Georgia Tech is committed to “improving the human condition in Georgia, the United States, and around the globe”. Georgia Tech’s Office of International Education is able to administer the graduate out-of-country tuition waiver to current students holding F-1 visas and experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties that could prevent students from reaching their academic goals.
Graduate out-of-country tuition waivers are awarded to a limited number of students who are not funding by their department and are able to demonstrate they are experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. Those who are approved for the graduate out-of-country tuition waiver and are classified under the out-of-country or out-of-state tuition rate will have their tuition reduced down to the in-state tuition rate.
The waiver is not a scholarship, but rather a way for students to continue their studies during short periods of financial stress. Therefore, this waiver should not be seen as a long-term solution to ongoing financial stress. Students experiencing long-term financial stress can review OIE’s website on Financial Assistance for International Students and contact OIE by emailing info@oie.gatech.edu for additional information. Since there are a limited number of waivers available per semester, OIE strong encourages students experiencing financial difficulties to research other ways to finance their education.
Please expand the accordions below for information regarding the Out-of-Country Tuition Waiver application cycle.
- AY 2024-25
Semester Application Opens Application Closes Recipients Notified Fall 2024 May 13 at 4:00 PM ET June 10 at 4:00 PM ET Week of July 8 Spring 2025 October 7 at 4:00 PM ET November 4 at 4:00 PM ET Week of December 9 Summer 2025 February 3 at 4:00 PM ET March 3 at 4:00 PM ET Week of April 7 - AY 2025-26
Semester Application Opens Application Closes Recipients Notified Fall 2025 May 12 at 4:00 PM ET June 9 at 4:00 PM ET Week of July 14 Spring 2026 October 6 at 4:00 PM ET November 3 at 4:00 PM ET Week of December 8 Summer 2026 February 2 at 4:00 PM ET March 2 at 4:00 PM ET Week of April 6 - AY 2026-27
Semester
Application Opens
Application Closes
Recipients Notified
Fall 2026
May 11 at 4:00 PM ET
June 8 at 4:00 PM ET
Week of July 13
Spring 2027
October 5 at 4:00 PM ET
November 2 at 4:00 PM ET
Week of December 7
Summer 2027
February 1 at 4:00 PM ET
March 1 at 4:00 PM ET
Week of April 5
Eligibility
Applicants and recipients of the Graduate Out-of-Country Tuition Waiver should demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership skills as well as financial difficulties.
1. Applicant must have been enrolled full-time for at least one (1) semester at Georgia Tech in F status prior to the semester for which they are applying. Students returning from a leave of absence are unfortunately not eligible until they have completed at least one full-time semester after their return.
2. Applicant must be a master's student who has not received funding from their department for the semester in which they are seeking the waiver (e.g., GRA, GTA, Fellowship, etc.). There may be limited exceptions where PhD students may be eligible to apply, if they have lost their departmental funding.
3. Applicant must be enrolled full-time for the semester in which he/she will receive the waiver. Exceptions may be made in an applicant's final semester or summer.
4. Applicant must be able to demonstrate extreme financial need based on unexpected difficulties that are out of the student's control (e.g., death/illness/loss of employment of financial supporter, natural disaster/political instability/severe inflation or de-valuation affecting source of funding).
5. Active involvement in GT student organizations, community service, or volunteer activities while at Georgia Tech.
6. Minimum 2.50 cumulative Georgia Tech GPA. *Applications will not be considered if GPA does meet minimum requirement at the time of submission.
7. An application must be submitted each semester for which you would like to be considered for the Graduate Out-of-Country Tuition Waiver.
8. Eligible and approved students can receive the Graduate Out-of-Country Tuition Waiver no more than two times for the duration of their studies.
Submitting an Application
The Graduate Out-of-Country Tuition Waiver application can be found in iStart under Programs and Events. If you encounter any issues accessing or filling out the e-form during the application period, please e-mail us at least five business days before the application deadline: info@oie.gatech.edu. We will not be able to assist with technical issues after the application closes. Please read all instructions carefully and send any questions to info@oie.gatech.edu.