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WEBINAR: Understanding the True Cost of College Before Applying

Student loan debt is crushing many graduated students. Currently, over $1.75 trillion dollars of federal and private student loans are owed by over 43 million borrowers. In 2020-2021, 51% of students who graduated from public four-year institutions left with over $21,000 in loans.  While we hear in the news about the rising costs of college, what is not being discussed is how, as a family, you can successfully navigate and determine the true cost of each college prior to even applying. This is why we believe it is imperative for your family to understand the true cost of attendance at each of the institutions you are considering and successful ways to reduce that cost. 

In this webinar, you will:

•    Gain critical resources to explore the cost of attendance at each institution you are considering

•    Learn ways to reduce the cost of attendance through additional aid and articulated means

•    Develop a family plan to successfully navigate paying for college

WHEN: Tuesday, May 16th @ 8:00 pm EDT

Scholarships 

The scholarships below are accepting applications between May 8th, 2023, and June 15th, 2023.  For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully. 


$11,000 (3 Awards)

Headbang For Science Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$2,500 (15 Awards)

Automotive Women's Association Scholarships

Deadline: June 5, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$3,000 (8 Awards)

There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$2,000 (8 Awards)

Worthy Goal Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


Featured Scholarships

 

$25,000 (1 Award)

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$2,000 (12 Awards)

Nitro Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2022

For Eligibility: Click Here


$1,000 (50 Awards)

No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship

Deadline: May 29, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$2,000 (12 Awards)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: May 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here


$2,500 (12 Awards)

SP Scholarships

Deadline: May 31, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

KNOCK OUT YOUR SERVICE HOURS

Check places that are in need for volunteers for the next couple days:

Matt Lowry and Friends: upcoming concert in Nashville, TN on May 15. We are looking for some people that would be interested in attending the event and serving. Volunteers get FREE admission to the show and will receive validation of community service hours if needed. It's an excellent opportunity for small groups, clubs, student organizations, and recovery groups to serve in the community!If anyone is interested in volunteering, they can contact me via email at corrine@loopevents.org or text at (615) 933-9189 with their name, number, email, and zip code to get registered!

The Well Outreach Mobile Food Giveaway: They always need volunteers for the weekends. Check their website: https://springhillwell.org/mobile-food-giveaways.html

University of Alabama  Culverhouse College of Business - Summer Programs

Hello from the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama! I would like to make you aware of two summer programs designed to introduce students to college life as well as business majors at UA and to help prepare and support them toward college admission. The focus is on students in the summer between their junior and senior years of high school. Applications will be accepted until May 15.


1. Diversity Business in Bridge Program, June 19-25, 2023


The Diversity Business in Bridge Program (DBBP) is geared toward historically marginalized students (i.e. Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American) and will focus on academic, social and leadership skills essential to success as a business major and as a professional. Students will engage in sessions about various business areas such as Marketing, Management, Finance and Management Information Systems, and participate in experiential activities. Students will also learn how to set goals and understand financial literacy to become more personally, fiscally and socially responsible in life and within careers. After successfully completing the program, students admitted to The University of Alabama will be eligible for financial support in the Culverhouse College of Business. Support of $45,000 has been committed to students in the first two cohorts.


Thanks to the partnership between Culverhouse and Protective Life Corporation, the DBBP is FREE for participants. Additional information can be found at diversity.culverhouse.ua.edu/culverhouse-diversity-in-business-bridge-program.


2. Minerva Young Women's Business Summer Program, July 9-14, 2023


The Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Program is a chance for high school junior (rising senior)  women to visit The University of Alabama. The program will focus on academic, social and leadership skills essential to success as a business major and as a professional. Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Accounting are among the majors that will be represented. The participants will have the opportunity to hear from professional women in all of these fields. Other features of the program include professional development, supervised college life, experiential learning and connections with like-minded women who have interests in different facets of business.


The program costs $850. Full or partial scholarships are available on a limited basis thanks to the Women in Business Conference and Minerva sponsors. Additional information can be found at diversity.culverhouse.ua.edu/minerva.


