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2015–2016 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

CONTENTS

Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen

Scholarships for Incoming Transfer Students

Scholarships for Current MTSU Students

Nontraditional Students and Veterans

Foundation and Departmental Scholarships

Diversity Scholarships

Things to Remember about MTSU Scholarships . . .

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

Private Scholarships

FAFSA Information

Retaining Eligibility for Scholarships

ScholarX Scholarship Manager

MTSU Email and RaiderNet Info

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An incoming freshman is a student who has not attended college previously (except through a dual-enrollment arrangement while still in high school). If you graduate from high school in May and enroll at MTSU that summer or fall, you will be considered an incoming freshman for scholarship purposes. Students who wait for one or more semesters before enrolling may also qualify for incoming freshman scholarships.

Planning to enroll in spring 2016? See page 6 for information about scholarship opportunities.

For more information, visit our Freshman Scholarships website at www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen.php.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Guaranteed Incoming Freshmen Academic ScholarshipsStudents who plan to enroll at MTSU for the summer or fall term and are interested in the following scholarships must have the following materials on file in the Admissions Office by the stated deadline:• Admission application• Application fee• Official ACT and/or SAT test score• Official sixth-semester transcript

Students should also submit the following documents to MT One Stop by February 15, if applicable:• International Baccalaureate Diploma

Verification Form• National Merit, Achievement, or

Hispanic status letter• Class rank (if ranked 1 or 2)

For scholarships with December 1 deadlines (page 3), priority consideration will be given to students who have submitted the required information and meet the minimum academic requirements as of December 1, 2014. However, students who meet the qualifications between December 2, 2014, and February 15, 2015, may be considered if funding is available. For scholarships with February 15 deadlines (page 3), priority consideration will be given to students who have submitted the required information and meet the minimum academic requirements as of February 15, 2015.

Grade point averages and test scores on file with the Admissions Office at the time of the scholarship review will be used to determine awards. Typically, the 6th-semester GPA and ACT/SAT scores (without writing subscores) through the December test date will be used for scholarship considerations.

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Priority Deadline: December 1Chancellor Scholarship• $5,000 per year• 3.5 GPA and 30 ACT (or 1320 SAT)*

Presidential Scholarship• $4,000 per year• 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT (or 1240 SAT)*

Academic Service Scholarship• $3,000 per year• 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT (or 1170 SAT)*

Provost Scholarship• $2,000 per year• 3.5 GPA and 25 ACT (or 1130 SAT)*

Priority Deadline: February 15National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic Scholarship• $6,000 per year• National Merit or Achievement

Semifinalist, or National Hispanic Scholar (based on PSAT scores)

• Must submit National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic status letter to MT One Stop

Valedictorian/Salutatorian• $3,000 per year• 22 ACT (or 1020 SAT),* ranked 1 or 2

in high school class• Class rank must be submitted to

Admissions Office

International Baccalaureate• $1,000 per year• 3.5 GPA• Will graduate with an International

Baccalaureate (IB) diploma• IB Scholarship can be combined with

any award except Buchanan Fellowship• Must submit IB Diploma Verification

Form to MT One Stop

Be sure to check out the “Things to Remember about MTSU Scholarships” section on page 19!

Justin Hysler Information Systems

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Future StudentsMore than a year away from your start at MTSU? The information in this booklet is for students who plan to enroll during the 2015–2016 year. However, the scholarships and requirements generally stay the same or are similar from year to year. You can use this booklet to set academic goals in regard to ACT, SAT, and GPA and to learn about scholarships for which you should apply during your last year of high school. Be

sure to visit our website (www.mtsu .edu/financial-aid/scholarships) no later than October 1 of your senior year to view the updated scholarship information for your year!

*without writing test subscores

Competitive Scholarships at MTSUThe following scholarships require an application or other paperwork. Only one scholarship awarded by or funded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can be received; students selected for multiple scholarships from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (including the Buchanan Fellowship) will be awarded the higher of the two. Students may receive a scholarship from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in addition to a scholarship from another MTSU department, in most cases. Most competitive scholarships are available only to students who will first enroll for the summer or fall semester.

