Seniors be mindful of scholarship deadlines. Remember to apply for college scholarship opportunities for the college(s) you are considering attending. First complete the application for the college of your choice and then once accepted, complete their scholarship application. Most scholarships begin in the fall and end by January/February.

For example, if you are thinking of attending JSCC, you will need to complete the College and Foundation Scholarship Application and the deadline is in March. UTM Scholarship Aviator opens in October and ends in February.

Clarksburg High School Common Scholarship Application deadline is the middle of April.

These can be provided by your teacher(s), counselor, principal, and possible others if they meet their expectations.

1. Application opens in August and ends November 1st each year.

2. 8 hours of community service must be completed and recorded online at TN Achieves website: https://www.tnachieves.org/community-service

Community service hours are from August until July.

3. Complete the FAFSA application. It typically opens in January and both the parent and the student must create a FSA ID. Each person must have a FSA ID at least 3 days prior to completing his or her FAFSA application.

4. TN Promise students’ mandatory meeting is at Bethel University for ALL Carroll County seniors. At this meeting, students will learn more about the TN Promise college eligibility requirements; college enrollment processes and tnAchieves mentors will attend to begin working with your students. The meeting will last one hour and students are required to remain in attendance for the full duration of the meeting. It is mandatory for students to attend this meeting in order to remain eligible for TN Promise. Parents are encouraged to attend but cannot attend for the student. This is a last dollar scholarship for seniors who plan on entering eligible post-secondary institutions the following fall after graduating high school. All criteria must be met in order to receive TN Promise and if not met students will not be eligible anymore for this scholarship.

FSA IDs must be applied for by student and parent to electronically sign and maintain access to the FAFSA.

College for TN has a great site for help completing the FAFSA application https://www.collegefortn.org/fafsa/

Lori Mithchum is the outreach specialist for our area and is a wonderful resource to assist in answering questions and helping you to complete your FAFSA application. Her phone number is 731-571-7888 and her email is lori.mitchum@tn.gov

In addition, colleges and TCAT can help you complete the FAFSA application.