These are great opportunities for your students to learn about college and gain skills to be successful before entering their senior year of high school. Please feel free to contact me at cpmiller1@ua.edu  or 205-348-5749 with any questions.

Compass College of Film and Media

Compass College has been educating  film and media students for 25 years. Our  alumni have gone on to work in movies,  television, marketing, sports, not-for-profit  organizations, and much more. 

Avengers, Star Wars: Rogue One, A Star  is Born, Stranger Things, Chicago Fire,  Steelcase, Haworth, Herman Miller,  Amway, KitchenAid, Mel Trotter, and Our  Daily Bread all have one thing in  common — Compass College of Film &  Media. Our alumni have been involved  with each of these projects and they  continue to put the knowledge and  experiences they gained at Compass  College to work in a variety of industries. 

Pathway to College Scholarship

A college education can be costly, but it shouldn't stop your students from achieving their college dreams. Parchment is here to help fulfill that dream. In 2022, Parchment, the leader in digital credentials management, launched its inaugural Pathway to College Scholarship program, which was met with resounding success and drew in more than 1,000 applications. We awarded $2,000 each to a high school freshman, sophomore, and a junior. This year, we are pleased and prepared to do the same for three lucky high-schoolers. The deadline for the scholarship application submission is May 19, 2023.

Your students can qualify for the Pathway to College Scholarship by Parchment by taking three simple steps:


Scholarships with May Deadline

Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship Provider: Chuck and Lynn Watson Charitable Foundation
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: 3 

The HospitalityTN Foundation Scholarship Provider: The HospitalityTN Foundation
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: Varies 

Education Scholarship Program Provider: Epilepsy Reach Foundation
Amount: Varies
# of winners: 3 

Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship Provider: TRANE / Scholarship America
Amount: $4,000
# of winners: Varies 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholar Program Provider: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: $40,000
# of winners: 60 

The Generation Google Scholarship Provider: Google
Amount: $10,000
# of winners: Varies 

Prochnow Foundation Scholarship Provider: Prochnow Foundation
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: 1 

Annual Louise W Pilgrim (LWP) Scholarship Provider: LWP Life Academy
Amount: $5,000
# of winners: 5 

The Paradigm Challenge Provider: Project Paradigm
Amount: $100,000
# of winners: Varies 

I Have Spirit, Yes I Do Scholarship (2023) Provider: 1st Place Spiritwear
Amount: $1,500
# of winners: 1 

TN Tech Engineering and Computer Science Summer Camp

Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship - UTC

Leadership Franklin Scholarship

Leadership Franklin is a non-profit community leadership organization dedicated to educating, informing, and empowering leaders to improve the quality of life in Franklin and Williamson County. Leadership Franklin is funded primarily by business, individual, and alumni contributions. Each year, twenty participants are selected based on commitment to the Williamson County community, previous participation in community, civic, or professional organizations, and demonstrated leadership in current or previous positions. High school seniors and current college students who live in Williamson County are encouraged to apply for a $1,500 scholarship to be awarded by Leadership Franklin. 

The non-profit will award one student with a $1,500 scholarship. Selection is based on a metric of scholarship application points: a combination of the strength and quality of the essay, school extra-curricular activities including sports and community outreach, and grade point average. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average to be considered. A 500- word essay and a letter of recommendation are also required to complete the application package. The deadline is March 3rd, 2023.

Free Webinar About College and Career Process

UCB Family Epilepsy Program

Since 2005, UCB, Inc. has awarded over $3 million to more than 580 deserving individuals, including people with epilepsy, their immediate family members, and caregivers, who have applied their awards to undergraduate and graduate studies. 

 

In 2023, they will be awarding 33 one-time scholarships to students who are studying to receive a post-high school degree. Thirty scholarships of up to $5,000 each and three scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement.


