The Cost of College

The College reserves the right to change the fees listed herein or to add new ones whenever such additions are found to be necessary. Please see the SEMESTER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES for current maintenance fee charges. Rates listed are rates in effect during the 2004-2005 academic year. Rates for the 2005-06 academic year were not known at the time of printing this catalog.

Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Business Regulations

All fees are payable at the time of registration each semester, unless otherwise noted in the schedule of classes. Registration at the beginning of each term is incomplete until all fees are paid , and no student may be admitted to classes without having met his financial obligations. No student may re-enroll, graduate, or receive a transcript of his record until all accounts are settled. The term “account” includes any indebtedness to the College. The student’s responsibility for any indebtedness or obligation to the College is not relieved by non-attendance of class.

Checks will be cashed by the Business Office or Bookstore -- not to exceed $20 per day. All fees should be paid in the Business Office, located in the Administration Building.

Payment Methods

Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard.

Deferred Payment

A deferred payment plan is available for students who wish to defer the payment of a portion of their fees. The plan is available for Fall and Spring semesters only. Generally, the plan requires that 50% of the assessed fees (plus a $25 administrative fee) be paid at the time of registration. The remaining balance is divided into two equal payments that are due approximately 30 and 60 days into the semester. For specific terms and conditions, as well as due dates, please refer to the Semester Schedule of Classes.

Eligibility for Deferment of Payment of Tuition and Fees by Certain Eligible Students Receiving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other Governmentally Funded Educational Assistants Benefits.

Service Members, Veterans, and dependents of veterans who are eligible beneficiaries of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits or other governmentally funded educational assistance, subject to the conditions and guidelines set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated 49-7-104 as amended, may elect, upon formal application, to defer payment of required tuition and fees until the final day of the term for which the deferment has been requested. Application for the deferment must be made no later than 14 days after the beginning of the term, and the amount of the deferment shall not exceed the total monetary benefits to be received for the term. Students who have been granted deferments are expected to make timely payments on their outstanding tuition and fees balance once education benefits are being delivered, and eligibility for such deferment shall terminate if the student fails to abide by any applicable rule or regulation, or to act in good faith in making timely payments. This notice is published pursuant to Public Chapter 279, Acts of 2003, effective July 1, 2003.

Application Fee

Each student submitting an application for admission to the College must pay, at the time he submits his application, a one-time, non-refundable fee of $10.00. This fee applies to degree students, transfer, transient, adult-special, special undergraduates, advanced, audit, early admission, and joint enrollment students. The application fee is not assessed of the pre-college community service non-credit student and is waived in the case of senior citizens or totally disabled people who wish to audit courses.

Maintenance Fee

All students, whether resident or non-resident, pay a maintenance fee of $83.00 per semester hour, not to exceed a maximum of $976.00 Students paying the maximum fee are entitled to admission to home athletic events and certain health services, concerts, plays, social and other student-sponsored activities, as specified by announcement.

ACT Residual Test Fee

Degree-seeking students may take the ACT Residual at VSCC. The test fee is $30.00. Only those students who have made application to VSCC will be permitted to take the ACT Residual.

Tuition

No charge is made for tuition to bona fide residents of the State of Tennessee; non-residents are charged $2,923.00 per semester (for full-time students) or $253.00 per semester hour (for part-time students). Tuition charges are in addition to maintenance fees.

The Director of Admissions and Records shall make the original decision concerning residence classification. Further information about residence classification may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records.

Audit Students’ Fees

Students enrolling in regular college classes as auditors will pay the same fees (including the application fee and any late registration) as those enrolling for credit.

Senior Citizens’ Fees

Persons 60 years of age and over who are domiciled in Tennessee may audit credit classes at no maintenance charge, providing there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment . Special fees may be charged where required. Senior citizens who audit classes will be required to submit an application for admission to the College, but are not required to pay the $10.00 application fee.

Persons 65 years of age and over who are domiciled in Tennessee may take classes for credit with a maximum fee of $75.00, providing there's space available and sufficient fee enrollment . All admissions requirements must be met and the $10.00 application fee will be charged. Senior citizens must verify their birth date, either with their driver’s license or birth certificate.

Totally Disabled Persons’ Fees

Persons who are permanently totally disabled and domiciled in Tennessee may audit classes at no maintenance charge, provided there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment. Special fees may be charged where required. Totally disabled persons who audit classes will be required to submit an application for admission to the College, but are not required to pay the $10.00 application fee.

Totally disabled persons who are domiciled in Tennessee may take classes for credit with a maximum fee of $75.00, providing there is space available and sufficient fee enrollment. All admissions requirements must be met and the $10.00 application fee will be charged.

Totally disabled persons must provide the College an affidavit or certificate from a physician, or an agency that has adjudicated the person to be totally disabled. Forms are available in the Office of Admissions or in the Office of Disability Services, in the basement of Wood Campus Center.

Non-Credit Course/Workshop Fees

The fees for non-credit courses, seminars, and workshops vary according to the nature of the subject matter and length of instruction. Non-credit students are not assessed an application fee, a late registration fee, student activity fee, campus access fee, or technology fee. The fee for each course or workshop is published in the semester schedule of classes or in the brochure announcing the activity.

Fee Waivers and fee discounts do not apply to non-credit courses or workshops.

Individual Music Instruction Fees

A special fee for all individualized instruction in music is assessed per semester. Please see the semester schedule of classes for the amount of this fee.

Regent Online Degree Program Course Fees

All students enrolled in Regents Online Degree (RODP) courses pay a RODP Maintenance Fee of $83.00 per semester hour and an online fee of $34.00 per semester hour. Students who are non-residents of the State of Tennessee are charged RODP Tuition of $253.00 per semester hour. These courses are separate from VSCC courses and are not included in figuring the full-time maximum for VSCC courses. There is no full-time maximum for RODP courses.

RODP fees are refundable during the specified refund dates. Please refer to the semester schedule of classes for refund dates.

Non-Credit Course Refunds

A 100% refund of course fees is approved only under the following conditions:

• when there is no space available in a class for which a registration is submitted, or

• when a class is canceled by the College, or

• when a faculty member recommends that a student drop a course ,or

• when a student is deemed ineligible by the institution, or

• when a student’s death occurs during the period of enrollment, or

• when a student officially withdraws from the College or drops the course prior to the first scheduled class meeting date.

A 50% REFUND of course fees is approved when a student officially withdraws from the College or drops a course on or after the first scheduled class meeting date but prior to the second scheduled class meeting date.

No REFUND of course fees is approved when a student officially withdraws from the College or drops a course on or after the second scheduled class meeting date. Failure to attend class does not result in a refund of course fees.

Note: The refund policy indicated above applies to all non-credit courses except the American Management Association (AMA) courses. This policy does not apply to workshops or seminars.

There are no refunds for AMA Courses or Workshops.

