UT urges students to apply for federal aid as new deadline approaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — University of Tennessee leaders are urging students to take advantage of the free application for federal tuition aid before it’s too late. After the new version of FAFSA rolled out in December of last year, the deadline to complete the FAFSA was pushed back to May 15. “We believe that being able […]
Tennessee’s public universities urge FAFSA application completion
Four the Future campaign guides applicants amid FAFSA deadline extension NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2024) – As part of the Four the Future initiative, a collaborative effort among 10 public universities in Tennessee aimed at promoting the value of a four-year degree, college applicants are urged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Commentary: Making it in music is tough. A four-year degree in music can offer advantages.
It’s a classic American story: Someone moves to the big city with nothing to their name but a dream. Maybe, with good timing and some luck, they can turn that dream into something tangible. Social media appears to have made finding stardom and success in the music business as easy as posting some TikTok videos. […]
We Tennessee public university presidents all want citizens to get a four-year degree
Recently there’s been increased conversation over the value of a college degree. We, the presidents of Tennessee’s public universities represented by this consortium, are working together to deliver a unified message: Yes, a public university degree is worth it, and it is especially valuable in Tennessee. Through financial aid and scholarships like Tennessee HOPE, many […]
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces Fall 2023 College Enrollment Data
NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the latest student enrollment data for the fall 2023 semester, indicating that 214,476 students across the state enrolled at community colleges and public universities for fall 2023. This represents an increase of 4,528 students, which is a 2.2% increase compared with fall 2022. “More and […]
How does a college degree improve graduates’ employment and earnings potential?
Key Takeaways The evidence that a college degree significantly improves one’s employment prospects and earnings potential is overwhelming. Bachelor’s degree holders are half as likely to be unemployed as their peers who only have a high school degree and they make $1.2 million in additional earnings on average over their lifetime. Analyzing outcomes data from over […]
7 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Go To College
For some students, going to college is a no-brainer. But before you start filling out applications and taking college tours, answer this simple question: Why should you go to college in the first place? If you’ve never considered your reasons for pursuing higher education, answering that question may be more complicated than it first appears. […]