Non-Traditional Tigers

As a Non-Traditional applicant you must submit the following:

1. Complete an application for Admission online at Future Tiger.
2. A complete Certificate of Immunization is required for all Transient applicants. This form needs to be submitted to [email protected].
3. Verification of Lawful Presence In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, applicants who are accepted for admission or readmission to Savannah State University, and who seek to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes, are required to provide validation of their lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to Savannah State University may be delayed until lawful presence is verified.Most students complete this requirement by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Students not completing a FAFSA may instead submit a copy of one of the following:
   • Original or Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
   • Current U.S. Passport Book or U.S Passport Card
   • Current Real ID GA* Driver’s License or State-Issued ID (cards that are Limited Term, temporary, or are not Real ID compliant cannot be accepted)
   • Current GA Voter ID Card
   • Current U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
   • U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issue by Dept. of State (DS-1350)
   • U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
   • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
   • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
   • Military ID cards may be accepted when presented in person (copies cannot be accepted) and the student is the servicemember (dependent cards cannot be accepted).

*Current Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and state-issued IDs from a number of other states and meeting specific parameters may also be accepted as evidence of lawful presence. Please contact us for additional information at [email protected].

1. Submit official supporting documents (high school transcript, GED scores, and SAT/ACT scores if available) to [email protected].
2. If you have completed coursework at another college or university (ex: Dual Enrollment), you are required to submit your official transcripts. Please have your official transcript sent to [email protected] or [email protected].
3. Applicant must take and pass the Accuplacer Test.
4. Check your admission status here.

Tigers 62 are Georgia residents who are 62 years of age or older that have the option, as granted by Amendment 23 of the Georgia Constitution, to enrolling in the University without the payment of fees subject to the following conditions:

1. Must be a legal resident of Georgia
2. Must be 62 years of age or older and present proof of age at the time of registration
3. Must enroll as a regular student to audit or take courses offered for resident credit
4. Must pay for supplies, laboratory or fees

Tigers 62 are Georgia residents who are 62 years of age or older that have the option, as granted by Amendment 23 of the Georgia Constitution, to enrolling in the University without the payment of fees subject to the following conditions:

1. Must meet all Savannah State University and University System of Georgia admission requirements including high school graduation, SAT or ACT scores, and participation in Learning Support if required
2. If the applicant has previously attended another college or university, he or she must satisfy transfer admission requirements
3. If a course of study is pursued to degree, all institutional, system, and state-legislated degree requirements must be met. (See REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION.)

As a Tiger 62 applicant you must submit the following:

1. Complete an application for Admission online at Future Tiger and pay the $20 App Fee (Non-Refundable).
2. A complete Certificate of Immunization is required for all Transient applicants. This form needs to be submitted to [email protected].
3. Verification of Lawful PresenceIn accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, applicants who are accepted for admission or readmission to Savannah State University, and who seek to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes, are required to provide validation of their lawful presence in the United States.Most students complete this requirement by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Students not completing a FAFSA may instead submit a copy of one of the following:
   • Original or Certified U.S.. Birth Certificate
   • Current U.S.. Passport Book or U.S. Passport Card
   • Current Real ID GA* Driver’s License or State-Issued ID (cards that are Limited Term, temporary, or are not Real ID compliant cannot be accepted)
   • Current GA Voter ID Card
   • Current U.S.. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
   • U.S.. Certificate of Birth Abroad issue by Dept. of State (DS-1350)
   • U.S.. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
   • U.S.. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
   • U.S.. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
   • Military ID cards may be accepted when presented in person (copies cannot be accepted) and the student is the servicemember (dependent cards cannot be accepted).

   *Current Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and state-issued IDs from a number of other states and meeting specific parameters may also be accepted as evidence of lawful presence. Please contact us for additional information at [email protected].

Check your status online here

Post Baccalaureate Tigers are students who have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking to enroll in undergraduate courses for enrichment purposes.

As a Post Baccalaureate applicant you must submit the following:

1. Complete an application for Admission online at Future Tiger and pay the $20 App Fee (Non-Refundable).
2. A complete Certificate of Immunization is required for all Transient applicants. This form needs to be submitted to [email protected].
3. Verification of Lawful Presence
   In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, applicants who are accepted for admission or readmission to Savannah State University, and who seek to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes, are required to provide validation of their lawful presence in the United States.Most students complete this requirement by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Students not completing a FAFSA may instead submit a copy of one of the following:
   • Original or Certified U.S.. Birth Certificate
   • Current U.S.. Passport Book or U.S. Passport Card
   • Current Real ID GA* Driver’s License or State-Issued ID (cards that are Limited Term, temporary, or are not Real ID compliant cannot be accepted)
   • Current GA Voter ID Card
   • Current U.S.. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
   • U.S.. Certificate of Birth Abroad issue by Dept. of State (DS-1350)
   • U.S.. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
   • U.S.. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
   • U.S.. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
   • Military ID cards may be accepted when presented in person (copies cannot be accepted) and the student is the servicemember (dependent cards cannot be accepted).

   *Current Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and state-issued IDs from a number of other states and meeting specific parameters may also be accepted as evidence of lawful presence. Please contact us for additional information at [email protected].

4. Submit your official transcripts from all  previously attended college or university.. Please have your official transcript sent to [email protected] or [email protected].
5. Check your status online here.

The Dual Enrollment Program offers qualified high school students the option to begin working toward their college degrees while still pursuing their high school diplomas. This program enables participants to fulfill high school graduation requirements by taking college courses that provide dual credit, so they simultaneously complete high school course requirements.

Since 1890, Savannah State University has been an important part of higher education in the city of Savannah and the state of Georgia.

Become a part of the SSU family as a Dual-Enrolled student.

Cost
Tuition and mandatory fees are included in the program. The cost for full-time coursework up to 15 semester hours from the approved course listing will be funded by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Other cost of attendance expenses including lab fees, meals, transportation and personal expenses are the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Any additional credit hours and/or courses not covered under the approved course list must be paid for out of pocket. Students may incur expenses for course-related fees and supplies required for a particular course or an optional fee charged by the postsecondary institution.