Credit Course Refunds

Refunds of all fees and charges must be in accordance with the following provisions except where previously stated. Refer to the Semester Schedule of Classes for refund dates.

A. Maintenance Fee Refunds

1. Refunds are 100% for courses canceled by the institution.

2. Changes in courses involving the adding and dropping of equal numbers of semester credit hours for the same term at the same time require no refund or assessment of additional maintenance fees.

3. The basic refund for withdrawal or drops during regular semesters (Fall and Spring) is 75% from the official first day of classes for the term (not determined separately for each individual class) through the fourteenth calendar day of classes and then reduced to 25% for a period of time which extends 25% of the length of the term. There is no refund after the 25% period ends. For shorter terms within the Fall and Spring semesters, the 75% refund period and the 25% refund per will extend a length of time which is the same proportion of the term as the 75% and 25% periods are of the regular terms. These shorter terms have different beginning and ending dates and different refund dates.

4. For summer sessions, the 75% refund period and the 25% refund period will extend a length of time which is the same proportion of the term as the 75% and 25% periods are of the regular terms. If you are dropping a class and adding another class in the same session, this must be processed on the same drop/add form for the fees to be evenly exchanged. The summer term consists of four different sessions, each with different beginning and ending dates. Therefore, each session has a unique set of refund periods.

5. All refund periods will be rounded to whole days and the date on which each refund period ends will be included in semester schedule of classes. In calculating the 75% period for other than the Fall or Spring and in calculating the 25% length of the term in all cases, the number of calendar days during the term will be considered. When the calculation produces a fractional day, rounding will be up or down to the nearest whole day.

6. A full refund (100%) is provided on behalf of a student whose death occurs during the term. Any indebtedness should be offset against the refund.

7. A 100% refund will be provided for students who enroll under an advanced registration system but who drop or withdraw prior to the beginning of the official first day of classes for the term (not determined separately for each individual class).

8. A 100% refund will be provided to students who are compelled by the institution to withdraw when it is determined that through institutional error they were academically ineligible for enrollment or were not properly admitted to enroll for the course(s) being dropped. An appropriate official must certify in writing that this provision is applicable in each case.

9. The refund percentage is applied to the difference between the per hour rate (or maximum) for the number of credit hours immediately before the drop or withdrawal and the number immediately afterward.

10. Federal Title IV recipients will be granted refund through 60% of the term when they withdraw from the institution. These refunds will be based on applicable federal guidelines.

11. Other exceptions may be requested through the Office of the Vice-President for Student Services.

12. Examples of common refunds are available upon request.

B. Out-of-State Tuition Refunds

The refund provision for out-of-state tuition is the same as that for maintenance fees. A 75% refund is made for the same period and a 25% refund is made for the same time period. When 100% of maintenance fees are refunded, then 100% of out-of-state tuition also is refunded. Calculation procedures are the same as those specified for maintenance fees.

Transcript Issuance

No fee is charged for transcripts. Transcripts are issued only at the request of the student or an authorized agent to the Office of Admissions and Records. No transcript will be provided for a student who has any financial indebtedness to the College.

Diploma Fee

Each candidate for a degree from Volunteer State Community College pays a $25.00 fee to cover cost of the diploma, rental of cap and gown, and incidentals connected with the commencement exercises. This fee must be paid at the time that the Graduation Application is submitted.

Campus Access

A campus access fee of $2.00 per semester will be charged all students. Since registration of specific vehicles is not necessary and since other means are used to control traffic, a campus access fee is assessed in lieu of a motor vehicle registration fee.

Student Activity Fee

A $3.00 per semester student activity fee will be charged all credit students. The purpose of the Student Activity Fee is to provide and promote programs for all members of the student body, both on- and off-campus. It will be used for student projects, student activities, and student leadership scholarships.

A Calendar of Events for each semester is available to every student via student e-mail. This calendar will include all major student events. Each student is encouraged to participate in as many events as possible.

Student Government Activity Fee

A $3.00 per semester Student Government Activity Fee will be charged to all credit students. The purpose of the Student Government Activity Fee is to provide and promote campus activities for the benefit of the entire Vol State student body. This fee supplements the Student Activity fee and is used to provide on-and-off campus activities.

Technology Fee

A technology fee will be charged to all credit students each semester. Part-time students pay $9.00 per semester hour while full-time students pay a flat fee amount of $112.50. The purpose of the Technology Fee is to purchase, maintain, and upgrade technological equipment and applications used for instruction and student support.

Parking Fines

Parking violations (fines) are $10.00 per violation. All fines are to be paid in the College Business Office. Fines unpaid at the end of each semester will result in the encumbrance of student records.

A $100.00 fine is imposed for each citation for unauthorized parking in a “Handicapped” parking space.

Books and Supplies

Since the cost of books and supplies varies from one program of study to another and from term to term, only the average cost can be included in the catalog. The average cost of books and supplies for a full-time student taking a minimum fifteen hour course load will be $450.00 per term. Books and supplies may be purchased at the Campus Bookstore with cash, personal check, American Express, Discover, Visa, or Mastercard or online at www.efollett.com

Bookstore refund dates may be obtained from the Bookstore each semester. Purchases made with cash or check will be refunded by check.

Identification Cards

The College issues to each student a photo identification card. There is no charge to the student for this service. Returning students will need to obtain an expiration sticker at the beginning of the fall semester. The card is required for admission to some College activities, borrowing library books, cashing personal checks, and other purposes. The card remains the property of Volunteer State Community College and must be presented or surrendered upon request of a College official. Replacement cards are made by the Office Student Life and costs $10.00.

Returned Checks

bank. Any student who has not paid for a returned bad check after notification by the Business Office will not be able to receive a transcript, nor will any of his/her records from the College be processed to any other institution. Collection efforts will be pursued by the College for all returned checks. Check-writing privileges may be revoked for any student who has checks returned by his/her bank more than once.

Summary of Fees

	Resident (per semester)	Non-Resident (per hour)	Full-time (per semester)	Part-time (per hour)
Maintenance	$976.00	$83.00	$976 .00	$83.00
Tuition	None	None	$2,923.00	$253.00
Technology	$112.50	$9.00	$112.50	$9.00
TOTAL	$1,088.50	$92.00	$4,011.50	$345.00

Application Fee (non-refundable) .... .............................................. $10.00

Graduation Fee (non-refundable)................................................... $25.00

Student Activity Fee** (Credit Students Only)........................... $3.00

Student Government Activity Fee**................................................$3.00

Campus Access Fee**....................................................................... $2.00

AIB Fee ............................................................................................$25.00

Music Fees: Individual Music Instructor (per semester hr.)........$55.00

Returned Check Charge (non-refundable)..................................... $20.00

Deferred Payment Fee**.............................................................. .$25.00

Deferred Payment Late Fee...............................................................$25.00

RODP Maintenance Fee - Please refer to the RODP Section

RODP Tuition - Please refer to the RODP Section

RODP On-Line Fee - Please refer to the RODP Section

**Refundable only during the 100% refund period

Additional Charges

The College reserves the right to change the fees listed herein or to add new ones whenever such additions are found to be necessary. Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Student Financial Aid

The purpose of Student Financial Aid is to provide a comprehensive program of financial assistance to qualified students who would find it difficult or impossible to attend Volunteer State Community College without financial assistance.

