When you send your child to GCA, you’re investing in his/her future, which requires a financial commitment, but you’re not in this alone. Nearly $1.4 million in financial aid is awarded each year to more than 70% of our students.

We’re here to help you develop a plan to afford GCA. Whether it’s through scholarships or student support teams, we can tell you plenty of miracle stories where God opened the doors by “building a team” around students to help offset the costs of tuition.

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2025-2026 Costs

  • Boarding students*

    • Tuition - $15,810

    • Dorm/Cafe - $10,700

    • General Fee - $810

    • Book and Laptop Rental - $480

  • Village students

    • Tuition - $15,810

    • General Fee - $810

    • Book and Laptop Rental - $480

* For international students, add an additional $3,000 to the boarding tuition rate.

Note: Please see the Student Handbook for a list of Things that Cost Extra.

Scholarships

  • $750 (dorm) and $450 (village) for academic performance (renewable scholarship for students with all A’s and B’s)
  • $750 (dorm) and $450 (village) for leadership potential (one-time scholarship for students recommended by their principal or teacher having leadership qualities and a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
  • $750 (dorm) and $450 (village) for testing achievement (one-time scholarship for students who scored in the 90th percentile or higher on standardized testing)
  • $385 (dorm) and $235 (village) for 7th grade attendance (one-time scholarship for students who attended an Adventist elementary school in the 7th grade)
  • $250-$1,250 for instrumental music (scholarships are awarded based on an audition process and the needs of the ensemble and the funds available)

Financial aid

Financial aid is available upon request. For more information, please contact Naila Betances-Diaz, enrollment services director, at [email protected] or 706-625-7139.

Discounts

  • $1,600–$2,000 per year for on-campus job
  • $750 (dorm) and $450 (village) if the entrance payment is paid by July 25
  • Up to $1,390 (dorm) and up to $855 (village) for paying the year in full (must be paid by cash, check, or Tuition Management on or before the first day of school; not available for international students or those receiving financial aid)
  • $600 (dorm) and $370 (village) for enrolling more than one child

Music Scholarship Information

Freshman Music Scholarship

If you play an instrument in bands or strings and are an incoming freshman at GCA, you can audition for the freshman music scholarship. This music scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman for a total of $6,000 over 4 years. Please follow the directions below to be considered for this scholarship.

Instrumental Scholarship

If you play in band or strings and are interested in auditioning for a scholarship, please follow these directions to be considered for a performance scholarship ($250-$1,250 per year). (Please note that we do not offer piano or vocal scholarships.)

  • Video record yourself playing a piece that showcases your talents and skill level. You can record it using your phone. Just make sure you can be heard and seen in the video.
  • If you are auditioning for band, you also need to play a one octave Concert B-flat major scale from memory.
  • To apply, please complete the audition form no later than March 29. 
  • If you have any questions, you can email [email protected].