In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we know many students are facing tough challenges. Georgia Military College is here for you, and we are doing everything we can to ensure no one is left behind. We have plans to provide extensions and support for those affected with the goal of completing the term. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, and we’ll be flexible and supportive as we move forward. As Quarter 1 ends, we remain committed to your success, so please check here regularly for updates as we monitor recovery efforts. For those who cannot make it to campus, GMC will make every effort to work with you individually. Additionally, we are closely monitoring the development and potential impact of Hurricane Milton. At this time, the storm’s path is being tracked carefully, and there is no immediate cause for alarm in our area. However, we want to ensure that you are prepared and informed in case the situation changes. Your safety is our top priority, and we will communicate any necessary actions promptly on our website, through email, text, and social media as necessary. Learn More

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Consumer Information Disclosure

2024 Schedule

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires that colleges make available to current and prospective students essential information concerning each institution’s academic programs, retention rates, graduation rates, crime reports, financial aid procedures, and more to better inform higher education consumers.

The Higher Education Act protects the consumer’s right to know important facts about each institution’s student services, student success metrics, campus safety and security, the cost to attend, and other information needed to make fully informed choices when selecting colleges and universities.

It is the College’s hope that centralization of this information makes it easier for prospective students, enrolled students, and their families to access the information they need to make the best possible decisions.

For additional information about Georgia Military College and a comparison to other institutions of higher education, please see the College Navigator website maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. This site contains useful information about more than 7,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States, including Georgia Military College.

 

GMC Resource Management Office
201 E. Greene Street, Milledgeville, Ga. 31061
fahelp@gmc.edu
478-387-4895

GMC Registrar’s Office
430 S. Jefferson Street, Milledgeville, Ga. 31061
registrar@gmc.edu
478-387-4900

 

Accreditation 

The State of Georgia established Georgia Military College (GMC) in 1879, Georgia law (Official Code of Georgia 20-3-541).  Also, by an act of the State General Assembly, Georgia Code 20-3-560, GMC is assigned a statutory it’s higher education mission and is authorized to offer associate degree and Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accredited GMC for the first time in 1940.  The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in Fall of 2022.

Campus Safety and Crime

The primary concern of Campus Safety is to ensure the safety and security of all members of the campus community. In compliance with Federal law, Campus Security makes available safety and crime statistics, a daily log and a fire log on its website, Campus Security – Georgia Military College GMC. This security report also outlines procedures for any residential student who is believed to be missing, how to report criminal actions or other emergencies happening on campus, and the reporting of sexual crimes, sexual assault or other matters.

Constitution Day

Under the statutory requirement, any postsecondary institution receiving federal funds must hold an educational program pertaining to the U.S. Constitution on September 17 of each year. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance recognizing the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization. It is normally observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia. Various activities are held across the institution including a parade, reading of the Constitution, trivia and games, and classroom discussions.

Copyright Infringement

Georgia Military College is committed to respecting the rights of copyright holders and complying with copyright law. GMC recognizes that the exclusive rights of copyright holders are balanced by limitations on those rights under federal copyright law, including the right to make fair use of copyrighted materials and the right to perform or display works during face-to-face teaching activities. Under Policy 1005 of the GMC Policy, GMC employees and students are prohibited from using copyrighted works in any way that is not authorized by specific exemptions in the copyright law, including those granted explicitly to educators in classroom settings or licenses or written permission from the copyright owner. The full policy can be located at Policy-2010.pdf (gmc.edu).

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

Georgia Military College is a Drug-Free School (GMC Policy 5007 “Drug-Free Workplace”). Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Federal Regulations require that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of higher learning must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or, distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

On the Milledgeville campus, the Department of Health Services sponsors ongoing programs specifically addressing substance abuse, responsible decision-making, and healthy lifestyles. Literature and pamphlets available through Health Services and participation in National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and National Collegiate Drug Awareness Week are examples of such programs. For main campus students seeking assistance with suspected drug or alcohol problems, Academic Support Services and Health Services offices are available for initial dialogue and assistance in defining the extent of any problem.

Employees should seek assistance through the Human Resources Office. If a substance abuse problem is determined to exist, referral may be made to the Oconee Center Alcohol and Drug Service (478-445-5518) or other certified rehabilitation programs. Campus/Extension Center students should see the Assistant Director who will provide informational materials and refer students to the local Hospital.