Financial aid is administered in conjunction with the nationally established policy and philosophy that the student and his/her family have the primary responsibility for financing a college education. Financial assistance is designed only for filling in the gap between the family's potential resources and the student's expenses.

All applicants for financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

April 15 is the priority date for applying for federal financial aid for the Fall semester. After this date, financial aid will be awarded on a first-come, first serve basis until all funds have been exhausted.

Renewal of aid is not automatic; student must file a new FAFSA form each academic year. All first-time applicants must be fully accepted for admission by the College before aid will be awarded. For inquiries, you can email the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@volstate.edu.

Standards of Academic Satisfactory Progress

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Congress in 1980, mandates that institutions of higher education must establish standards of "academic satisfactory progress" for students receiving financial aid. Vol State has established the following standards of "academic satisfactory progress" applicable to all Title IV and institutionally awarded funds (Federal Pell Grant, TSAA, Administrative Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan Programs and the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship programs) for the purpose of maintaining a consistent policy for all students receiving financial assistance.

A. DEFINITION OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the following regulations in order to continue funding at Volunteer State Community College:

1. A student must pass two-thirds (.667) of the hours originally attempted each semester and earn a semester grade point average of at least 2.0 for the total hours attempted. A grade of A, B, C, D, or P will be required for successful completion. Grades of W, I, K, YC or F will not be considered as successful completion.

2. A student who does not meet the above requirement will be placed on financial aid probation. During the semester of probation, the student will receive regular financial assistance and will be expected to re-establish satisfactory progress.

3. If a student has not re-established satisfactory progress after the one semester of financial aid probation, all forms of financial assistance to the student will be suspended.

4. A student may be reinstated on financial aid by (1) personally paying the educational expenses for a minimum of six credit hours during one full semester and (2) re-establishing satisfactory progress as defined in Item 1 of these regulations.

5. A student who passes zero credit hours with a zero grade point average during any semester will be removed from financial aid without a probationary period. This student may be re-instated on financial aid after meeting the conditions of Item 4 of these regulations. If the zero hours passed and zero grade point average were the result of an official withdrawal from the College, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation.

6. A student must maintain a minimum collegiate cumulative GPA according to the following chart.

Combined Semester Quality Minimum

Hours Attempted	Cumulative GPA
(includes collegiate hours only)
0-14	none
15-26	1.0
27-40	1.4
41-48	1.7
49-56	1.9
57 or more	2.0

Any term that a Student's collegiate cumulative GPA falls below the required average, the student will be removed from all forms of assistance. A student cannot be reinstated until their collegiate cumulative GPA is raised to meet the above requirement.

B. TIME LIMIT FOR AID

A student will be allowed to receive financial assistance until he/she has attempted a maximum of 150% of the hours required to complete his/her Degree or Technical Certificate. At VSCC that represents 103 collegiate hours for a degree seeking student and 64 collegiate hours for a student seeking a Technical Certificate (not including current term). The hours that a student transfers in, which apply toward their degree/technical certificate, will be subject to 103 or 64 hour time limit. Likewise, once a student has attempted more than 30 hours of Remedial and Developmental coursework, any additional R & D coursework will not be considered in their Title IV eligibility fund calculations.

C. ATTENDANCE

Attendance is mandatory. A student who stops attending prior to a specified date each term or who never attends, will be deemed as a "non-attender" and will be required to repay a portion or all of their federal funding. For students taking video courses, you must attend the orientation and turn in your first assignment in order to be considered in attendance. Likewise, students taking RODP courses must engage processing on the WEB CT in order to establish attendance.

Students who do establish attendance but stop attending prior to the end of the semester and do not officially withdraw are deemed as "unofficial withdrawals" and will be billed according to Return of Title IV funds policy.

D. NOTIFICATION AND APPEAL

Any student being placed on financial aid probation or being terminated from aid will be notified by mail. Any probation or termination of financial assistance, may be appealed first to the Director of Student Financial Aid, then to the Vice President of Student Services and finally in writing to the Scholarship and Awards Committee. The student must be able to prove extenuating circumstances for an appeal.

E. PRIOR ACADEMIC RECORD

A student's total prior academic record will be reviewed and the Standards of Academic Progress will be applied prior to their eligibility determination.

Federal and State Financial Aid Programs
Federal Work-Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded program to provide funds for the employment of students who demonstrate need as determined by FAFSA. To participate in this program, students must be accepted for admission to VSCC and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The FWS program provides jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Students may work an average of 10 hours per week.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded program based on need as determined by FAFSA. The amount of the actual grant is based upon family contribution as determined by the federal government. You may apply for federal aid on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you do not have WEB access, you may call or email the VSCC Financial Aid Office and request a FAFSA application be mailed to you.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federally subsidized program. FSEOG is awarded to students with exceptional financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Federal Family Education Loan Programs Federal Stafford Loans

A Federal Stafford Student Loan is a variable low-interest loan made to students to help cover their educational cost. There are two types of Stafford Loan: Subsidized - where the government pays the interest while the student is in school, deferment and grace period; Unsubsidized - where the student pays the interest while in school, deferment and grace period. The FAFSA application is used in making the determination as to whether the student is eligible for a subsidized loan or an unsubsidized loan.

After you graduate, leave school or drop below half-time enrollment, you have a six-month grace period before you begin repayment. Your lender will send you information about repayment.

Annual Loan Limits: Freshman - $2,625.00 per academic year

Sophomore - $3,500.00 per academic year

Federal PLUS Loan Program

The Federal PLUS Loan Program provides a source of loan funds to the parents of dependent undergraduate students. Plus borrowers are required to file a FAFSA application. Parents can borrow up to the cost of education minus other financial aid for the student. The interest rate on PLUS loans is at a variable rate not to exceed 9%. Repayment on both principal and interest begins within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. There is no grace period for these loans. Interest will begin to accumulate at the time the first disbursement is made.

Tennessee Student Assistance Awards

The Tennessee Student Assistance Award Program was established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1976. The purpose of the program is to provide non-repayable financial assistance to financially needy undergraduate students who are residents of Tennessee and are enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at an eligible post secondary educational institution in Tennessee. Students must be enrolled at least half-time.

Maximum award amounts are determined by the TSAC Board of Directors prior to the beginning of the fall term. No student will receive an award greater than the amount of tuition and mandatory fees assessed by the institution attended.

In order to apply for the state grant, you must complete a FAFSA application prior to May 1 for the upcoming fall term.

