Admissions
The College of Coastal Georgia can give you the skills, experience and credentials you need to advance in your career or to further your education. CCG offers technical and career certificate programs, which only take a few months, as well as Associates, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Find one that's right for you.
The College of Coastal Georgia has an open admissions policy, so there's no reason not to apply.
Admissions Requirements
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.
- Do you need to test? Since CCG does not require students to submit SAT or ACT scores, most applicants need to take the Compass Placement Exam. Students who have taken the SAT or ACT should submit their scores to the Admissions Office for possible exemption from placement testing.
- Click here to check on your admissions status until you have been admitted.
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 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 are involved in 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. |