TN Promise Scholarship Saturday
Hello, Could you please announce this event? TN Promise Scholarship Saturday will be held September 20, at 10 am until 2 pm at the Dyersburg State Community College Student Center in Dyersburg. Beginning with the Class of 2015, the Tennessee Promise will provide Tennessee high school graduates the opportunity to attend a community college free of tuition and fees. http://www.driveto55.org/tennessee-promise/ The Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program that will begin in the Fall of 2015. It will provide students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or TSAA. While removing the financial burden is key, a critical component of TN Promise is the individual guidance each participant will receive from a mentor who will provide guidance and assistance as the student enters higher education. Important Dates and Deadlines for TN Promise Scholarship at DSCC: “¢
Between August 15 – November 1, 2014 – Apply to the Tennessee Promise program at www.tnpromise.gov “¢
By February 15, 2015 – Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov “¢
March 1, 2015 – Attend first mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering organization “¢
May 31, 2015 – Attend second mandatory meeting coordinated by partnering organization “¢
June 30, 2015 – Complete FAFSA verification “¢
Before start of term – Apply to and enroll at DSCC “¢
Before start of term – Complete 8 hours of community service by the first day of class Once in the program, students must do the following to retain their scholarship: “¢
Maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA) “¢
Complete 8 hours of community service per term enrolled, to be completed before the start of the term “¢
Complete the FAFSA by February 15 every year they are in the program For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at DSCC at 731-286-3350 or email rockett@dscc.edu.
