Columbia State to host virtual information sessions for scholarship
Columbia State Community College will host virtual Tennessee Reconnect information sessions during the months of January and February.
Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship that provides free tuition for adults to attend a community college. The initiative is designed to help adults enter college to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.
'Tennessee Reconnect provides a wonderful opportunity for eligible adult learners to attend Columbia State tuition-free,' said Joni Allison, Columbia State coordinator of Adult Student Services. 'We offer multiple information session dates each month to allow easy access for prospective students who would like to begin or return to college.'
To be eligible for Tennessee Reconnect, students must meet the following requirements:
Haven't earned an associate or bachelor's degree.
Have been a Tennessee resident for at least one year.
Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid and be determined as an independent student.
Be admitted to Columbia State and enroll in a degree or certificate program.
Must attend at least part-time (6 credit hours).
To view the full list of steps to apply, or to sign up for an information session, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Reconnect.
February 10
5 – 6 p.m.
Adult Learner FAFSA WorkshopVirtual
February 10
6 – 7 p.m.
Virtual
February 13
2 – 3 p.m.
Virtual
February 17
6 – 7 p.m.
Virtual
February 20
2 – 3 p.m.
Virtual
February 22
10 – 11 a.m.
Virtual
February 24
6 – 7 p.m.
Virtual
February 27
2 – 3 p.m.
Virtual
For more information, contact Allison at 931.540.2655 or by email at jallison6@ColumbiaState.edu.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Columbia State to host virtual information sessions for scholarship
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