Georgia Highlands College now offers the equivalent of in-state tuition to all residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee* who meet the requirements for admission. Admitted students may apply for the Border State Waiver online by completing the form below:

Border State Waiver

*The border waiver is only available for Alabama summer 2025. Beginning fall 2025, all five states are approved. 

DEADLINE  

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.  

SUBMITTING DOCUMENTATION  

Complete waiver packets can be submitted by:  

• Emailing to residency@highlands.edu  
• Faxing to (706)295-6341  
• Dropping off at any GHC campus/site location 

Interested in applying to GHC?

Visit apply.highlands.edu

Want more information about GHC and our programs?

Visit go.highlands.edu