Transcript 2015 College Planning Night Slide Deck

College Planning Nights
YOUR SCHOOL
YOUR NAME
YO U R C O N TAC T I N F O R M AT I O N
Tennessee Promise
 The Tennessee Promise is a financial aid program offering two years of
tuition-free community or technical college to Tennessee high school
graduates beginning with the Class of 2015.
 Tennessee Promise provides eligible students with a last-dollar
scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not
covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or TSAA.
 Each Tennessee Promise Scholar will receive a mentor who will provide
guidance and assistance as the student enters higher education.
 Mentors are provided by a partnering organization designated by the
mayor of every Tennessee county.
 Our county’s partnering organization is [(REDI, tnAchieves, Ayers
Foundation)].
Tennessee Promise Student Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a Tennessee Promise Scholarship, a student must:
 Be a Tennessee resident.
 Graduate from an eligible Tennessee high school, complete a Tennessee
home school program, or prior to reaching 19 years of age obtain a GED
or HiSET diploma.
 Enroll in a community or technical college the fall after graduation.
(Students attending a TCAT may enroll the summer following their high
school graduation.)
 Complete the Tennessee Promise application at www.TNPromise.gov.
 Meet all deadlines and requirements before enrolling.
Program Requirements
In order for students to participate in the program, they must meet several
requirements and deadlines:
 By November 1: Apply to the Tennessee Promise program at www.TNPromise.gov
 By February 15: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.gov
 By March 1: Attend first mandatory meeting coordinated by a partnering
organization
 By May 31: Attend second mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering
organization
 In the spring: Apply to and enroll in a community or technical college (TCAT)
 August 1: Complete FAFSA verification
 Before start of term: Complete first 8 hours of community service by the first day
of class
State Grants Available to Tennessee High School Students
 Tennessee Student Assistance Awards: applicants must be enrolled or
accepted for enrollment, at least half time, at a public or an eligible nonpublic postsecondary institution in Tennessee.
 Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant: available to Tennessee students
who enroll in a certificate or diploma program at a Tennessee College of
Applied Technology, maintain satisfactory academic progress and
continuous enrollment.
 Tennessee Hope Foster Child Tuition Grant: available to students who,
in addition to meeting the minimum HOPE and HOPE Access Grant
eligibility requirements, present the TSAC with official certification from
the Department of Children’s Services that the student meets the
eligibility requirement for the HOPE Foster Child Tuition Grant.
General Assembly Merit Scholarship
Students must meet the following requirements
• Students graduating from a Tennessee public school or category 1, 2, 3
private school must have a minimum 3.75 weighted* GPA AND 29 ACT
(1280 SAT), exclusive of the essay and optional subject area battery tests.
• ACT/SAT exams must be taken on a national test date or state test date
and prior to the first day of college enrollment after high school graduation.
The ACT Residual test is not accepted.
*Weighted grade point average means a grade point average on a 4.0 scale calculated with additional
internal quality points awarded for advanced placement, honors or other similar courses according to the
Uniform Grading Policy adopted by the State Board of Education.
Tennessee Aspire Award
Students must meet the following requirements:
 Meet Tennessee HOPE Scholarship requirements AND
 Must have parents’ or independent student’s and spouse’s adjusted gross
income of $36,000 or less on IRS tax form
 For entering freshmen beginning with fall 2015 and thereafter:
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Four-Year Institutions: Up to $750 per semester as a supplement to the HOPE Scholarship;
including summer
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Two-Year Institutions: Up to $250 per semester as a supplement to the HOPE Scholarship;
including summer
Tennessee Hope Access Grant
Students must meet the following requirements:
 Tennessee students who have graduated from a Tennessee eligible high
school.
 Students must enroll in a Tennessee public college, university or private
college.
 Entering freshmen must have a minimum weighted 2.75 GPA and 18-20
ACT (860-970 SAT), exclusive of the essay and optional subject area
battery tests.
 Parents’ or independent student’s and spouse’s adjusted gross income
must be $36,000 or less on IRS tax form.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship
Entering freshmen must:
 Apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available
at www.fafsa.gov. Applications must be received by September 1st for fall semester,
February 1st for spring and summer semesters. Early application is recommended.