Buchanan Fellowship This is the highest award given to an entering student in the University Honors College. A minimum ACT score of 29 (or SAT of 1280)* and a minimum 3.5 GPA is required for consideration. Buchanan Fellows will receive (1) an amount equal to 16 hours of in- or out-of-state tuition and fees, (2) a $1,000 book allowance, and (3) consideration for study-abroad scholarships. Up to 20 fellowships may be awarded per year. For more information and an application, please visit www.mtsu.edu/honors/scholarships.php.

*Generally, only ACT/SAT scores (without writing subscores) through the October 2014 test date are considered.

DREAM Scholarship The Diverse Representation and Educational Access at MTSU (DREAM) Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who have an EFC of 12,000 or less on the 2015–16 FAFSA, meet diversity requirements (page 18), and qualify for a Hope Scholarship through the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program (page 21). An online Consolidated Scholarship Application must be submitted by February 15, 2015, and a FAFSA must be submitted at www.fafsa.gov by March 1. Recipients will receive funding equal to 15 hours of tuition plus $500 per semester through a combination of Lottery Scholarship and DREAM Scholarship funds. For more information and to apply, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen.php#dream.

Foundation Scholarships See page 17 for information about Foundation Scholarships at MTSU. All freshmen are encouraged to apply for Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office with our online Consolidated Scholarship Application.

For more information about these and other Foundation Scholarships, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen.php#foundation.

Other Scholarship Opportunities• See page 17 for information about

departmental scholarships. • See page 21 for information about

lottery scholarships. • See page 23 for information about

private scholarships.


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Freshman scholarship checklist þFreshman and Sophomore High School Years o Focus on earning high grades and

preparing for the ACT and SAT. A great start will help you reach your academic goals and qualify for more scholarships!

o Build your scholarship résumé. Keep good notes on your leadership roles and community involvement so that you can brag about yourself on your scholarship applications!

Junior Year All Yearo Continue to focus on your grades. Many

scholarships will consider your GPA only through the end of your junior year.

Fallo Start searching and applying for private

scholarship opportunities (page 23). Springo Take the ACT and SAT at least once

each to get the score you need for scholarships. Most students score higher on one test than on the other, so it’s best to try both.

Senior Year All Yearo Continue to focus on your grades. The

Lottery Scholarship and some private scholarships will consider your GPA through the end of your senior year.

Fallo Continue to search for and apply for

private scholarships (page 23).o Take the ACT and/or SAT one

more time if needed to qualify for scholarships.

o December 1: Priority deadline to qualify for MTSU academic scholarships (page 3).

o December 1: Deadline to submit a Buchanan Fellowship application to the Honors College (page 4).

o December 1: Find a College Goal Tennessee location near you, and register to attend (page 24).

o December 15: the Consolidated Scholarship Application is available;

all freshmen are encouraged to apply (page 28).

Springo January 1: File a FAFSA at www.fafsa

.gov (page 24). File in early January to qualify for need-based aid or by

March 1 if you do not expect to receive need-based aid.o February 15: Deadline to submit a

Consolidated Scholarship Application, to be considered for DREAM and other scholarships (page 4).

o February 15: Deadline for most Foundation Scholarships and scholarships awarded through other MTSU departments.

o February 15: Deadline for class rank, International Baccalaureate Diploma Verification Form, and National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic status letter to be submitted.

o Keep your GPA up through May for the lottery scholarship!

Brandon LaddBiochemistry

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Scholarships for Spring-Start FreshmenWhile competitive scholarships are not available to incoming freshmen first enrolling in the spring, academic scholarships (page 3) may be offered to first-time freshmen who first enroll in the spring and meet minimum academic requirements if additional scholarship funding is available for the academic year.

Students who plan to enroll at MTSU for the spring 2016 semester and are interested in the following scholarships must have the following materials on file in the Admissions Office by October 1, 2014:• Admission application• Application fee• Official ACT and/or SAT test score• Official sixth-semester transcript• Class rank (if ranked 1 or 2)

Students should also submit the following documents to MT One Stop, if applicable:• International Baccalaureate Diploma

Verification Form• National Merit, Achievement, or

Hispanic status letter

Priority consideration will be given to students who have submitted the above information and meet the minimum academic requirements as of October 1, 2015. ACT/SAT scores (without writing subscores) received by October 31 will be used for scholarship considerations.

Please note that all scholarships depend on available funding and are not guaranteed.