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program is intended to provide scholarship funds to offset costs associated with pursuing postsecondary education.

Eligible applicants must submit a FAFSA, have an ACT Composite of at least 21 or an unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.0 in order to be considered for the Lottery Scholarship program.

Tennessee Hope Scholarship renewal criteria includes:

* Eligibility shall be reviewed at the end of the semesters in which the student has attempted a total of 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 semester hours

*Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 after 24 attempted semester hours.

*Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 after 48, 72, 96, and 120 attempted semester hours.

* Must be enrolled in fall and spring semesters and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Administrative Grant

The Administrative Grant is funded in part by the state and by the institution, for African American students who do not qualify for enough Pell Grant funding to cover tuition and books. The Administrative Grant covers in-state registration fees and provides a book allotment to help cover the cost of required books.

Students must first complete the FAFSA form to determine if they are eligible for federal funds and then complete an Administrative Grant Application with the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be fully accepted for admission to VSCC.

Recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to maintain eligibility for the Administrative Grant.

VSCC Academic Service Scholarships

The VSCC Academic Service Scholarship is in the amount of $1,500 per academic year. This scholarship involves on-campus work obligations on the part of the student. The VSCC Academic Service Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of incoming freshmen whose high school records show academic excellence. The requirements for this scholarship are a high school grade point average of 2.9 or more and an ACT of 16 or more. The application priority date for Fall Semester is March 1 and for the Spring Semester is November 1.

Scholarship Retention Requirements:

A. Students must pass a minimum of 12 hours with a 2.5 semester grade point average.

B. Scholarship students attending Summer School must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

C. Any semester in which the student does not meet the regulation in item "A" OR does not fulfill the required work obligation, the scholarship will be automatically cancelled.

D. Students can receive this scholarship for only four semesters while at VSCC.

VSCC Division Academic Service Scholarships

The VSCC Division Academic Service Scholarship is in the amount of $1,500 per year. Scholarship recipients are recruited by each major division of the institution. This scholarship involves a 75 hour work obligation in the respective division on special projects. The selection and retention is the same as the VSCC Academic Service Scholarship outlined above.

WorkForce Investment Act (WIA)

Eligible WIA recipients may receive various types of financial assistance as they pursue career training/retraining. Businesses, government, and schools work together to provide vocational or employability skills to those who are out of work or who need new skills/training to successfully enter the job market. Volunteer State Community College works in conjunction with those WIA agencies that are sponsoring these students here at VSCC. The Office of Special Adult Programs works to coordinate these effects and help with the transition of attending school.

PC 191 Fee Waiver

Employees of TBR or UT system schools are eligible to enroll in one credit class per term using the PC 191 fee waiver. The eligible employee must complete a fee waiver application with their personnel office each semester. The fee waiver form should be forwarded to the VSCC Financial Aid Office prior to registration or no later than 10 days after the term begins.

TBR Employee Dependents (Children or Spouse) Discount

Employees of TBR or UT system schools dependent children (under the age of 26) or spouse is eligible to receive a 50% discount toward maintenance fees each semester. The eligible employee must complete and submit a new discount form for their dependent child or spouse each semester prior to registration or no later than 10 days after the term begins.

Public School Teacher/State Employee Dependent Discount

Dependent children (under the age of 24) of a certified public school teacher or a full time State employee are eligible to receive a 25% discount toward maintenance fees each semester. The eligible employee must complete and submit a new discount form for their dependent child each semester prior to registration or no later than 10 days after the term begins.

State Employee Fee Waiver

Eligible employees of the Tennessee State Government are eligible to enroll in one class per term. This is called a fee waiver. The eligible state employee must complete the necessary paperwork with their personnel office and have that paperwork forwarded to the VSCC Financial Aid Office prior to registration and no later that 10 days after the term begins.

Organizational and Foundation Scholarships

The scholarship program at Volunteer State Community College is funded by individuals, business and industries and civic groups through donations to the College Foundation. Scholarships can be established in memorial or tribute to a loved one. Gifts and contributions are tax deductible. Individuals or groups interested in establishing a scholarship fund are encouraged to contact the Foundation Office.

You may apply for these scholarships on line at www.volstate.edu/financial aid/ - click on the Scholarship Link - or contact the VSCC Financial Aid Office and request that a scholarship application be mailed to you.

(You should submit only one scholarship application) Your name will be included in the selection process for all scholarships based on this application.

the abc group: Award to a graduating senior who has maintained a 2.5 high school GPA and is a child or grandchild of an employee who plans to attend Vol State full-time. Given by ABC Technologies and Salga Plastics.

The Access Group, LLC Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student who is employed an average of (15 hours or more per week-majoring in Business or Engineering. Recipient can be out-of-state. Given by The Access Group, LLC.

American legion post 17: Granted to a veteran, his spouse, children, or stepchildren, grandchildren, or other relative in this order of preference; prefer resident of Gallatin first, then Sumner County; on the basis of satisfactory academic

achievement and economic need. Funded by an endowment by the John T. Alexander American Legion Post 17.

American Bank & Trust Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating senior from Livingston Academy with at least a 3.0 GPA. If no eligible applicants exist, then award to a student under the age of 21 from Overton County, and then to a student from Overton County with no age restriction.

Amsouth Bank Scholarship: Award to a graduating senior of Gallatin High School given on the basis of need and satisfactory academic achievement who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student; recipient is selected by the high school committee. Given by AmSouth Bank.

BANK OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP: Award to a full-time, need-based student who plans to attend Vol State, must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA. Funded by Bank of America.

Tom Bannen Chevrolet GED: Granted to two GED graduates enrolled in the Sumner County Adult Education Program with a minimum of 50 as the average standard score and demonstrates a sincere desire to further their education as exemplified by performance, honesty, acceptable conduct and respect for self & others. Funded by Tom Bannen Chevrolet, recipients selected by Sumner County Adult Education Program.

MATT BARBEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Award to a need-based, full-time Vol State student athlete who goal is to teach and/or coach. Given in tribute to their nephew, Matt Barbee, by Frank and Carol Smith.

Sam Belote: Granted to a Sumner County resident who is pursuing a career in one of the Allied Health programs or Nursing; based on economic need and satisfactory academic achievement; must be full-time. Given by Sumner Regional Medical Center. To be funded by an endowment currently being established by his beloved wife, Mary 'Betty' Belote.

Berkline: Awarded to children or stepchildren of Berkline employees based on ACT scores, grade point average, and extra curricular activities; given by Berkline, Inc. of Livingston.

Floyd w. Bock nursing: Granted to a second year VSCC/TSU nursing student over the age of 25 in Spring to cover miscellaneous cost of the program, preference given to a veteran or child of a veteran with minimal or no absences who has experience as a certified nursing technician; application deadline is 10/31 each year with award made by 12/30 by the nursing faculty. Given in memory of Floyd Bock by his daughter and son-in-law, Diana and John Butorac.

