Out-of-State Waivers and Scholarships for Non-Georgia Residents and International Students

Each year, the Kennesaw State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites incoming out-of-state and international students that demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement and leadership skills to apply for an Out-of-State Waiver and Scholarship.

Recipients who receive a waiver qualify for in-state tuition but are responsible for all applicable fees. There are a limited number of waivers available and the application for a waiver is competitive. 

Recipients of the Out-of-State Waiver and Scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic performance which will be reviewed each semester. The waiver is valid up to eight semesters and will be renewed each semester for students who have maintained a 2.5 grade point average and have earned 12 semester hours each academic term (fall and spring).

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring 2026 - December 5, 2025
  • Summer 2026 - May 1 , 2026
  • Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026

For any questions, please contact Office of Undergraduate Admission at KSUadmit@kennesaw.edu.  

 

 

 

Steps to Apply

  • Students must have been accepted to Kennesaw State University.
  • Submit Out-of-State Waiver application by deadline listed above.  
  • Out-of-State Waiver applicants must complete the essay portion on the Out-of-State Waiver Application. 

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee waiver eligibility.

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Out-of-State Eligibility:

First Time Freshmen

  • Accepted into Kennesaw State University.
  • Have a High School GPA of 3.5 as determined by KSU.
  • Must be on track to complete Required High School Curriculum.
  • Meet the follow test score minimums*:
    • 1140 SAT;
    • 23 composite ACT score
    • *Test scores are required starting Fall 2026. We will remain test-optional through Summer 2026.
  • Home Educated applicants will be considered based on meeting the SAT/ACT standard only.
  • Complete essay portion on the Out-of-State Waiver application.
  • Preference will be given to students who have exceeded GPA requirements and demonstrate superior academic potential. 

Transfer Students

  • Accepted into Kennesaw State University.
  • Have earned at least 30 semester hours or 50 quarter hours that will transfer to KSU.
  • Have a Transfer GPA of 3.3 in their college coursework. The cumulative transfer GPA for admission eligibility is calculated on all academic work attempted from all institutions attended. If a course is repeated, then both grades are calculated.
  • Complete essay portion on the Out-of-State Waiver application.
  • Preference will be given to students who have exceeded GPA requirements and demonstrate superior academic potential.