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spring-start scholarship checklist þThe information below assumes that you will enroll at MTSU after the fall semester of your senior year. If your situation is different, you may need to adjust your timeline as appropriate.

Freshman and Sophomore Years o Focus on earning high grades and

preparing for the ACT and SAT. A great start will help you reach your academic goals and qualify for more scholarships!

o Build your scholarship résumé. Keep good notes on your leadership roles and community involvement so that you can brag about yourself on your scholarship applications!

Junior Year All Yearo Continue to focus on your grades.

Many scholarships will consider your GPA only through the end of your junior year.

Fallo Start searching and applying for

private scholarship opportunities (page 23).

Springo Take the ACT and SAT at least once

each to get the score you need for scholarships. Most students score higher on one test than on the other, so it’s best to try both.

Senior Year Fallo Continue to search for and apply for

private scholarships (page 23).o September: Take the ACT and/or SAT

one more time if needed to qualify for scholarships.

o October 1: Priority deadline to qualify for MTSU academic scholarships (page 6).

o October 1: Deadline for class rank, International Baccalaureate Diploma Verification Form, and National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic status letter to be submitted.

o October 1: File a FAFSA at www .fafsa.gov (page 24). Remember that you’ll need to file again this January for the next academic year.

o October 31: Deadline for ACT and SAT scores to be on file for scholarship considerations.

o December 15: the Consolidated Scholarship Application for 2016–17 is available; all spring-start freshmen are encouraged to apply for scholarships for the next year (page 28). Remember to file a FAFSA in early January (page 24).

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An incoming transfer is a student who has not attended MTSU previously (except through a dual-enrollment arrangement while still in high school). If you first enroll for the summer 2015 or fall 2015 term, you will be considered an incoming transfer for scholarship purposes.

Planning to enroll in spring 2016? See page 11 for information about scholarship opportunities.

For more information, visit our Transfer Scholarships website at mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-transfer.php.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS

Academic Scholarships Students who plan to transfer to MTSU for the summer or fall term and are interested in the following scholarships must have the following materials on file in the Admissions Office by the stated deadline:• Admission application• Application fee• Official transcript (through the fall 2014 semester)• Official high school transcript

Some scholarships require a separate scholarship application.

Transfer Academic Service Scholarships are guaranteed awards; any student who applies for admission and meets the scholarship requirements by the February 15, 2015, deadline will receive a scholarship offer. Students who apply for admission and/or meet scholarship requirements after the deadline will not be considered. However, late applicants may be considered for Transfer Raider Scholarships depending on available funding.

TBR Community College Academic Service Scholarship• Students transferring from and currently enrolled at a Tennessee

community college• $3,000 per year

• 3.0 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after fall 2014• No scholarship application required

Non-TBR Academic Service Scholarship• Students transferring from a school other than a Tennessee

community college• $3,000 per year• 3.5 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after fall 2014• No scholarship application required

Raider Scholarship• 70 awards of $1,000 for one year• 3.0 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after fall 2014• No scholarship application required• No service requirement• Priority is given to students transferring

from a school other than a TBR community college who apply for admission by Feb 15, and have 45–105 earned hours and 3.0–3.49 GPA at that time.

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Application-Based Transfer Scholarships at MTSUThe following scholarships require an application or other paperwork. Only one scholarship awarded by or funded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can be received; students selected for multiple scholarships from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (including the Honors Transfer Fellowship and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship) will be awarded the higher of the two. Students may receive a scholarship from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in addition to a scholarship from another MTSU department in most cases. Application-based scholarships are available only to students who will first enroll for the summer or fall semester.

Honors Transfer Fellowship This is the highest award given to a transfer student in the University Honors College. A minimum of 60 earned hours with a GPA of at least 3.5 is required for consideration. Honors Transfer Fellows will receive $7,000 per year for 2 years; a limited number of recipients incurring out-of-state tuition costs may receive $14,000 per year. Up to 15 fellowships may be awarded per year. For more information and an application, please visit www.mtsu.edu/honors/scholarships.php.

