Tag Archives: College

FAFSA applications are due Tuesday, March 1st for Upper Cumberland high school seniors. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that FAFSA applications open the door for grant and loan opportunities for higher education. She said that the deadline also affects Tennessee Promise, a program that provides 2 years of free tuition at any TCAT or community college in ... Read More »

FAFSA application process is now open to prospective college students. The program provides need-based financial aid to those who apply and meet qualifications. Jackson County High School Gear Up Coordinator Gary Flynn said that the process can sometimes be daunting for applicants. He said that the key is to be prepared prior to starting the application. “The IRS tool that’s ... Read More »

Jackson County High School will offer Advanced Placement classes for the first time ever next semester. Principal Jason Hardy said this became a reality thanks to the state recognizing this rural district with limited resources, does deserve access. Hardy said he is excited to give students a chance to push themselves and experience a college level course, for free. “We ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is making a social media push to label Cookeville as Tennessee’s college town. Communications and Marketing Office Intern Morgan Lee said that she and a group of students were hired to create a video series highlighting their favorite things to do. Lee said over two days the group narrowed down what diverse activities they want to show off. ... Read More »

The first year of college can be scary and overwhelming. That’s why Tennessee Tech has created the Launchpad Student Success Center, a program aimed at supporting students as they transition to college life.  The idea for the program came after a Tech faculty committee noticed there were inconsistencies in the advisement of first-year students. Director Simone McKelvey said the goal ... Read More »

Livingston Academy is taking its rising juniors and seniors across the state for college exploration. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that starting June 1, students will get a chance to visit ETSU, UT-Knoxville, MTSU and private colleges. Farris said these visits have not happened during the pandemic but now campuses are opening up. “Whenever they can eat in the ... Read More »

All 14 Upper Cumberland Counties have free high school equivalency course opportunities. Lynda Huddleston is the Upper Cumberland District Coordinator for Adult Education. Huddleston said getting started is as simple as making a phone call. “Let us know what county they’re in or where they would like to attend and we can give them specific times and dates,” Huddleston said. ... Read More »

High school seniors are facing tough challenges in the pandemic world of college admissions and applications. Cookeville High School Counselor Stephanie Hardin said a lot of work has gone into trying to get information about applications and deadlines out to parents, when parent and senior meetings are cancelled. Hardin said the counseling team put together videos and packets, for families ... Read More »

A Tennessee Higher Education Commission survey of its employees found most would like to continue working from home after the pandemic ends. State Senator Paul Bailey said more discussion will be needed before making such long-term decisions. “I’m assuming that we’ll go through each and every department, especially even THEC and look at those state employees that can still be ... Read More »

According to local high schools, it is too early to tell if COVID will significantly impact the number of seniors going to college. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission said last week that COVID would significantly affect that number. Warren County High School Principal Clark George said COVID could affect college goers, but his school has a plan to prevent that ... Read More »