SCHOLARSHIPS WITH JANUARY DEADLINES


$25,000s, Up to 20 recipients

Deadline: Jan 30 2023

$35,000 award, Up to 60 recipients

Deadline: Jan 12 2023

$35,000 award, Up to 60 recipients

Deadline: Jan 12 2023

$12,000 award, Up to 5 recipients

Deadline: Jan 31  2023

Up to $80,000, Multiple recipients

Deadline: Jan 31 2023

$20,000, Up to 5 recipients

Deadline: Jan 31 2023

Source: AppGoingMerry.com

Nashville Border Benefit

In-state tuition for out-state students. Nashville students (view elegibility at the website below) accepted to the University of Louisville will automatically receive this renewable, $16,000 award.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - NEWSLETTER


ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Avenues

Students can apply to The University of Alabama using either the UA Undergraduate App or the Common App. Students should choose the option that is best for them. No letters of recommendation or essays are required.

The scholarship application is part of the application for admission; students should be as thorough as possible in filling out the application before submitting.

Test Optional Update

UA will remain testing-optional through the Fall 2024 Semester. Students must indicate if they would like test scores included in the review of their application. This decision is final once their application is submitted.


SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES

UA offers automatic merit and competitive scholarships.  Automatic merit scholarships are only available to students who submit qualifying test scores (ACT or SAT). Students are able to apply for admission as test-optional but can submit test scores to be considered for both automatic merit and competitive scholarships.

Important scholarship deadlines:


ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

After applying for scholarships and financial aid, students should complete the steps outlined below:

Freshman Enrollment Deposit: Submit a $200, non-refundable, non-binding enrollment deposit to accept admission and start the housing process. The Freshman Enrollment Deposit is a pre-payment towards tuition and not contractually binding.

Housing Application: The 2023-2024 housing application is open. Admitted students who submit the Freshman Enrollment Deposit and complete the housing application by February 1, 2023 are eligible to take part in online room selection. Those applying for housing after February 1 will have their assignments made by the housing staff. Find more information about UA’s housing options on the Residence Halls page.

Bama Bound Orientation: Orientation registration opens early February and is mandatory for all incoming freshmen.

SUMMER CAREER EXPERIENCES

NEED HELP FILLING OUT THE FAFSA?

Live 2023-24 FAFSA walkthroughs return every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. CT through December 12.

Parents and students must register to join the live demonstration using the links below…

 

November 14: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?RGID=r21f273836a1dcdc95a911304957d1315

November 21: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?RGID=rb6038fffc1933b2a99ce8a3d5847e6dc

November 28: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?RGID=r7022050b35b7697437e659434cca48f2

December 5: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?RGID=r01a17347f24d9679d52914dfe66d942c

December 12: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?RGID=rd714662146f4bfa5931718212f2394ef

 

2023-24 FAFSA Section-by-Section Videos have been recorded.

The six, 5-minute’ish recordings from the 12th grade family perspective can be found at https://www.collegefortn.org/fafsa/


Dual Enrollment Opportunity at York University

MTSU's New Public Writing and Rhetoric Program

Middle Tennessee State University launched a new Public Writing and Rhetoric major this year.

ETSU's Counselor Connect

The ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions invite you for an in-person Counselor Connect event at 7pm (CDT) on October 4th, 2022 at Gaylord Springs Golf Link 18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN 37214. 

This is a great opportunity for students to learn about ETSU, hear from admissions staff, and meet other ETSU students. To attend the meeting, please register by clicking on the ling below. Please contact Rob Meier at meierr@etsu.edu or (423)439-6115 if you have any questions.

Festivals and Music Audition at UT Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Knoxville School of Music will be hosting several workshops and clinics throughout the academic year. Check it out below.

TN Promise Scholarship is open

From the TN.gov: "Students may apply for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship by the November 1 deadline of the year in which the student will graduate from high school, complete a home school program, or complete a GED/HiSET, provided the GED/HiSET is earned prior to the 19th birthday. It provides students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship may cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by the federal Pell grant, the HOPE Scholarship, or the Tennessee Student Assistance Award at any of the state’s 13 community colleges or 27 colleges of applied technology.