McMinn County
Senior Page
5/14/2021
Seniors, please complete the following surveys if they apply to you. We need to know where to send your final transcript and what your plans are after high school. Final transcripts will be mailed out at the end of May. Also, student athletes who will be playing a college sport in the fall or next spring will need to complete the senior athlete survey as well. Thank you!
Please complete by May 20th.
Senior Survey/Final Transcript:
Senior Athlete Survey:
TN PROMISE MANDATORY VIRTUAL MEETING DEADLINE IS JUNE 1ST
LINK TO MEETING & CONNECT ACCOUNT: https://tnachieves.org/mentors/tnachieves-connect/
- The virtual webinar is a 40-minute meeting that students can view at any time on a computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Students must view the TN Promise mandatory webinar by June 1, 2021 in order to maintain scholarship eligibility. Prior to viewing the webinar students must activate their tnAchieves CONNECT account.
TN PROMISE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS DEADLINE IS JULY 1ST
LINK TO COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION: https://tnachieves.org/community-service/
- You must complete 8 hours of community service. Please visit the website for additional information.
- You may also watch the community service webinars to earn your hours! For list of webinars, go to https://tnachieves.org/community-service/webinars/
TN PROMISE DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
- To apply go to https://www.tn.gov/tnpromise
- You have to create an account & then apply for the TN Promise Scholarship. You will receive an email once you apply successfully.
- Instructions on how to apply: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/tn_promise_app_instructions.pdf
- If you need assistance, go to https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/tsac/contacting-tsac.html
- Toll Free: 1.800.342.1663
- Live Chat is a quicker way of getting assistance.
FAFSA DEADLINE IS MARCH 1ST.
Here is a list of resources with instructions and information on how to complete the FAFSA. Remember you are applying for the 2021-2022 school year. We will have live help in December & January, please check out the school counseling calendar for dates and times!
- How to Create an FSA ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj1Pn-shze8
- How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 1 – Student Demographics: https://youtu.be/ww4m-mncwuM
- How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 2 – School Selection & Dependency Status: https://youtu.be/uJRl3f6ScGw
- How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 3 – Parent Demographics: https://youtu.be/Tk5FCfe3LTc
- How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 4 – Parent Financials: https://youtu.be/2FNedAlJ-YA
- How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 5 – Student Financials & Signature Status: https://youtu.be/E7Sx5txr1FY
- Directions & information: https://tnachieves.org/resources/fafsa/
- Things you need to complete the FAFSA: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/fafsa_list_items.pdf
- FSA ID site: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
- FSA ID instructions: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/fsa_id_instructions.pdf
- FAFSA application site: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- FAFSA—how to get started: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/fafsa_directions.pdf
SENIOR FALL PACKET—Important for seniors regarding the TN Promise, FAFSA, applying for college, and more!
Important Dates to Remember: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/senior_dates_page_sept20.pdf
Diploma of Distinction & Honors information: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/diploma_of_distinction_and_honors.pdf
College/Career Planning Checklist: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/quick_checklist_seniors_sept20.pdf
FAFSA—what you need to apply: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/fafsa_what_you_need_to_apply_9_20.pdf
Scholarship Resources: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/scholarship_resources.pdf
State Grants & Scholarships: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/financial_aid_brochure_sept20.pdf
Volunteer Service Log: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/volunteer_service_form_sept20.pdf
College/Scholarship Log: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/2022/college_scholarship_list_example.pdf