 Have been a Tennessee resident for one year by September 1 of the application
date. For students beginning spring and summer terms, residency determined by
February 1 as of application date.
 Graduate from a TN eligible high school.
 Enroll in one of the eligible Tennessee public colleges, universities, or private
colleges.
 Entering freshmen must achieve a minimum of a 21 ACT (980 SAT), exclusive of the
essay and optional subject area battery tests OR overall weighted* minimum 3.0
grade point average (GPA).
 Must enroll within 16 months following high school graduation at any eligible
postsecondary institution. However, enrollment at an ineligible postsecondary
institution during the 16 months will make the student permanently ineligible.
*Weighted grade point average means a grade point average on a 4.0 scale calculated with additional internal quality points awarded for
advanced placement, honors or other similar courses according to the Uniform Grading Policy adopted by the State Board of Education.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship Award Amounts
For entering freshmen beginning with fall 2015 and thereafter:
 Four-Year Institutions and Two-Year Institutions with On-campus
Housing: Up to $1,750 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman
and sophomore; then up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a
junior and senior.
 Two-Year Institutions: Up to $1,500 per full-time enrollment semester as a
freshman and sophomore.
 Award amounts are available for summer enrollment.
 Class status is determined by the postsecondary institution.
Jumpstart Your College Search This Summer
 Go on college visits.
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Remember to send thank you notes.
 E-mail teachers to ask them to write letters of recommendation for you.
 If you haven’t already, make a list of activities you’ve participated in,
volunteer experiences, honors and awards since 9th grade.
 Work on your college application essays.
 Review the application procedures for schools you plan to apply to. Write
down and keep track of deadlines!
 Start thinking about if you’re going to apply early decision or early action
to any schools. This process typically begins earlier.
12th Grade Fall
 Get in the habit of checking your e-mail regularly. Colleges and Federal
Financial Aid will use this to contact you during your senior year.
 Talk to your counselor about early postsecondary opportunities such as
dual enrollment or dual credit.
 Start saving money for unexpected college costs like calculators,
transportation, application fees, etc.
 Decide on the list of schools you’re applying to. Many students like to
have a “dream school” and a “safety school” as well as two or three
others.
12th Grade Fall
 Double check all college application deadlines and requirements.
 If you’re applying early decision or early action, those deadlines are often
between October 1st and November 1st.
 Give any recommendation forms to appropriate teachers and counselors.
 Find out if the colleges you are applying to require the CSS/PROFILE. This
supplemental financial form is often due in the fall, before the FAFSA
deadline.
 Send your official ACT or SAT test scores to the colleges where you’re
applying.
 Submit your college applications! Look for your school’s College App
Week!
12th Grade Fall
 Talk to your school counselor about scholarship opportunities.
 Check with the financial aid offices of the colleges you’re applying to for
other scholarship opportunities.
 Work on scholarship applications and pay attention to deadlines.
12th Grade Spring
 Complete your FAFSA as close to January 1st as
possible.
 Look for your local College Goal Tennessee event.
 Ask your parents to complete their income tax forms
as early as possible. If you complete your FAFSA with
estimated numbers, you will need your tax information
to log back into the FAFSA and enter the correct
numbers.
 If you are chosen for verification, complete the
verification form.
12th Grade Spring
 Around March and April you will find out whether or not you were
accepted to the schools you applied to. If you are accepted, you will
receive your financial aid package.
 Consider which school is the best social, academic and financial fit for
you.
 Choose the college you want to attend!
 Send in your non-refundable deposit to the school of your choice.
 Ask your school to send your final transcripts to the college of your choice.
12th Grade Spring
 Contact the admissions and financial aid offices at the schools you
applied to in order to ensure they have everything they need from you.
 Celebrate your accomplishments and participate in your school’s College
Signing Day!
Types of 2-Year Colleges
 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT):
Tennessee’s premier provider of state-of-the-art
technical training for workers to obtain the technical
skills and professional training to enter the workforce.
Students can earn certificates and diplomas here.
