia is a good value, finding the money for college isn't always easy. The Financial Aid Office provides information and counseling on financial aid opportunities for which you may qualify. These include federal and state grants (Pell Grant, HOPE Grant, etc.), scholarships from national and local supporters and student loans. There are also opportunities for part-time work to pay for a portion of your educational expenses. The Financial Aid Office also has a Veteran's counselor to help veterans, their spouses and/or dependents apply for VA educational benefits. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office (912.279.5722) or visit the Financial Aid webpage or GAcollege411 link.

Financial Aid instructions

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or www.GAcollege411.org
The College of Coastal Georgia Title IV code is 001558
Fill out HOPE application at www.GAcollege411.org
Institutional Scholarship Application is available through the Financial Aid section of the CCG website

Support Services

At the College of Coastal Georgia you will find advisors and many support services to help you succeed - even if you have never gone to college or have been away from college for a long time.

Orientation sessions will make you feel at home. Faculty and staff provide academic advising, career exploration activities and free academic workshops that cover test taking and note taking skills, and other more technical skills, such as how to use a graphing calculator, how to use electronic library resources, and more.

Student Support Services is a federally funded educational opportunity, TRIO program, which provides academic support to students who come from low-income families; students who are defined as first-generation (neither the student's parents or guardians have received a four-year degree; or students who have documented disabilities.