Pellissippi State Scholarships: Your Path to Educational Dreams
Pellissippi State Community College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help students achieve their educational goals. These scholarships, supported by the Pellissippi State Foundation and various donors, can significantly reduce the financial burden of attending college, making higher education accessible to a wider range of students. Many low-income students find the spending associated with attending college-even when tuition is eliminated-an insurmountable barrier. Scholarships can change the course of one’s life.
The Pellissippi State Foundation: A Catalyst for Student Success
The Pellissippi State Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting students through scholarships, capital improvements, and innovative programs. The Foundation gained tax-exempt status as a 501 (c)(3) organization in 1983. A Board of Trustees-volunteer representatives from local industry, community leaders, and donors-governs the Foundation. The Pellissippi State Foundation is passionate about supporting capital improvements, acquiring state-of-the-art equipment, and fostering innovation. Grant Development supports innovation by obtaining funding for Pellissippi State through state and federal government grant programs and private foundations. Competitive grants have helped fund student success initiatives, faculty research and new program start-ups as well as student scholarships, new classroom and laboratory equipment and training. The grant office seeks funding opportunities focused on workforce development to align programs with industry demands, address skill gaps, and prepare individuals for an ever-evolving world.
Ways to Support Pellissippi State Foundation
You can be a part of transforming lives through education. There are several ways to support the Pellissippi State Foundation:
- Recurring Annual Gift: You can establish a recurring annual gift to the Pellissippi State Foundation.
- Major Gifts: Major gifts enable individuals to create a powerful philanthropic impact on Pellissippi State. Gifts of $10,000 or more can be pledged over a five-year period. These gifts can transform organizational capacity and have a positive impact on the goals and the mission of the College.
- Gifts In-kind: Non-cash gifts that advance the mission of the College may be accepted.
- Legacy Society: The Pellissippi State Foundation has a program that ensures that future generations of students can achieve their educational dreams. We are proud to introduce the Legacy Society, honoring those who have designated a planned gift to the Foundation. Simply designating the Pellissippi State Foundation for an estate or planned gift - of any size - enrolls you as a member. If you have made a provision for the Pellissippi State Foundation in your will, thank you. Let us know by completing a Legacy Society Donor Statement of Intent.
Pellissippi State Scholarships
Pellissippi State offers a diverse range of scholarships, each with its own eligibility criteria. To be considered for these scholarships, students must submit a completed general scholarship application online. Pellissippi State has dozens and dozens of private scholarships for students of all types. Fill out our scholarship application, and we will match you to any scholarship for which you qualify. There are no guarantees that a scholarship fits you, but it’s a great idea to apply.
Here are some specific scholarships available at Pellissippi State Community College:
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- The Trogdon Criminal Justice Scholarship: This scholarship is open to all Pellissippi State Community College students who have AA, AS or AAS Criminal Justice major declared; are enrolled in at least six hours; have a minimum 2.0 GPA; and demonstrate financial need. Want to help support the Trogdon Criminal Justice Scholarship program? Make a gift!
- The Earn and Learn Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students at Pellissippi State Community College. Preference is given to full - time freshmen students who are majoring in engineering - related fields.
- The Julia Elizabeth Forsyth Larkin Scholarship: This scholarship is available to full - time, female students at Pellissippi State Community College.
- The Administrative Council Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students attending Pellissippi State Community College. You must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at PSCC, have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. A letter of recommendation is required.
- The Wilson Family Legacy Scholarship: This scholarship is available to adult students at Pellissippi State Community College. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
- The Swing Big for Students Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students at Pellissippi State Community College. You must be majoring in exercise science, sports management, or a sport - related major and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.
- The Lynda and Glyn Ed Newton Scholarship: This scholarship is available to female students at Pellissippi State Community College.
- The Joshua Adrian Garland Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students at Pellissippi State Community College.
- The JAZ Fund Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students at Pellissippi State Community College.
- The Edwards Family Scholarship: This scholarship is available to full - time students at Pellissippi State Community College.
- The William Keith McCord Scholarship: This scholarship is available to full - time students at Pellissippi State Community College. You must be a resident of Blount County and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
The Rocky Top Transfer Program and Scholarship
Students who complete a minimum of 24 transferrable credit hours of coursework at Pellissippi State and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admission into any non-competitive UT program. Once confirmed, Rocky Top Transfer Program students will work, starting May 12, with Pellissippi State advisors to enroll in classes either in-person at any Pellissippi State campus or online. Please make an appointment via the Navigate Student app. Opt-in to earn an associate degree from Pellissippi State while attending UT through the Tennessee Reverse Transfer Program.
