Access To College
The Nashville College Connection (NCC) is an intensive college-counseling program providing individualized admissions and financial aid expertise to meet the needs of the students, their families and the community. NCC is designed to assist a student in finding their most appropriate “fit” in order to be successful and attain a college degree.
Below are a few guides to aid in planning your college decision-making process:
College Planning Calendars
Helpful Websites
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Financial Aid
www.fafsa.edu.gov
College for Tennessee
Tennessee College/University Search
www.collegefortn.org
College Board and The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
College planning services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.
www.collegeboard.com
Know How to Go
Information on How to go to college for Parents and Students
www.knowhowtogo.org
The American College Testing (ACT)
College entrance exam
www.actstudent.org
United Negro College Fund
Historically Black College (HBCU) Information
www.unfc.org
The “Common” Application
Help parents and students complete “common” applications for college
www.commonapp.org
Historically Black College (HBCU) “Common” Application
Help parents and students complete “common” applications for HBCU’s
www.eduinconline.com/eduweb/
The Personal Statement
Help students write college entrance essays
http://students.berkeley.edu/apa/personalstatement/index.htm
College scholarship info
www.scholarshipamerica.org
Older Adults wanting to attend college to finish their degree (age 35+)
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php