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Sponsored Education Admissions

Sponsored Education Admissions

Georgia Aquarium offers a Sponsored Education Admissions (SEA) Grant to Title I schools and select non-profit organizations operating in the State of Georgia. This grant provides free admission when visiting with a field trip, ensuring that diverse audiences, regardless of economic status, have an opportunity to experience the wonders of the aquarium. We are able to provide the SEA Grant thanks to private charitable donations from generous corporations, foundations and individuals.

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications may take up to 4 weeks to be reviewed. Please read the below information and guidelines before applying.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Title 1 School in the State of Georgia
    • At least 60% of the student population served must receive free/reduced lunch
  • Non-profit organization with education as part of their mission that operates in the State of Georgia

Application Process:

  • Not all applications are approved, due to limited funding.
  • Applications must be accurate and completed in its entirety to be considered.
  • Limit 1 application per educator.
  • Maximum of 150 students covered per application.
  • Maximum of 3 approved applications per school/organization.
  • Approved groups from your school must visit on different days.
  • Applications may take up to 4 weeks to be reviewed.
  • Please note, if you submit a reservation form for a paid field trip to Georgia Aquarium, you will be disqualified from receiving the SEA Grant.

Reservations:

  • Available Monday – Friday from August 2021 to May 2022.
  • Arrival times available between 9:30am – 3:30pm, subject to availability.
  • The SEA Grant only covers general admission and does not include the potential cost of transportation, parking, meals, or any other related field trip costs.

Are you interested in a SEA Virtual Field Trip? Please click here to apply! Funds are limited.

We are honored to be the windows to the aquatic world for all of your students. If you are a Title I school in Georgia or a non-profit that serves the students in our community, please apply today!

If you have additional questions or need assistance, please email sponsored@georgiaaquarium.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I apply?

    Step 1: Add us to your email address book. If your application is approved, a confirmation email will be sent to you from tickets@georgiaaquarium.org. Add this email address to your email address book now so that you don’t miss any important information!

    Step 2: Fill out the application. Please fill out the application in its entirety. Please only submit the application once. Multiple applications may delay your acceptance. No phone calls. Please note, applications may take up to 4 weeks to be reviewed.

    Step 3:     Watch your e-mail! Letters of acceptance are e-mailed to the e-mail address provided on your application. This letter will include contact information, instructions on what to do when you arrive, etc.

    Step 4:     Confirm your visit! You will receive a Visit Confirmation email 6 weeks prior to your visit date. Please confirm your scheduled date by responding directly to the email.

    Step 5: Update your numbers. Two weeks before your visit, please either e-mail or give us a call to update your count with us so we are prepared with the correct number of staff members to welcome your group.

  • How much are adults & vehicles?

    Your group will receive a certain number of complimentary adults based on the number of students your group has been approved for. Please note, if your student count decreases, your adult count will also decrease. Please see below for add on pricing:

    • Parking Deck Pre-Paid Parking:$11.00 per vehicle
    • Bus Parking:$28.25 per bus (blackout dates apply)
    • Additional Adults:$29.95 plus tax
  • After I submit my application, when will I receive a response?

    We accept applications on a rolling basis and do our best to send confirmation emails as quickly as possible. Fall 2021 visits may take up to 4 weeks to be reviewed. Spring 2022 visits will receive an update on their application status sometime in August 2021. We thank you in advance for your patience.

  • Can we bring our own lunches?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to allow outside food or drink into the facility, and we are unable to store any lunches or coolers. There are multiple areas to picnic near Georgia Aquarium, and we have meal options available for your group to purchase in advance.

  • Where do buses park?

    Buses park in the Georgia World Congress Center Marshaling Yard. Information on how to purchase bus parking will be included in acceptance letters.

  • Additional Questions?

    Please email sponsored@georgiaaquarium.org if you have any questions.

Our Generous Benefactors

Georgia Aquarium gives a special thanks to Active Pest Control, Publix Super Markets Charities and Ford Motor Company Fund for being generous benefactors of this program.

 

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