High school seniors can sign up for the Tennessee Promise, complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and fill out their college application as part of Scholarship Saturday on October 1 at Roane State Community College’s Roane County campus in Harriman.
The event will last from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern, and refreshments will be served. Visitors are welcome to drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Check-in will be in the lobby of the Dunbar Building.
Roane State financial aid and admissions staff will be available to help students and their families complete their forms.
The deadline to apply for the Tennessee Promise is November 1.
In addition, beginning October 1, students can complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-18 academic year.
Students are encouraged to get their FSA ID before coming to Scholarship Saturday on October 1. Go to https://fsaid.ed.gov.
“On Scholarship Saturday, students and their families can complete three major applications in one day: Tennessee Promise, the FAFSA, and their college application,” said Maria Gonzales, Roane State director of student enrollment and recruitment. “Our staff will be right there to help students and their families fill out each form correctly and get off to a great start on the college admissions process.”
To learn more or reserve a spot at Scholarship Saturday, go to roanestate.edu/scholarshipsaturday.
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