Budgeting & Funding

The Office of Online Learning can help with the administrative steps to launching an online program, such as conducting market research, consulting on the program proposal, applying for an online differential, and applying for forward funding. If you are considering starting an online program at UGA, the material in this section will help orient you to some of the important budgeting and funding processes.

Budget Planning
This page lists factors to consider when creating an online program budget. Departments wishing to create and develop online graduate programs can use the categories of expenses listed on this page to plan the program budget.

First Year and Forward Funding
This page provides information about the first-year forward funding application process. New online programs approved by University Council and for an online differential tuition can use the guidelines provided on this page when applying for first-year forward funding.

E-Suffix Approval
This page provides information about the e-suffix standards and approval process. Programs applying for e-suffix approval can follow the guidelines provided on this page.