STEVE BOTTS & ASSOCIATES: Awarded to a student who plans to attend Vol State at least 6 hours per semester and is able to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Funded by Steve Botts & Associates.

Howard a. Branham: Awarded to a minority student who is a graduating senior of a Sumner County high school and plans to attend Vol State full-time as a journalism major. Given by Howard A. Branham.

William Allen and aline Bransford memorial: Granted to a resident of Sumner County who is employed on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; must be full-time. Given in memory of William Allen and Aline Bransford by their son, Ted Bransford, Sr. byron's, inc.: Awarded to Byron's, Inc. associate or dependent (natural birth/legal adoption) of a Byron's associate; minimum 2.0 high school GPA and ACT composite score of 18. If there are no qualified applicants, scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Gallatin High School - then to any graduating senior of Sumner County who meets all criteria. Given by Byron's, Inc.

Hugh & Alice Carpenter Memorial: Award to a need-based, full-time student over the age of 23. Funded by an endowment.

CEU Scholarship: Awarded on the basis of need and knowledge and/or skills to be acquired from the course.

CFA - KI Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time, need-based Business or Engineering Major. If none, then consider Sales/Marketing major. Funded by CFA and KI.

CITIZEN POLICE ACAD. ALUMNI ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP: Award to a full-time, need-based, Hendersonville resident, majoring in Criminal Justice. Funded by the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association.

H.V. & Golda Coker scholarship: Award to a graduate of Portland High School on the basis of need. Given in tribute and funded by Richard and Carol Coker.

buster collins memorial scholarship: Awarded to a Metal Quest employee or family member of an employee who plans to attend VSCC as a full-time student. If unused, then to next available need-based student. Funded by Metal Quest, Inc.

cresent enterprises, inc. : Awarded to a dependent child 21 years of age or under of a Cresent employee who graduated from high school or received their GED with plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student. Funded by Cresent Enterprises, Inc.

Custom Packinging, Inc.: Awarded to a dependent of a Custom Packaging employee who is a graduating senior and plans to attend VSCC full-time. Funded by Custom Packing, Inc.

dr. margaret p. dahlhauser nursing : Awarded to a VSCC/TSU Nursing student who has completed the first three semesters; given by the VSCC/TSU Nursing Class.

johnNy w. dake memorial: Awarded to a single female parent (divorced or widowed) residing in Sumner County who plans to attend Vol State as a full or part-time student and has satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; given in memory of Johnny W. Dake by his wife, Kitty Dake Armstrong. Funded by an endowment.

Digitar Management Company: Award to a full-time Vol State nursing student. Preference given to a student from Macon, Trousdale, Sumner or Wilson Counties. Digitar Mgt. Co. Committee will select.

WILDA H. DODSON RETURNING WOMEN: Granted to a returning woman 25 years of age or over based on economic need and satisfactory academic achievement; recipient must be a full-time student. Given by Wilda Dodson.

William and beth draper: Awarded to a Sumner County resident attending VSCC on a full-time basis. Based on economic need and satisfactory academic achievement; recipient may be a graduating senior or a returning student. Given by William and Beth Draper. Building Endowment.

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Enoch Scholarship: Awarded to a student attending Vol State on a full-time basis who has demonstrated high moral character and leadership qualities. Recipient can be an out-of-state student. Given by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Enoch.

executive women international (ewi) scholarship: Awarded to a returning student, preference given to single parent, for Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Davidson, Wilson, or Rutherford counties, full or part-time (need based). EWI committee selects recipient. Funded by EWI

farmers bank: Granted to a Sumner or Robertson County resident majoring in business with economic need and satisfactory academic achievement. Given by Farmers Bank in honor of a retiring bank director.

FIRST INDEPENDENT BANK: Awarded to a graduating senior of Gallatin High School who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student who has outstanding academic excellence; recipient selected by the high school committee; given by First Independent Bank.

FIRST INDEPENDENT BANK RAYMOND MCCULLOUGH EMERITUS DIRECTOR: Awarded to a graduating senior of Gallatin High School who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student who has outstanding academic excellence; recipient selected by the high school committee. Given by First Independent Bank.

First National Bank of the cumberlands: Awarded to a graduating senior from Overton County who plans to attend Volunteer State College. If no eligible applicant exists, award to a resident of Overton County who is attending Vol State.

follett bookstore Scholarship: book award given through the campus bookstore. Full or part-time (need based) student.

MARK FRANKLIN MEMORIAL: Award as a book scholarship. Account will be set-up through the campus bookstore (need based). Given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin in memory of their son, Mark.

friends of hendersonville medical center scholarship: Given in memory of Jim Moore. Awarded to a full-time student who is a Hendersonville student or a Hendersonville hospital employee who is majoring in the Allied Health field. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

GALLATIN BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB: Granted to a young or returning woman who is pursuing a career in a business or professional area and has satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Given by the Gallatin B & P W Club.

GALLATIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a spouse or dependent of a member of the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce. Given by the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce.

Gallatin Morning Rotary Club: Award to a Sumner County, full-time, need-based student attending VSCC. Given by the Gallatin Morning Rotary Club.

GALLATIN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Granted to a Gallatin resident based on satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Given by the Gallatin Rotary Club.

gallatin rotary returning student: Granted to a Gallatin resident who has previously received the Gallatin Rotary Club Scholarship with satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Given by the Gallatin Rotary Club.

gap, Inc. Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student attending VSCC with economic need. Given by Gap, Inc.

GAP, INC. logistics scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student attending VSCC with emphasis in the Logistics field with economic need. Given by Gap, Inc.

GAP, inc. minority scholarship: Awarded to a minority student attending VSCC full-time with economic need. Given by Gap, Inc.

GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB OF HENDERSONVILLE : Granted to a single, divorced or widowed female student over 30 years of age who resides in Sumner County and is returning to school in order to re-enter or upgrade skills for the job market; based on satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Given in memory of Bob Williams and in honor of Bobby and Phyllis Williams by the GFWC Woman’s Club of Hendersonville.

melissa gibson memorial: Awarded to a student with the desire to complete a minimum of a bachelors program either in music education or performance and a love of sharing their musical talents. Given by James Gibson in memory of his daughter, Melissa Gibson.

Lyndi Crowder Goodall Memorial: Granted to a graduating senior of Macon County High School; if no qualified candidates; a resident of Macon County. Recipient must be a full-time student. Given in memory of Lyndi Crowder Goodall by her parents, Bobby & Kay Crowder.

GOODALL, INC. BUILDERS: Awarded to a subcontractor agent or employee or child of an employee, subcontractor agent of Goodall, Inc. Builders/Realtors. If no qualified applicant exists, then a resident of White House or Gallatin may receive the award. Given by Bob Goodall, Jr.