Educational Programs

Electronic Communication

In accordance with Georgia Military College policy (Student-Services-020823.pdf (gmc.edu), every student is required to have an email address to which official college communications can be sent.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Georgia Military College has an Emergency/Disaster Preparedness SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) that provides guidelines, structure, and a process in dealing with a wide range of crises. This manual describes what GMC will do to prevent and manage crises to minimize their impact on the school and the student body.

In the event of a natural or man-made crisis or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus, GMC has procedures to notify the campus community immediately. The primary communication method is the Regroup of emergency notifications to student cellular phones. A series of loudspeakers in each building on the Milledgeville campus follow this method. This voice or tone notification can be activated remotely by Campus Police and certain college administrators. Within an individual building, in Milledgeville and the satellite sites, the Senior Building Occupant is responsible for locking down the building, notifying law enforcement, as appropriate, and notifying the student body. An email notification is also available for staff, faculty, and students with a GMC email account.

Georgia Military College will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the emergency notification system, unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

In the event of a potential emergency, GMC Campus Police, and the Senior Building Occupant will immediately investigate to confirm the situation. If the emergency is confirmed, notification procedures outlined in the SOP will be followed. The Senior Building Occupant alerts law enforcement/Campus Police and the Dean of Students. The Dean notifies the Chief of Staff and, if appropriate, convenes the Crisis Management Response Team. Campus Police, in consultation with the Dean of Students, will initiate the emergency notification system.

The Office of Communications will notify the larger community through press releases.

Georgia Military College tests the emergency communication and evacuation procedures at least annually. All sirens are operational. Moreover, GMC uses a security monitoring company that regularly tests the system and each of the components.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

Georgia Military College complies with the requirements of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) by completing an annual report of participation rates, financial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The Georgia Military College Report is available by searching Georgia Military College on the U.S. Department of Post-Secondary Education website or by contacting the Department of Physical Education for a printed copy.

2024 EADA Survey Report

Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA)

Georgia Military College, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 which is designed to protect the student’s rights with regard to educational records maintained by the institution. Under this Act, an eligible student (a student who is 18 years of age) or parent whose child is under the age of 18 has the following rights:

  1. Inspect and review the student’s educational record
  2. Request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
  3. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information (PII) contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
  4. File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Georgia Military College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The Georgia Military College FERPA Policy Statement is available at: https://www.gmc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FERPA.pdf

Financial Aid Disbursement Policies and Procedures

Financial aid (grants, loans and scholarships) will be disbursed to the student account up to ten days prior to the start of each term and can be used for various educational expenses, including books and supplies.

Financial Aid

Descriptions of available federal, state, institutional, and private sources of student assistance, application procedures, eligibility criteria, recipient selection criteria and criteria to determine award amounts, methods of disbursement, terms and conditions of Federal Work-Study or loans, Federal Direct Student Loan entrance and exit counseling, sample loan repayment schedule, employment opportunities, student rights and responsibilities, and satisfactory academic progress standards are available at: https://www.gmc.edu/financial-aid/.  A breakdown of the estimated cost of attendance used to determine student eligibility for federal student assistance is available at: https://www.gmc.edu/tuition-fees/

Information About the Institution

Descriptions of academic programs and degree offerings are available from various satellites are available at Degree Programs Archive – Georgia Military College GMC.

Georgia Military College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associates (at all locations) and Bachelor’s degrees (with the Global Online Leadership College). Contact the Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia Military College. All other queries about programs, services, or admissions should be directed to GMC at (800) 387-4900.

Information regarding complaint procedures against the Commission or its accredited institutions may be found at Home – SACSCOC.  Information regarding the faculty of Georgia Military College can be found at: https://www.gmc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GMC-Web-Faculty-Roster-2023-2024.pdf

Information regarding initiatives to improve academic programs at Georgia Military College is available at Mission & Vision – Georgia Military College GMC. Information regarding student concerns and complaint procedures can be found at Complaints.pdf (gmc.edu).

Information regarding requirements for admission to academic program, the transfer student application process, and the criteria the college uses regarding transfer credits earned at another institution is available at Admissions Process – Georgia Military College GMC.

Institutional Withdrawal Policy

Information regarding the institutional policy on withdrawing from classes can be found at Financial Aid – Georgia Military College GMC. Students should contact their Grad Coach with questions about the academic impact of their withdrawal. Recipients of veterans’ education benefits will also need to work closely with their Grad Coach to see how their benefits might be affected. Financial Aid may be affected by withdrawing from classes in accordance with federal policies.

Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculator provides an estimate of typical expenses and financial aid to attend the University of Georgia. The estimates may be used to help students determine “net cost”—likely out-of-pocket expenses to attend Georgia Military College. Additional information and calculation is available at:  https://gmc.clearcostcalculator.com/student/default/netpricecalculator/survey

Notice to Victims of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking

If you believe a student has engaged in, or if you have knowledge of, or if you have been a victim of, sexual misconduct that is prohibited as outlined at Title IX Nondiscrimination and Harassment – Georgia Military College GMC. Complaints can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator, Megan Brooks, who can be reached at mbrooks@gmc.edu or at (478) 387-4957. More information on the policy, including the Bill of Rights can be found at Title IX Nondiscrimination and Harassment – Georgia Military College GMC.

Refund Policies

When a student withdraws during a term, the amount of federal financial aid earned by the student is determined on a pro-rata basis up to the end of the 60% of the term. For example, if the student has completed 30% of the term, he or she has earned 30% of the aid originally scheduled to be received. Once a student has completed more than 60% of the term, he or she has earned all of his or her federal financial aid. (Federal Work Study funds are excluded from the return of Title IV funds requirements.)

If a student has received excess fund, the College must return a portion of the excess equal to or the lesser of:

  • The student’s institutional charged multiplied by unearned percentage of funds, or
  • The entire amount of the excess funds.

If the aid to be returned is in the form of a loan that has been released to the student (or parent) borrower, the student (or parent) can repay the loan in accordance with the terms of the promissory note over a period of time. If the aid to be returned is in the form of grant funds, the law provides that the student may repay 50% of the grant rather than 100%.

Within 30 days of the date of GMC’s determination that a student withdraws, GMC will provide written notification to the student, or parent in the case of a parent PLUS loan, that outlines results of the refund calculation and post-withdrawal disbursements eligibility, if applicable. Any unearned Title IV funds are returned within 45 days of the date GMC determined the student withdrew.

Retention and Graduation Rates

Retention and graduation rates for GMC first-time freshmen cohorts are published at 2023 Student Right to Know.xlsx (gmc.edu). There is also more extensive detail at 2023 Fact Book v4 jsh.indd (gmc.edu).

 Scholarship/Student Loan Debt Relief Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) web site contains important information for students and parents about

scholarship scams at How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov). The FTC cautions the use of scholarship service agencies that say:

  • “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
  • “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
  • “I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.”
  • “We’ll do all the work. You just pay a processing fee.”
  • “The scholarship will cost some money.”
  • “You’ve been selected by a ‘national foundation’ to receive a scholarship or ‘you’re a finalist’ in a contest you never entered.”

If you believe you have been the victim of scholarship fraud, wish to file a complaint, or want more information, call 1 (877) 382-4357 or see How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov). Also, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) web site contains important information for students and parents about student loan debt relief scams. The CFPB warns students at Paying for School and Avoiding Scams | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov).

To avoid paying third-party or private companies that provide debt relief based on the following warning signs:

  • Pressure to pay high up-front fees
  • Promises of fast loan forgiveness or debt cancellation
  • Demands that you sign a “third-party authorization”
  • Requests for your FSA ID

If you believe you have been a victim of student loan debt relief fraud, wish to file a complaint, or want more information, call 1 (855) 411-2372 or see ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Student Body Diversity

Data relative to GMC student body diversity and especially regarding enrollment and receipt of Financial Aid is available at GMC Fall & Annual Enrollment FY15-FY23 (annual in progress-fall completed).xlsx.

 Student Financial Assistance

Price of Attendance

Private Education Loan Disclosure

Refund Information

State Financial Aid Scholarship & Grant Assistance

We offer the following state grants and scholarships:

  • Dual Enrollment
  • Georgia College Completion Grant (GCCG)
  • Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
  • Georgia HERO Scholarship
  • Public Safety Memorial Grant
  • REACH Georgia Scholarship Program
  • University of North Georgia ROTC Grant & ROTC for Future Officers

Visit gafutures.org for more information on how to apply.

Student Financial Aid Information

Student Loan Counseling

Student Outcomes

Textbook information

The college has instituted a textbook program to provide quality textbooks to our students at the most reasonable price. A book fee is included in the registration charges when a student is registered for classes. Each class typically requires access to a specific book or set of books.

Students are required to obtain all required textbooks and supplemental materials. Some classes have electronic textbooks (e-textbooks) and required supplemental materials that are provided to the student on the first day of class at no additional charge beyond the book fee. For classes that require a hardcopy of a text, textbooks are checked out at the campus bookstore in the student’s name and must be returned at the end of each term by the advertised due date to avoid late charges.

