Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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Students must file a written application with the director of financial aid.
Priority is given to students showing academic promise. The amount varies with
the individual need. The loans are awarded only as long as funds are available
and on a first-come, first-served basis.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Pellissippi State awards numerous scholarships based on talent, academic achievement
and/or financial need. In order to be considered for scholarships at Pellissippi State,
you must first submit an Application for Admission and an official high school transcript
or the equivalent, then submit a Scholarship Application. By submitting an Scholarship
Application, you will be considered for any scholarship for which you qualify.
Upon completion, Scholarship Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid
Office, along with recommendations and essays, if required. High school graduates
must submit a Scholarship Letter of Recommendation Form from their high school
guidance counselor, a teacher or a recognized professional person such as their
employer. Returning students must submit a Scholarship Letter of Recommendation
Form from their faculty advisor, a teacher or a recognized professional person such
as their employer. Some scholarships may require two Letter of Recommendation
Forms and a written essay. In addition, most of scholarships require that you complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
Priority deadline for Scholarship Applications is March 15. Applications
received after March 15 will be considered if funds remain available. For applications
and information on specific scholarships, visit the Financial Aid Office or the
Financial Aid Web site: www.pstcc.edu/departments/financial_aid.
Geier African-American Scholarship for New Students
Geier African-American Scholarships for New Students are one-year, $1000
scholarships awarded to African-American students attending Pellissippi State
for the first time. Applicants must submit a Pellissippi State Scholarship
Application, along with a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor,
teacher, employer or minister. Preference is given to full-time students.
Applications are accepted until all funds are expended.
Geier Minority Scholarships
Geier Minority Scholarships are awarded to selected African-American students
enrolled in eligible degree programs. In addition to a Pellissippi State
Scholarship Application, students are required to complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards will be made based on unmet need.
National Science Foundation Scholarship
The National Science Foundation Scholarship is a program established to
assist students enrolled in selected majors. Maximum scholarships are $3125 per
academic year, and recipients must meet the following criteria:
• Be a U.S. citizen, national or alien admitted on refugee status at time
of application.
• Have unmet financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal
Students Aid (FAFSA).
• Be accepted for admission to Pellissippi State.
• Be enrolled full time in Computer Science, Computer Science Technology,
Pre-engineering, Engineering Technology or Mathematics degree programs.