College Knowledge

Success in the New EconomyBy Kevin Fleming

• 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

Tennessee Promise ScholarshipTennessee Promise Scholarship

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)

Tennessee Promise ScholarshipTennessee Promise Scholarship

• 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

731-668-6450lhankins@swtdd.org

Tipton County College Access Mentor:Tipton County College Access Mentor:

Katherine Markley901-830-8583kmarkley@swtdd.org

QUESTIONS?