If a book is not returned or is damaged and deemed to be unusable, a Book Replacement Fee will be assessed. Acceptance of the books is considered implied consent to use Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds to pay the term’s book fees. Students receiving FSA funds may choose to opt out of the book rental program. Students may choose to purchase books and supplies from other vendors.

Detailed instructions on opting out of the textbook program are found on the GMC website. Some classes require additional books, manuals, or supplementary material which is not part of the textbook program. These requirements will be outlined in the syllabus for the class. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase these additional materials. If the student has approved Financial Aid above the cost of tuition/fees, the student may elect to charge the materials to their student account; no written authorization is required.

Transfer of Credit Policy and Transfer (Articulation) Agreements

Vaccinations

Immunization requirements for Junior College Cadets are listed on the Health Services webpage at Health Services – Georgia Military College GMC.

Immunizations Records: Upon arrival, submit a copy of your immunization records.  If you don’t have a copy of your immunization records, you must submit the GMC Immunization History Form signed by a healthcare professional.   Required Immunizations:

  • Td or Tdap (Tetanus Booster)
  • Meningococcal (Meningitis) (or a signed waiver of refusal)
  • MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) (or titer proving immunity)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) (or titer proving immunity)
  • Hepatitis B series.
  • Tuberculosis screening.

Recommended Immunizations:

  • COVID Vaccine (individual preference but not required nor tracked)
  • Meningococcal B Vaccine

A copy of the mandatory Cadet Immunization Certificate may be printed from the site. It must be completed, signed by the student’s physician or healthcare provider and returned to Health Services before registering for classes.

Veterans Information

Voter Registration

Detailed voter information is located at the Georgia Secretary of State Website:  https://georgia.gov/register-vote

Non- Georgia resident students may find voter information through the US Election Assistance Commission: https://www.eac.gov/

Nondiscrimination and Compliance

It is GMC policy that students, staff, administrators, and faculty are entitled to a working environment and educational environment free of discriminatory harassment. Georgia Military College harassment policy is not meant to inhibit or prohibit educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include germane, but controversial or sensitive subject matter. The sections below describe the specific forms of legally prohibited harassment that are also prohibited under Georgia Military College policy.

Discriminatory and Bias-Related Harassment constitutes a form of discrimination that is prohibited by law. Georgia Military College harassment policy explicitly prohibits any form of harassment on the basis of actual or perceived membership in a protected class, by any member or group of the community, which creates a hostile environment, both objectively and subjectively.

A hostile environment may be created by oral, written, graphic, or physical contact or conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive so as to interfere with, limit, or deny the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from educational programs or activities, employment access, benefits, or opportunities. Merely offensive conduct or harassment of a generic nature not on the basis of a protected status may not result in the imposition of discipline under Georgia Military College policy, but will be addressed through confrontation conducted in a civil manner, remedial actions, education, or effective utilization of conflict resolution mechanisms. Georgia Military College condemns and will not tolerate discriminatory harassment against any employee, student, visitor, or guest on the basis of any status protected by college policy or law.

Sexual Harassment Both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the State of Georgia regard sexual harassment as a form of sex/gender discrimination and, therefore, as an unlawful discriminatory practice. Georgia Military College has adopted an amended version of the EEOC definition of sexual harassment, in order to address the special environment of an academic community, which consists not only of employer and employees, but of students as well. Sexual harassment is: • unwelcome, sexual or gender-based verbal, written, or physical conduct that is • sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it • has the effect of unreasonably interfering with, denying, or limiting employment opportunities or the ability to participate in or benefit from the college’s educational, social, or residential program, and is • based on power differentials (quid pro quo), the creation of a hostile environment, or retaliation.

Sexual Misconduct Georgia Military College has defined categories of sexual misconduct, as stated below, for which action under this policy may be imposed. Generally speaking, Georgia Military College considers Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse violations to be the most serious, and therefore typically may impose the most severe sanctions, including suspension or expulsion for students and termination for employees.

However, Georgia Military College reserves the right to impose any level of sanction, up to and including suspension, expulsion, or termination, for any act of sexual misconduct or other gender-based offenses based on the facts and circumstances of the particular complaint. Acts of sexual misconduct may be committed by any person upon any other person, regardless of the sex, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity of those involved.

Violations include:

  1. Sexual Harassment (as defined in section “b” above)
  2. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse Defined as: • any sexual penetration or intercourse • however slight • with any object • by a person upon another person • that is without consent or by force
  3. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact Defined as: • any intentional sexual touching • however slight • with any object • by a person upon another person • that is without consent or by force 4. Sexual Exploitation Sexual Exploitation refers to a situation in which a person takes non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another.

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