PC 191 Fee Waiver

Employees of TBR or UT system schools are eligible to enroll in one credit class per term usine 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/financialaid/ - 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 whoe goal is to teach and/or coach. Given in tribute to their nephew, Matt Barbee, by Frank and Carol Smith.