The Rocky Top Transfer Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity exclusively for students who participate in the Rocky Top Transfer Program. This scholarship requires enrollment at UT immediately after completing 24 Pellissippi State degree-applicable credits and a minimum 3.25 Pellissippi State GPA (not including summer semester). This scholarship is renewable for up to three years. Tennessee residents who participate in the Rocky Top Transfer Program may also be eligible for scholarships in the Tri-Star Scholarship Program. Pellissippi State's Magnolia Avenue Campus is the closest campus to UTK.
Additional Financial Aid Opportunities
Besides scholarships, Pellissippi State students can explore other financial aid options, including:
- Tennessee Promise Scholarship: Students must apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during their senior year of high school. Seniors create an account on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) portal, available at www.tnpromise.gov, and complete their application by November 1 of their senior year of high school. Tennessee Promise students have a mandatory deadline to complete the FAFSA by each year.
- Federal and State Financial Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA helps determine if you qualify for federal and state financial aid, scholarships and grants. Remember, some funds tied to the FAFSA are first-come, first-served. For that reason, it’s best to fill out the FAFSA as early as possible. The Department of Education answers many common questions online. The Department of Education selects some students for verification. If you’re selected for verification, we’ll alert you in myPellissippi under the “Financial Aid” tab. It’s incredibly important that you submit or complete any documents we ask you for as soon as you can. The most common requirements during a verification are to clarify or verify your citizenship, marital status, income status, dependent status, child support status or degree status.
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits: The Department of Veterans Affairs administers several benefit programs, listed below. We can help you answer any questions you have about VA benefits. Regular attendance and satisfactory academic progress are required to receive veterans benefit pay, so we are required to report your non-attendance and your current academic progress. It’s also important to remember that you can’t drop or add a course without approval from Pellissippi State’s VA Certifying Official.
Important Reminders for Financial Aid Applicants
- FAFSA First Choice Institution: When you file your FAFSA, you need to make sure you select the Tennessee Promise eligible institution you plan to attend as your first choice. You need to update the first college listed in two places: on the FAFSA and in the TSAC Student Portal. Be sure that you have updated your first choice in the TSAC Student Portal by July 15 of the year you will start college.
- Check myPellissippi Frequently: Once you’ve completed your applications for financial aid, we’ll contact you through myPellissippi about your financial aid awards, any requirements you must meet and upcoming deadlines. Don’t forget to check frequently for updates.
- Financial Aid Consequences: Our last reminder to you is to remember that there are financial aid consequences for withdrawing from a class (or from simply deciding to no longer attend). Depending upon the financial aid you use, there may also be financial aid consequences for the number of classes you take or for your GPA. Tennessee Promise students are required to enroll and attend full-time (at least 12 credit hours). If you withdraw from or stop attending class and drop below 12 credit hours, you will lose Tennessee Promise. Other financial aid could also be affected if you withdraw or stop attending.
- Confirm Your Schedule and Pay Tuition and Fees: Once previous steps are completed - including registering for classes - all students must confirm their schedule and pay tuition and fees. After any financial aid award you receive appears on the confirmation screen in myPellissippi, you must confirm your schedule and pay any remaining tuition and fees. If your financial aid covers the cost of tuition and fees, you still must confirm your schedule. Students who do not confirm their schedules run the risk of having their schedules deleted.
- Tennessee Promise Requirements: Tennessee Promise students are required to complete community service for each semester they attend college. Tennessee Promise students must maintain a full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) and a 2.0 GPA. If you withdraw from class, or simply stop attending class, and drop below 12 credit hours, you will lose Tennessee Promise. Any other financial aid you may receive could also be affected. If your enrollment drops below full-time, or if you have an official or unofficial withdrawal date due to a documented personal hardship or medical reason, you may submit an appeal to keep Tennessee Promise to the Institutional Review Panel. A dependent or independent student whose appeal is based on financial reasons must provide all supporting documentation attributable to the student. A student cannot appeal for missing the GPA requirement. To appeal, students must submit an appeal form in myPellissippi and provide professional documentation that supports their appeal.
Resources and Support
The Start Strong Center is here to help you find the financial assistance you need to attend college. You’ll find that becoming a student at Pellissippi State is easy - and uniquely based on your educational background and goals.
The Foundation supports an Alumni engagement program that provides graduates with networking, professional development, and volunteering opportunities. Alumni success is recognized through the annual Distinguished Alumni Award, Peggy Wilson Volunteer Alumni Award, and social media features.
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As a first-generation student, Donna Trogdon experienced many of our students’ hardships. She put herself through undergraduate and graduate school while working, being a mother and a military spouse to a husband deployed during most of her programs. She understands the challenges that Pellissippi State students face firsthand and realizes it should not have to be that way. Currently, Donna is the Program Coordinator, Professor, Academic Advisor, and Club Advisor for the Criminal Justice program and works with students pursuing this degree and this profession. It has been fulfilling and rewarding to her to see the level of interest, enthusiasm, and desire to serve their community in various roles.
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