Advise TN College Advisor
School Phone: 931-837-3531
Appointment Scheduling: https://calendly.com/suzanne-rushingÂ
For the Family Guide: collegefortn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Parent-Guide-2022-2023-Website-Version.pdf
Aug 2 @5:00-6:15 Senior Orientation
Aug 15-19:Â Large Group Senior Meeting during 2nd block: TN Promise Application CompletionÂ
SEPTEMBER is College Exploration Month!
September 7 & 8 in Library during 2nd block (elective): College Application Help WorkshopÂ
Sept 19-23: Large Group Senior Meeting during 2nd block: Seniors will set up their FSA ID, get FAFSA required info and help with college applications.
October 1st: FAFSA Opens!
October 4th: ACT Free Retake Day
Oct 17-21: Large Group Sr. Meeting during 2nd bl: FAFSA Frenzy! Students will begin working on their FAFSA
Oct. 26, Nov. 9th FAFSA Help Sessions during 2nd bl in Library
Oct. 27, Dec. 5: FAFSA Help Nights (3:00-5:30)
*Individualized FAFSA is available as well by appointment
Nov. 10th - *Financial Aid Workshop/FAFSA Help with TSAC Outreach Specialist, Dustin Rauls - Time: 4-6 pm
Dec. 13: in Library during 2nd block (elective): General Scholarship Application Workshop
Future College Email/Portal Assistance: As needed
Local Scholarship Packet Distribution/Help Workshop: TBA
Jan 11: TN Promise Mandatory Meeting: 2:25 PM - 4:55 PM - White County High School - Cafeteria
Jan 25: FAFSA Help Session during 2nd block in Library
Jan 26: FAFSA Help Night (3:00-5:30)
*Individualized FAFSA is available as well by appointment
Future College Email/Portal Assistance: Ongoing in Spring of 2023
College Orientation/Check Ins: TBA
1-1 Meetings/College Check-ins: ongoing through Summer 2023
College Orientation Check-ins: ongoing throughout Summer 2023
Financial Aid Check Ins: ongoing throughout Summer 2023
Pre-Senior Year Info Form & Junior Classroom Visits (Spring 2023)
FSA ID Account Link: Create & Manage FSA ID
FAFSA Application/Corrections Link
**See below for videos with more information on various FAFSA steps**
This short video details the major components of the financial aid process.
How to use & tips/tricks with Jason Seay from TSAC
This short video details the steps involved with completing the FAFSA.
This short video details the steps/things that occur after submitting the FAFSA.
TN Promise Program Information Link
TSAC Student Portal Log-in/Account Creation Link
Student & Parent TN Achieves Handbooks available online
*See below for a PDF listing of White County/Sparta Community Service Opportunities.*
*Updated 11/1/2021
CollegeforTN.org offers a wide range of college & career planning/exploration tools for students & parents/families. Students have accounts created during their 10th grade year; parents/families are welcome to create an account as well. If you do not remember your login information, contact your school counselor or Mrs. Suzanne Rushing.
*"Creating a First-Year Account" video linked to right. See Common App Youtube channel for more helpful videos on completing the Common App.
Financial Aid Process Infographic
NASFAA Award Letter Comparison Worksheet
SwiftStudent-Financial Aid Appeal Information/Resources
Going Merry Scholarship Portal Link
ScholarshipAmerica Portal Link
FastWeb Scholarship Search Portal Link
Peterson's Scholarship Search Portal Link
Unigo Scholarship Search Portal Link
Cappex Scholarship Search Portal Link
*Local Scholarship applications for Seniors are released each Spring. See any School Counselor or Advise TN College Advisor for more information & assistance.
**See below for several short videos with more detail on the financial aid process & components of award packages.
Jonathan from TSAC reviews major highlights/components of financial aid award packages.
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for TCAT-bound students.
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Community College-bound students.
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Public 4 Year colleges/universities-bound students.
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Private 4 Year colleges/universities-bound students.
Earnings by College Major/State Interactive Map
Chegg.com Link: Used College Textbooks/Tutoring Materials