GOODLETTSVILLE EVENING LIONS CLUB: Granted to a visually impaired or hearing impaired student preferably from the Goodlettsville area who has satisfactory academic ability and economic need; given by Goodlettsville Evening Lions Club.

w. hardin and mary guthrie memorial: Awarded to a full-time student who has achieved academic excellence and has economic need; preference given but not restricted to business major. Funded by an endowment.

MICHAEL AND JAN HALLMARK: Awarded to a returning student (male or female) who is a single parent and has financial need. Given by Michael and Jan Hallmark.

HENDERSONVILLE 100 PLUS CLUB: a. Available to all current Sumner County personnel engaged in emergency services of any kind including, but not limited to law enforcement, fire, ambulance, dispatchers, patrol mothers whether full or part-time, volunteer, and disabled or deceased in the line of duty performing emergency service. b. Available to spouse, child, stepchild, or grandchild of above group. c. Student must be attending Vol State on a full or part-time basis and awarded on basis of need. Funded by an endowment.

Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce DECEASED Past Presidents Memorial: Granted to a member of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, child, or spouse of a member, employee of a member or child or spouse of employee; economic need and academic achievement considered. Funded by the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

HENDERSONVILLE EVENING SERTOMA CLUB: Granted to a student with economic need and satisfactory academic achievement. Funded by the Hendersonville Evening Sertoma.

HENDERSONVILLE KIWANIS CLUB: Granted to a graduating senior of Hendersonville who plans to attend Vol State on a full-time basis and is pursuing a business degree; funded by the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club.

HENDERSONVILLE NOON SERTOMA: Awarded to a need based student who plans to attend Vol State full-time and has ability to maintain a 2.5 GPA. Funded by the Hendersonville Noon Sertoma.

HENDERSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB BOB ELLIS MEMORIAL: Awarded to a need-based, graduating senior from any Hendersonville Area High School who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student. Two yearly awards given. Given in memory of Bob Ellis by the Club.

HENDERSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB JIM C. MOORE MEMORIAL: Awarded to a graduating senior from any Hendersonville Area High School who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student. Given in memory of Jim Moore by the Club.

HENDERSONVILLE ROTARY RENEWAL: Awarded to a need-based, full-time student who has previously received a Hendersonville Rotary Club Scholarship.

HENDERSONVILLE ROTARY RETURNING STUDENT: Awarded to a need-based, returning student over the age of 23 who is a resident of Hendersonville and plans to attend Vol State on a full-time Preference is given to a single parent.

HORACE G. HILL: Granted to a Vol State student on the basis of academic excellence with economic need; funded by an endowment.

CHRIS HILLARD MEMORIAL: Awarded to a student who is majoring in education and has demonstrated academic excellence; recipient can be either a part-time or full-time student; given in memory of Chris Hillard (former elementary school teacher). Funded by an endowment.

WILLIAM GUTHRIE HODGES MEMORIAL: Granted to a returning woman, with economic need and satisfactory academic achievement, recipient must be a full-time student; given in memory of William Guthrie Hodges by his family.

TIM HOLDER MEMORIAL: Awarded to an enrolled Vol State student who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership ability; to be used for registration expenses. Given in memory of Tim Holder, a former Vol State student. Funded by an endowment.

STELLA HOLIDAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher, desire to obtain a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and be dedicated to continuing their education as demonstrated by performance; honesty, acceptable conduct and respect for self and others. Need based and field of study must be in university parallel curriculum. Given in memory of Stella Holiday for her undying dedication to education.

DR. HALDEN W. HOOPER, SR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Criteria to be established.

ROBERT & LUCY WHITE HUDGINS MEMORIAL: Granted to a female student 25 years of age or older with economic need and satisfactory academic achievement enrolled on a part-time basis. Field of study should be Allied Health or Nursing. Given in memory of Robert and Lucy White Hudgins by their son, William Hudgins.

ABNER AND ANNE T. HUGHES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Award to a full-time or part-time student who is degree seeking and is a resident of the Gallatin or South Carthage Housing Authority. May be renewable if criteria is met. Multiple awards available annually and preference is given to renewing students. Given in memory of Abner E. and Anne T. Hughes by their son, Jim Hughes.

hunters lane ged : Awarded to a graduate of the Hunters Lane Community Education GED Program for one course (1 to 5 credit hours) to be taken through Vol State. Funded through the Vol State Foundation.

ITW DYNATEC: Award to a full-time or part-time minority student with preference to African Americans, majoring in Engineering. Would like the recipient to consider part-time or summer employment with ITW Dynatec. Given by ITW Dynatec.

GUY AND LUCILE JONES MEMORIAL: Award first to a JOnes Brothers employee, spouse or dependent. Second to a graduate of Friendship Christian, Mt. Juliet Christian, Mt. Juliet High School, or third to a graduate of a Wilson County School. (Graduating senior is not required). Award based on financial need, character, and academics in that order. Funded by Jones Bros., Inc.

JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF GALLATIN SCHOLARSHIP: Award to a female residing in Gallatin who is enrolled full-time or part-time. Needs to maintain a 3.0 average. Funded by the Junior Service League of Gallatin.

TONYA KELLY MEMORIAL: Awarded to a need based, full or part-time student with a disability attending the VSCC Livingston Campus. Recipient must be a Cookeville resident & registered with the VSCC Office of Disability Services. Preference given to a Cookeville HS graduate. Given by Echo Valley Market Family & Friends.

CHIEF DAVID L. KEY: Granted to a graduating senior of Hendersonville or Beech High Schools who plans a career in law enforcement (police officer, paralegal, prelaw, etc.); selected on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; given in honor of Hendersonville Police Chief David L. Key. Funded by an endowment.

JERRY KIRKMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a need based student. Student must be in a religious organization (currently Baptist Student Union is the only one on campus) Given by Jerry Kirkman.

KIWANIS CLUB OF WHITE HOUSE: Awarded to a graduate of White House High School with a 2.5 GPA, member of White House High School Key Club in good standing with 50 hours minimum accumulated service to home, school, and community; 2 letters of recommendation (e.g. Key Club Sponsor, Guidance Counselor, Pastor, etc.) if no recipient is identified, the award would be extended to the general populace of the graduating class of White House High School. Funded by White House Kiwanis Club..

PETER KURELA: Granted to a graduating senior of Portland High School who plans to attend Vol State. Funded by an endowment.

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL : Granted to children of officers killed in the line of duty; funded as an endowment by the Sumner County Law Enforcement Officers.

FRANK J. & ELSIE M. MADDOX MEMORIAL: Awarded to a Computer Information Systems (CIS) major. Based on academic achievement and economic need. Student must have completed thirty (30) semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Funded by an endowment.

FERDINAND MALONE, JR.: Granted to an African-American student who is active in the African-American Student Union; based on satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; granted for one semester for educational purposes; given in memory of Ferdinand Malone, Jr., first president of the VSCC African-American Student Union.

HUGH AND MARGIE MARSH SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time student, with financial need who plans to attend Vol State. Funded by an endowment.

