college knowledge. success in the new economy by kevin fleming
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College Knowledge
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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• 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
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Program Examples:ArchitectureConstructionGamingBusiness MgmtHealth ServicesCulinary ArtsLandscape MgmtOccupational & Physical
Therapy Asst.
Community College
Criminal JusticeInformation TechnologyAdvanced MaintenanceEducationSocial WorkNursingGraphic ArtsParamedicDental Hygiene
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• 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
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College is a match to be made not a prize to be won
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• Tennessee Promise
• HOPE, other TELS, TSAA
• PELL Grant
• Scholarships
Speaking of Costs, Here’s Some Help
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• 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
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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
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• 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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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
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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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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
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Click on the “Apply Now” button on www.tnpromise.gov
Tennessee Promise Application Portal
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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)
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Tennessee Promise Application PortalComplete the application, check the box to accept terms
and conditions, and click “Create my account”.
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Tennessee Promise Application PortalClick “Click here to log in.”
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Tennessee Promise Application PortalEnter the username created and click “Log In”.
Answer challenge questions, image, password, etc.
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Tennessee Promise Application PortalClick “Apply for Scholarships” to access online portal
applications for Tennessee Promise and other scholarships.
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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
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• 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
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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.
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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
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• 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
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• Scholarship Tips–Parent or student place of work
–Ex. Regions Bank, Naifeh’s, Kroger, KFC, McD’s
–Church
–Large companies
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–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
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Application ProcessApplication Process
–Transcripts
–ACT scores
– Immunization records
–Application fees:
• Yes, for four-year
• No, for two-year
-State ID
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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
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• 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
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Contact InformationContact InformationREDI Director:REDI Director: Lisa Hankins
Tipton County College Access Mentor:Tipton County College Access Mentor:
Katherine [email protected]
QUESTIONS?