 Community College: Offers associate degree and
certificate programs that focus on preparing you for a
certain career. Also, offers two-year associate degrees
that prepare you to transfer to a four-year college to
earn a bachelor's degree.*
*Adapted from Bigfuture.Collegeboard.org
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology
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TCAT Athens
TCAT Chattanooga
TCAT Covington
TCAT Crossville
TCAT Crump
TCAT Dickson
TCAT Elizabethton
TCAT Harriman
TCAT Hartsville
TCAT Hohenwald
TCAT Jacksboro
TCAT Jackson
TCAT Knoxville
TCAT Livingston
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TCAT McKenzie
TCAT McMinnville
TCAT Memphis
TCAT Morristown
TCAT Murfreesboro
TCAT Nashville
TCAT Newbern
TCAT Oneida
TCAT Paris
TCAT Pulaski
TCAT Ripley
TCAT Shelbyville
TCAT Whiteville
Tennessee Community Colleges
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Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN
Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN
Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN
Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN
Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN
Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN
Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN
Roane State Community College Harriman, TN
Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN
Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN
Walters State Community College Morristown, TN
Private and Public 4-Year Colleges
 4-year colleges and universities offer bachelor degree programs.
 Public colleges are funded by local and state governments and
usually offer lower tuition rates than private colleges, especially
for students who are residents of the state where a college is
located. Public Colleges in Tennessee include the University of
Tennessee System and the Tennessee Board of Regents System
(TBR).*
 Private colleges rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources
of funding. Private donations can sometimes provide generous
financial aid packages for students. Private colleges in
Tennessee are often members of the Tennessee Independent
Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA)*
*Adapted from Bigfuture/Collegboard.org
University of Tennessee Campuses
 University of Tennessee- Knoxville
 University of Tennessee- Chattanooga
 University of Tennessee- Martin
 University of Tennessee- Health Science Center
(Memphis, TN)
Tennessee Board of Regents Universities
 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
 Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN
 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities
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Aquinas College Nashville, TN
Baptist College of Health Sciences Memphis, TN
Belmont University Nashville, TN
Bethel University McKenzie, TN
Bryan College Dayton, TN
Carson-Newman College Jefferson City, TN
Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
Cumberland University Lebanon, TN
Fisk University Nashville, TN
Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN
Johnson University Knoxville, TN
King University Bristol, TN
Lane College Jackson, TN
Lee University Cleveland, TN
Lemoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN
Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN
Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
Martin Methodist College Pulaski, TN
Maryville College Maryville, TN
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Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN
Memphis College of Art Memphis, TN
Middle TN School of Anesthesia Madison, TN
Milligan College Milligan College, TN
Rhodes College Memphis, TN
Sewanee: The University of the South Sewanee, TN
Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN
Southern College of Optometry Memphis, TN
Tennessee Wesleyan College Athens, TN
Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN
Tusculum College Greeneville, TN
Union University Jackson, TN
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film Nashville, TN
Welch College Nashville, TN
Types of Degrees
 Diploma and Certificate: less than a year to two year
programs which focus on a specific skill or career.
These programs are offered at Tennessee Colleges of
Applied Technology (example: TCAT Crossville, TCAT
Covington)
 Associate’s Degree: two-year degrees offered at
community colleges (example: Cleveland State Community
College, Jackson State Community College)
 Bachelor’s Degree: four-year degrees offered at public
and private four-year colleges and universities
(example: University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State
University, University of Memphis, Vanderbilt University)
Did you know? 81% of Tennessee adults would feel a sense of personal
accomplishment by earning a college degree or certificate.
Between providing for your family, working a job, and paying bills, returning to college
can often seem like an unrealistic option. To make college a reality, Tennessee
Reconnect programs are designed to help busy adults like you achieve dreams of
attaining a college degree or certificate.
As part of Tennessee Reconnect, all Tennessee adults can now attend and earn a
diploma or certificate at any of our 27 Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology
(TCATs) completely free of tuition and fees.
Adults, sign up for the TN Reconnect Grant before May 15, 2015 to attend a
technical college near you tuition-free!
Visit tnreconnect.gov to sign up now.
Check out the resources on CollegeforTN.org!