RAYMOND MCCULLOUGH ENDOWMENT: Awarded to a need based student seeking an education in any of the Health Sciences with scholastic success. Funded by an endowment.

MCGAVOCK GED: Awarded to a graduate of the McGavock Community Education GED Program for one course (1 to 5 credit hours) to be taken through Vol State; McGavock Community Education will select recipient; funded through the Vol State College Foundation.

MCKELLAR-HARDING EDUCATION: Granted to an education major who plans to teach in public schools, grades K-12; given on the basis of economic need and academic achievement. Given by Carl and Pam McKellar.

metropolitan nashville airport authority: Granted to a full-time student who enrolls in aviation courses or is pursuing a University parallel program related to aviation; given on basis of need and academic achievement. Funded by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and funded by an endowment.

MGM INDUSTRIES SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to an employee or dependent attending VSCC full-time whose major is Engineering. If none, then awarded to a high school graduate. Funded by MGM Industries.

JIM MOORE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT: Awarded to a full-time student who has achieved academic excellence without consideration of economic need. Preference should be given to a forensics or communication major. Given in memory of Jim Moore, charter faculty member and developer of the Foundation, by his family and friends. Funded by an endowment.

JIM MOORE MEMORIAL MUSIC: Award to a full-time , need based student with a high level of performance in the Vol State Singers, Show Choir, or Commercial Music Ensemble. Must be recommended by the Choir Director. Funded by Jack McCall.

JANICE NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Granted as a part-time scholarship to either a graduating senior or a returning student who is majoring in Business. Given in memory of Janice Nelson by her husband, Norm Nelson and friends. Funded by an endowment.

NEWS EXAMINER/HENDERSONVILLE STAR NEWS/ROBERTSON COUNTY TIMES: Granted to a returning adult over 30 years of age who resides in Sumner or Robertson County and graduated from a high school in either county; on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; given by the News Examiner, Hendersonville Star News, and the Robertson County Times .

NTL, LLC SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a need-based, full-time student attending Vol State. Funded by Luther Bratton.

LYNN F. NYSTROM RECYCLING SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time, degree seeking student who has an interest in recycling and a 2.75 GPA; open to current as well as incoming students; based on satisfactory academic achievement and need; given by the VSCC Recycling Committee.

R. C. OWEN COMPANY: Granted to a relative of current or former employee of R. C. Owen Company; if none available, then any recent Gallatin High School graduate. Funded by R. C. Owen Company.

ted payne: Awarded to a student who will attend Vol State full-time. Funded by an endowment by Ted Payne.

JAMES AND REBECCA POPE: Granted to a Sumner County resident attending Vol State full-time and has satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Funded by James and Rebecca Pope.

PORTLAND KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a need based graduating senior of Portland High School at Vol State for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Is no candidate exists from the current graduating class, a resident of Portland under the age of 25 will be given consideration. Funded by the Portland Kiwanis.

patty powell reflection of light: Award to a full-time, need-based student who has completed 12 credit hours and is taking or has taken a Leadership course at VSCC. Funded by SGA (the Student Government Assoc. of VSCC).

PRESIDENT'S ambassador program scholarship: Student Ambassadors will assist with orientation, registration, recruitment, high school visits, phone-a-thongs, campus tours, special events, community service and speaking engagements. Ambassador is a representative of the College student body and a marketing representative of the entire campus. He/she is a student who has a desire to work with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community to promote VSCC and its programs and services. Given through the Office of Admissions.

DIXIE C. AND CLAUDE O. RAMER MEMORIAL: Award to a need based student who plans to attend Vol State full-time and is able to maintain a 2.0 GPA. Given by Hal R. Ramer in memory of his parents; funded by an endowment.

HAL R. RAMER: Awarded to a part-time student enrolled in classes on the Vol State campus; preference given to a night student and/or an education major; based on academic excellence. Recipient must be degree seeking and have no other form of aid from Vol State. Funded by an endowment in honor of Dr. Hal R. Ramer, President of Vol State.

SHIRLEY REEVES RETURNING WOMEN: Book award with amount to be determined by each individual's circumstance and economic need. Student must attend VSCC. Given in honor of Shirley Reeves by the Vol State Returning Women’s Organization.

REGIONS BANK :Granted to a full-time Vol State student on the basis of need, plus satisfactory academic achievement. Funded by Regions Bank.

J.E. and CLARA H. SENTER: Awarded to one male and one female basketball player who demonstrates academic excellence, has athletic ability, and economic need. Given in memory of Clara Senter by her husband, J. E. Senter. Funded by an endowment.

SHALOM ZONE/CLEARVIEW COMMUNITY ADKINS-BENDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a need based graduating high school senior resident of Clearview Heights Community in Gallatin with a GPA of 2.0 or above. Must attend Vol State full-time.

HAROLD SHANKLE SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a resident of the State of Tennessee based on financial need. Given by Bobbie Shankle in memory of her husband.

SPRINGFIELD ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION: Awarded to a Robertson County resident with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and 19 or above on the ACT. Must have evidence of financial need and have participated in extra-curricular activities. Funded by the Springfield Rotary Club.

TOMMY AND UVA STAMPS TRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: Criteria to be established.

william t. sugg tribute: Awarded to a dependent child of an employee of Sumner Regional Health Systems who plans to attend Vol State on a full-time basis. Funded by friends on the Sumner Regional Board of Trustees.

SUMNER COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Granted to GED graduates enrolled in the Sumner County Adult Education Program with a minimum of 50 as the average standard score and demonstrates a sincere desire to further their education as exemplified by performance, honesty, acceptable conduct and respect for self and others. Funded by Sumner County Adult Education Advisory Council.

SUMNER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION: Awarded to a student who is enrolled in the paralegal studies with law related professional accomplishments and involved in Student Paralegal Association activities; funded by Sumner County Bar Association.

Sumner county historical society: Award to a full-time, History major who has achieved academic excellence and completed at least 24 college credit hours. Financial need considered along with character and leadership qualities. Funded by the Sumner County Historical Society.

Tennessee Hotel and LODGING Association: Awarded to any employee of the member companies of the THMA who plans to attend Vol State full/part-time with a minimum of 3 credit hours. Funded through the Tennessee Hotel and Motel Association.

tennessee valley authority (TVA): Given to a socially and economically disadvantaged student attending VSCC full-time with academic excellence. Funded by TVA.

GRACE TOMKINS HEALTH CARE: Granted to a female Sumner County resident who graduated in the top one-half of her high school class; recipient must be majoring in an Allied Health Program or Nursing; given by Grace Tomkins.

MARY LEE TOMKINS BEQUEST: Awarded to a full-time student with economic need. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Funded by the estate of Mary Lee Tomkins.

toshiba America consumer products: Awarded to graduating seniors who are dependents (natural birth or legal adoption) of Toshiba employees with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA and an ACT composite score of 18; full-time Vol State student majoring in science, math, or business. Funded by Toshiba America Consumer Products.

