Georgia Highlands College now offers the equivalent of in-state tuition to all residents of Alabama who meet the requirements for admission. Admitted students may apply for the Border State Waiver online by completing the form below:
To be considered for in-state tuition waiver, this form and ALL supporting documents must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the last day of registration for the term you are seeking a tuition waiver. Approved waivers are not retroactive.
Complete waiver packets can be submitted by:
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, the college now serves thousands of students from over 30 counties in Northwest Georgia. GHC has five sites in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas, as well as a robust online program. GHC offers over 40 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online. GHC is proud to support the local economy with a regional economic impact of nearly $170 million.