Norfolk State University TATIANA TYLER

I AM NSUSPRING OF 2016 I WILL HOPEFULLY OFFICALLY BE ATTENDING NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY.

Fact’s about NSU

Name of universitycity and statenumber of studentsdiversity of students (% African-American,

white, etc.)programs/degrees offeredtuitionadmission requirements Is the school public or private?

Location

Norfolk, Virginia

3 Hours and 10 mins (173 Miles) From Knightdale High school

I Heart My HBCU

Tuition & Fees -$8,850 in-state $21,540 out-of-state

Public University

Number of Students – (65% accepted) 6,021 enrolled 36% male / 64% female

Norfolk State is a historically black college with that being said majority of its students are African American.

What academic programs is the school known for? Does the school have an honors program?

What are the requirements? What are the benefits?

Intellectual Vigor Meets Academic Rigor:

The NSU Honors College provides an exciting living and learning community dedicated to maximizing your college experience. We offer enhanced academic classes, leadership training and special programming for students in all majors. Renewable scholarships are available while funds last.

Who qualifies? Incoming freshmen need a 3.0 or better GPA from high school, plus a 1450 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Parsons General Honors Track; incoming freshmen need a 3.2 or better GPA plus a 1500 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences Track. Transfers and continuing NSU students may also apply. Ask about our new Discipline-Specific Honors Programs Track, as well

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Norfolk State is known for its Nursing Program

What assistance is available to help students that cannot afford tuition?

Financial Aid is always offered but not everyone qualifies.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually.

The FAFSA must be completed annually because crucial information such as household and income and asset may change, affecting the student's eligibility for certain types and amounts of financial aid.

Financial Aid / Grants Breakdown

Pell GrantAwarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree and are enrolled in at least one credit hour. Recipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-resident. up to $5730

  Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)Recipients must be Pell Grant eligible and have exceptional financial need. $100-$4000

  Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Recipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate student and taking coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching. Recipients must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Up to $4000       

  Virginia Commonwealth Award Recipients must be a Virginia resident, enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate degree-seeking program, and demonstrate financial need. Up to tuition and fees

Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) Recipients must be a Virginia resident, and graduate of a Virginia high school, classified as a dependent student, enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking undergraduate program, demonstrate financial need, and have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Renewing students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA Up to tuition and fees and a book allowance

 

Financial Aid Breakdown

Work Study

Federal Work-Study Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need. The amount may not exceed the student's financial need

  NSU Student Employment ProgramRecipients must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program. $500-$4500

Financial Breakdown

LoansFederal Perkins Loan Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need.  Up to $5,500 (Undergraduate)Up to $8,000 (Graduate) William D. Ford Direct Student Loan (Subsidized)

Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need.   $3500 (Freshmen)$4500 (Sophomore)$5500 (Juniors & Seniors) William D. Ford Direct Student Loan (Unsubsidized)

Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need. Dependent students can qualify for this additional loan if the parent/guardian is denied for a PLUS loan and verification of the denial is provided to the Financial Aid Office.   $4000 (Freshmen & Sophomores)$5000 (Juniors & Seniors)$20,500 (Graduate students)  PLUS Loan Borrower must be the parent of a dependent undergraduate student. Up to cost of attendance 

Are there any scholarships offered through the university? What are

the requirements?

THOMAS L. OLIVER SCHOLARSHIP

Education major pursuing a career in teaching

Must be a junior or senior

Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher

Enrolled full-time

Amount Varies

Deadline: April 1, 2014

Scholarships..

https://www.nsu.edu/education/scholarship-guidelines

Colleges and schools

School of Business

School of Education

School of Extended Learning

College of Science, Engineering and Technology

College of Liberal Arts

Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work

 

Majors

https://www.nsu.edu/provost/academic-programs

Home Sweet Home Norfolk State Has 8 Buildings that provide housing.

Babbette B. Smith South Hall

Babbette B. Smith Hall-North, a freshmen female residence hall, was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Babbette B. Smith, a former university donor. Babbette B. Smith Hall-North features an air-conditioned lobby area where students can relax. It also has laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities.

What is the average SAT score, average GPA for the class of 2015-2016?

2014-2015

Entering freshman 578

SAT 576

ACT 118

GPA - 75%3.5

Median%,2.8

,25%2.5

Norfolk State Standard

SAT M-413 CR-470 W-433

ACT - 16

GPA- Uw 2.5

Which AP classes and scores will the

school accept?http://research.schev.edu/enrollment/b10_partc.asp

Home of the Spartans

Behold the Green and

Gold Norfolk state is known for its basketball program.

Norfolk state takes their athletics seriously.

Norfolk also has put a few men in the NBA & NFL.

Do you think you have what its takes to be a

Spartan?

I LOVE MY HBCU

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