TRI STAR HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP: For Centennial Medical Center, Hendersonville Medical Center, and Skyline Medical Center. Granted to three (3) students who have been successfully screened into an Allied Health Program and have satisfactory academic achievement and economic need. Funded by Tri Star Health System.

TRI STAR RESPIRATORY THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time student with academic excellence in the field of Respiratory Therapy. Funded by Tri-Star Health Systems.

TROUSDALE/WILSON COUNTY: Awarded to a graduating senior of Trousdale County High School; one to a full-time Vol State student and one to a part-time student. If no qualified candidate applies, applicants from Wilson County will be considered.

MICHAEL TUCK MEMORIAL: Award to a student athlete who graduated from Gallatin High School, who plans to attend Vol State on a full-time basis. VSCC Athletic Committee will select. Funded by an annual golf tournament.

UMC VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY: Awarded to a need based Wilson County resident attending full-time, majoring in Allied Health or Nursing. Funded by University Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary.

UNION PLANTERS BANK OF GOODLETTSVILLE MR. J.C. "CLAUDE" GARRETT MEMORIAL: Award to a graduating senior from Beech, Hendersonville, Hunters Lane, White House, or Springfield high schools attending Vol State full-time. Funded by Union Planters Bank.

UNIPRES U.S.A. INCORPORATED SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to children of Unipres employees; if none apply, then to other relatives in preference order - spouse, parents, brothers/sisters, nieces/nephews. Award is based on ACT scores, high school GPA & high school attendance. Funded by Unipres U.S.A. Inc.

SHERIFF J. D. VANDERCOOK: Awarded to a full or part-time student who plans a career in the field of law enforcement (police officer, paralegal, prelaw, etc.) Recipient must be able to maintain a 2.5 GPA. Funded by an endowment in honor of Sheriff Vandercook.

VOLUNTEER STATE BANK: Granted on the basis of economic need and satisfactory academic achievement; given by Volunteer State Bank in honor of an individual selected each year from the community.

VSCC ART SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to an art student on the basis of academic excellence without consideration of financial need; recipient selected by special campus art committee.

VSCC BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient selected by the Baseball Scholarship Committee of the VSCC Athletic Department.

VSCC CHALLENGES SCHOLARSHIP: Recipient must be a VSCC student registered with the Office of Disability Services with a qualifying disability.

VSCC excellence in theater: Awarded to a student with excellence in Theater Studies (acting, design, or tech.) Funded through the College Foundation.

VSCC GENERAL FULL-TIME and PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded to currently enrolled students and incoming freshmen on the basis of economic need; recipient must be full-time or part-time. Funded through the Vol State College Foundation.

VSCC GENERAL LIVINGSTON FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded on the basis of economic need; recipient must be full or part-time, and attending the Livingston campus. Funded through the Vol State College Foundation.

VSCC HONORS: Awarded to incoming freshmen with an ACT score of 26 or above; applications received by April 1st will get first consideration and after April 1st, it will be first come, first serve basis. Scholarship may be renewable based upon funding. Funded through the Vol State College Foundation.

VSCC Joint and dual enrollment: Awarded to a junior or senior high school student with need and a GPA of 3.0 or above; recipient from the participating high school must be recommended by a high school guidance counselor, administrator, or faculty. Funded though the Vol State College Foundation.

VSCC MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a need-based Music Performance major enrolled in the Vol State Singers, Show/Choir or Commercial Music Ensemble. Selected by the Choir Director. Given through the College Foundation.

ANNE WAGNER: Granted to a part-time student who is enrolled off-campus with preference given to McGavock students, second preference to an education major; recipients must have completed a minimum of 6 semester hours, be degree- seeking with a declared major, show satisfactory academic achievement, and receiving no other form of aid from Vol State; given in honor of a McGavock Center graduate, Anne Wagner. Funded by an endowment.

JOHN B. WALLACE (ALLIED HEALTH) SCHOLARS: Awarded to a need-based full-time student accepted in the Allied Health degree program at Vol State who maintains a 3.0 or above grade point average. May be renewed for a second year if criteria has been met. Recipients selected by the Wallace Scholarship Committee. Funded by an endowment.

JOHN B. WALLACE MEDICAL SCHOLARS: Awarded to graduating high school senior who plans to attend Vol State full-time majoring in pre-medical professional or pre B.S. Nursing classes. Student must have a minimum ACT of 26 and be able to maintain a 3.5 or above grade point average. Preference is given to a student who plans to attend Vanderbilt University, University of TN, or Meharry Medical College after leaving Vol State. May be renewed for a second year if criteria has been met. Recipients selected by the Wallace Scholarship Committee. Funded by an endowment.

DRS. JOHN B. WALLACE, WALTER H. STEPHENSON AND ROBERT C. WEBSTER SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a second year student attending Vol State full-time majoring in pre-med. Recipient must maintain a 3.5 grade point average. Preference is given to a Sumner County resident under the age of 30. Funded by an endowment.

JOSEPH C. WATLINGTON MATH AND SCIENCE: Awarded to a declared degree-seeking student in science, mathematics, or engineering with the intention of going on for a baccalaureate degree in one of these fields. Given in memory of Joseph C. Watlington, the late long-time professor of chemistry, physics and physical science by his family, friends, and the faculty of the Math and Science Division. Joe Watlington exemplified the best of human nature, and it is for this that he is remembered both through the scholarship program as well as a campus building, the Joseph C. Watlington Science Field Station. Funded by an endowment.

W. H. WEMYSS MEMORIAL: Awarded on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and economic need to a full -time student at Vol State; given in memory of W. H. Wemyss by his wife, Ellen Stokes Wemyss. Funded by an endowment.

ROBERT L. WENDLING MEMORIAL: Granted to a full-time student at Vol State on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; given in memory of Robert L. Wendling by his wife, Rita A. Wendling. Funded by an endowment.

WHITE HOUSE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Granted to a graduating senior from White House High School. Funded by the White House Area Chamber of Commerce.

WHITE HOUSE LIONS CLUB: Granted to a graduating senior of White House High School on the basis of economic need and demonstrates motivational ability to complete college level work if given the opportunity. Funded by the White House Lions Club.

WHITE HOUSE ROTARY CLUB: Granted to a graduating senior of White House High School with a 3.0 GPA and plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student; given by White House Rotary Club.

WIL-RO, INC. SCHOLARSHIP: Granted to a graduating senior of Gallatin High School who plans to attend Vol State as a full-time student; based on satisfactory academic achievement and economic need; recipient selected by high school committee; given by Wil-Ro, Incorporated.

BRYCE YARBROUGH SKAL CLUB OF NASHVILLE: Awarded to a student enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at Vol State who maintains a 3.0 grade point average. Funded by the SKAL Club of Nashville.