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College Knowledge
• Analyze your strengths, interests, abilities, talents
Explore careers that include some of the competencies you already possess or which may be developed www.bls.gov/k12 or www.collegefortn.org
Know Yourself
• A great place to start; gain skill competencies
• Attend all day, every day
• Finish in 12 to 18 to 20 months—86% placement in jobs
• Affordable – TNP covers all tuition
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology – TCATs
Examples:Asst. Animal Lab Tech
Aircraft / Avionics
Diesel Powered Equipment
Industrial Maintenance or Electrical Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Welding Technology
TCATs
Health Information Mgmt
Pharmacy Technology
Plastic Injection Molding/Robotics
Mechatronics
Surgical Technology
More than 50 different programs statewide
• Similar to a university setting• Typically earn an associate degree (A.A.,
A.S., or A.A.S.) some certificate or diploma programs
• Finish in two years• Seamless transfer through TTP
www.tntransferpathway.org• Affordable – TNP covers all tuition
Community College
Program Examples:ArchitectureConstructionGamingBusiness MgmtHealth ServicesCulinary ArtsLandscape MgmtOccupational & Physical
Therapy Asst.
Community College
Criminal JusticeInformation TechnologyAdvanced MaintenanceEducationSocial WorkNursingGraphic ArtsParamedicDental Hygiene
• Selective admissions requirements• Micro community—where you live, work,
and play• Responsible for own time management
(and laundry)• Earn a bachelor’s degree in four years
(master’s and doctorate)• Higher cost of attendance
College or University
College is a match to be made not a prize to be won
• Tennessee Promise
• HOPE, other TELS, TSAA
• PELL Grant
• Scholarships
Speaking of Costs, Here’s Some Help
• Why a promise and for whom–Tennessee’s economic prosperity
–Benefit for all of us
–Cornerstone program of Governor Haslam’s Drive to 55 initiative
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Why are we driving to 55?
• To increase postsecondary attainment in Tennessee from 32 percent to 55 percent by the year 2025
• Tennessee needs to produce an additional 494,000 degrees, of which technical certificates and two-year degrees are a key part
• 9.65 percent of Southwest Tennessee adults have some type of postsecondary credential
• What is the promiseProvide last dollar funds to cover tuition for ALL students enrolling at a:
Tennessee community college or college of applied technology
Tennessee four-year institution with associate or certificate programs
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
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Examples A B CTuition $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
Pell TELS TSAA -$5,730 -$3,000 $0Gap $0 $1,000 $4,000
TNPromise
$0 $1,000 $4,000
Tuition $0 $0 $0
Tennessee Promise ScholarshipTennessee Promise Scholarship
• Who applies?–YOU—open to the class of 2015
•ALL public, private, & homeschool high school graduates
•GED or HiSET recipients (age 19 and younger)
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• Where to applywww.tnpromise.gov
Create a Log In--select a username and password
Requires SSN Choose school from list; have until Dec. 31st to change
Click on the “Apply Now” button on www.tnpromise.gov
Tennessee Promise Application Portal
Click “Create a Login” to create an account.(DEG students use same user name and password)
Tennessee Promise Application Portal
*If you have taken dual enrollment, use your same login
(DEG students use same user name and password)
Tennessee Promise Application PortalComplete the application, check the box to accept terms
and conditions, and click “Create my account”.
Tennessee Promise Application PortalClick “Click here to log in.”
Tennessee Promise Application PortalEnter the username created and click “Log In”.
Answer challenge questions, image, password, etc.
Tennessee Promise Application PortalClick “Apply for Scholarships” to access online portal
applications for Tennessee Promise and other scholarships.
27 TCATs13 Community CollegesPublic & Private 4-year Colleges & Universities:Acquinas College Art Institute of TNAustin Peay BethelBryan College Carson-NewmanCumberland Univ Hiwassee CollegeJohn A Gupton College Johnson UnivLincoln Memorial Univ Martin MethodistSouth College Southern AdventistTennessee State TN Temple UnivTrevecca Nazarene UnionWelch
School Choices
• When to apply – NOW!• Deadline is Nov. 1• How to stay eligible• Work with a partnering organization—(REDI)
• Attend two informational meetings—
• Fall: College Knowledge and/or Financial Aid Workshop
• Spring: AnyCollege Simulation and/or College Orientation
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
FAFSA
•FAFSA Application will be available starting January 1st.
•You will have until February 15th to submit the FAFSA.
•You/your parents do NOT have to have their taxes complete for 2014 tax year in order to complete the FAFSA.
Based on financial need Prorated from $5,730-$605
Jobs on campus
3.68% / 6.41% usually deferred payment
Based on academic merit Ranges from $1,750-$7,500
Based on Tenn. residency $2,000 to attend TCATs
Based on financial needRanges from $1,000 to $4,000
Pays remaining dollars owed on tuition & fees for a 2-year or TCAT program TN Promise
PELL Grant
Work Study
Student/Parent Loans
HOPE
Wilder Naifeh
TSAA
• Scholarships–Local – usually in spring
–Private – more than $3 billion
–Institutional – given by the school (check for priority deadlines, may
have additional application process)
Other Financial Aid Sources
• Scholarship Tips–Parent or student place of work
–Ex. Regions Bank, Naifeh’s, Kroger, KFC, McD’s
–Church
–Large companies
–Prepare resume, activity record, letters of recommendation, essay (primarily for four-year schools)
–Online or paper app
–Proof carefully before sending and be aware of deadlines
– Tips: use a professional email and Grandma-proof social media
Application ProcessApplication Process
Application ProcessApplication Process
–Transcripts
–ACT scores
– Immunization records
–Application fees:
• Yes, for four-year
• No, for two-year
-State ID
Hit Submit – Now What?• Expect to get an email that your application has been received• Develop a relationship – be in touch with admissions
representative • Respond to requests in a timely manner
Acceptance and Award Letters• If this is your school choice, reply to confirm your acceptance
• Establish student account with school: jWeb, @my.uu.edu, etc
• Continue to respond to/with school’s communication
• Expect more fees—housing and tuition deposit
• You will have admitted status
• Respond to orientation and pre-registration opportunities
• Be in touch with financial aid office—call if you are uncertain about aid offerings or to confirm that your FAFSA information is on file and updated (Sign the award letter; know your Admissions Counselor—more about that in Nov)
Over the Summer
Contact InformationContact InformationREDI Director:REDI Director: Lisa Hankins
Tipton County College Access Mentor:Tipton County College Access Mentor:
Katherine [email protected]
QUESTIONS?
