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Military Scholarships and Assistance

GI BILL®
Applying for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill® programs

Army Tuition Assistance
Army Tuition Assistance (TA) is available to members of the active duty Army, Army National Guard or Reserves beginning ONE YEAR after the completion of Basic/AIT.

Yearly application to the ��Ů�� Financial Aid Office

Yearly application to the ��Ů�� Financial Aid Office

Georgia Out of State Tuition Waivers for the Military
Submit application to Registrar’s Office.

(Gilman-McCain Scholarship)
Provides study abroad funding for children and spouses of Active Duty service member. If you are interested in applying or want to know more please make an .

Verification of Status

Submit annual application to the Financial Aid Office.

Submit annual application to the Financial Aid Office.

If you feel you are eligible please contact the financial aid office.

Apply for tuition assistance through your branch of service and provide the approval documents to the ��Ů�� Business Office.

Covers tuition, fees, and more for veterans. It can help save your GI Bill® for later use. If you are interested in applying or want to know more please make an .

For Additional Information:

Aireyll Simmons
aireyll.simmons@ung.edu
706-864-1415
Schedule Zoom Meeting with Aireyll Simmons
Fax: 706-864-1411
308 Stewart Center (Financial Aid)
Dahlonega, GA

Statement on concerns about textbook

Recently, questions have been raised about a passage in a course textbook. After fully reviewing the concern, we want to be clear: the reference in question was not describing Christians or Christianity. The passage refers to an extremist group that misuses Christian symbols to promote hate.

In today’s world, misunderstandings can travel quickly. But our foundation at the University of North Georgia remains steady. We respect people of all beliefs. We reject hate. And we are committed to preparing students to think critically, lead with integrity, and serve in communities across our state, nation, and world.

Education is not about avoiding difficult words or ideas — it is about teaching students to navigate them with context, discernment, and respect. The world is complex, and we are developing students to lead in both these times and what lies ahead. That is what this course, and this university, are about.

We also recognize that learning and scholarship sometimes touch on sensitive, complex, or controversial ideas. That is not a weakness of higher education — it is its strength. Our responsibility is to provide the context, freedom, and support that allow both students and faculty to engage with these ideas thoughtfully. Academic freedom allows us to remain true to our values: protecting freedoms, honoring all beliefs, rejecting hate in every form, and preparing leaders who can meet a complex world with courage and integrity.

While one line in a textbook can get lost in translation, our values have never wavered. For 152 years, the University of North Georgia remains committed to building leaders through debate, dialogue, and learning. That is who we are. And that is what we will continue to do.