Advise TN
Mrs. Suzanne Rushing
Advise TN College Advisor
School Phone: 931-837-3531
Appointment Scheduling: https://calendly.com/suzanne-rushing
Class of 2022-Upcoming Deadlines/Dates:
Fall 2021:
College App Week: October 4-8, 2021
College Email/Portal Set Up Assistance: TBA
FAFSA Frenzy Week: October 25-29, 2021
FAFSA Help Nights: Nov. 4, 2021 & Nov. 9, 2021 @3:15-6:15 in Library @WCHS
Spring 2022:
Local Scholarship Applications: Spring 2022, TBA
College Email/Portal Set-up workshops: ongoing in Spring 2022
College Orientation Check-ins/College Commitments: TBA
Summer 2022:
1-1 Meetings/College Check-ins: ongoing through Summer 2022
College Orientation Check-ins: ongoing throughout Summer 2022
Financial Aid Check Ins: ongoing throughout Summer 2022
Class of 2023-Upcoming Deadlines/Dates:
Pre-Senior Year Info Form & Junior Classroom Visits (Spring 2022)
Helpful Resources/Links:
FAFSA Resources:
FSA ID Account Link: Create & Manage FSA ID
FAFSA Application/Corrections Link
**See below for videos with more information on various FAFSA steps**
Overview of Financial Aid Process Federal Student Aid
This short video details the major components of the financial aid process.
The FAFSA App
How to use & tips/tricks with Jason Seay from TSAC
How to Fill Out the FAFSA-Federal Student Aid
This short video details the steps involved with completing the FAFSA.
After the FAFSA-Federal Student Aid
This short video details the steps/things that occur after submitting the FAFSA.
TN Promise/TN Achieves Resources:
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.*
TSAC Student Portal-How to Create video
TN Promise/TN Achieves:
TN Promise/TN Achieves:
*Updated 11/1/2021
College & Career Planning Resources/TN College Info:
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.
UT Promise Scholarship Informational Video:
The Common App Resources:
*"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 Packages & Scholarship Resources
Financial Aid Award Package Resources:
Financial Aid Process Infographic
NASFAA Award Letter Comparison Worksheet
SwiftStudent-Financial Aid Appeal Information/Resources
Scholarship Search 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.
Financial Aid Packages 101 CollegeforTN
Jonathan from TSAC reviews major highlights/components of financial aid award packages.
TCAT Financial Aid Process
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for TCAT-bound students.
Community College Financial Aid Process
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Community College-bound students.
Public 4 Year Colleges/Universities Financial Aid Process
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Public 4 Year colleges/universities-bound students.
Private 4 Year Colleges/Universities Financial Aid Process
This short video details the steps for obtaining financial aid for Private 4 Year colleges/universities-bound students.
ACT/Career Exploration/Personality Tests:
Earnings by College Major/State Interactive Map
Miscellaneous Helpful Links:
Chegg.com Link: Used College Textbooks/Tutoring Materials