Transfer Diversity Scholarship The Transfer Diversity Scholarship is awarded to incoming transfer students who have an EFC of 12,000 or less on the 2015–16 FAFSA (page 24), meet diversity requirements (page 18), and have a GPA of at least 2.5 and 45–105 earned hours at the time of scholarship considerations. An online Consolidated Scholarship Application (see page 28) must be submitted by February 15, 2015, and a FAFSA must be submitted at www.fafsa.gov by March 1. Recipients will receive $4,000 per year for 2 years. For more information and to apply, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-transfer.php#other.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to current members of Phi Theta Kappa, a community-college honors organization. Priority is given to students selected for the All-Tennessee Academic Team in February 2015. An online Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application must be submitted by March 1, 2015. Recipients will receive $4,000 per year for 2 years. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (615) 898-2111. The online application is available at www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-transfer.php#other.

2+2 Scholarship• 15 awards of $1,500 per year• 3.0 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after fall 2014• 3rd- or 4th-year participant in 2+2

program at Columbia or Motlow State• No service requirement• Application: Consolidated Application (page 28)

Foundation Scholarships See page 17 for information about Foundation Scholarships at MTSU. All transfers are encouraged to apply for Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office with the online Consolidated Scholarship Application. Transfer students are also encouraged to contact their academic departments for information about scholarships available for specific majors. For more information about these and other Foundation Scholarships, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-transfer.php#foundation.


departmental scholarships.• See page 21 for information about

lottery scholarships.• See page 23 for information about


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transFer scholarship checklist þFreshman Year (or two years before transferring to MTSU)If you plan to complete a two-year degree and transfer to MTSU, do the following during your first year of college: All Yearo Focus on earning high grades. A great

start will help you reach your academic goals and qualify for more scholarships!

o Take an average of 15 hours per semester. To qualify for most transfer scholarships, you will need at least 45 earned hours after the fall semester of your second year.

Springo Start searching and applying for private

scholarship opportunities (page 23).

Sophomore Year(or one year before transferring to MTSU) All Yearo Continue to focus on your grades. Many

scholarships will consider your GPA only through the fall semester of this year.

Fallo Continue to search for and apply for

private scholarships (page 23).o December 15: the Consolidated

Scholarship Application is available; all transfers are encouraged to apply

(page 28). Springo January 1: File a FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov (page 24). File

in early January to qualify for need-based aid or by March 1 if you do not expect to receive need-based aid.

o February 15: Deadline to apply for admission to MTSU and submit transcripts through fall 2014 to be considered for transfer scholarships.

o February 15: Deadline to submit a Consolidated Scholarship Application to be considered for Transfer Diversity (page 9) and 2+2 Scholarships (page 9).

o February 15: Deadline to submit an Honors Transfer Fellowship application to the Honors College (page 9).


o March 1: Deadline to submit a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application (page 9).

Erica Doyle(Indianapolis; transferred from Purdue University)Mass Communication

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spring-start transFer scholarship checklist þThe information below assumes that you will enroll at MTSU after the fall semester of your third year of college. If your situation is different, you may need to adjust your timeline as appropriate.

Freshman Year (or two years before transferring to MTSU)If you plan to complete a two-year degree and transfer to MTSU, do the following during your first year of college: All Yearo Focus on earning high grades. A great

start will help you reach your academic goals and qualify for more scholarships!

o Take an average of 15 hours per semester. To qualify for most transfer scholarships, you will need at least 45 earned hours after the fall semester of your second year.

Springo Start searching and applying for private

scholarship opportunities (page 23).

Sophomore Year (or one year before transferring to MTSU) All Yearo Continue to focus on your grades. We

will consider your GPA only through the

spring semester of this year in awarding transfer scholarships. Fallo Continue to search for and apply for private scholarships (page 23). Springo January 1: File a FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov (page 24). File in early

January to qualify for need-based aid or by March 1 if you do not expect to receive need-based aid. Be sure to list both your current school and MTSU!

Third Year (the fall semester before transferring to MTSU) o October 1: Deadline to apply for

admission to MTSU and submit transcripts through spring 2015 to be considered for transfer scholarships.

o December 15: the Consolidated Scholarship Application for 2016–17 is available; all spring-start transfers are encouraged to apply (page 28). Remember to file a 2016–17 FAFSA in early January (page 24).

Scholarships for Spring-Start Transfer StudentsWhile most scholarships are not available to incoming transfers who first enroll in the spring semester, we are able to offer a limited number of Transfer Academic Service Scholarships. Students who plan to transfer to MTSU for the spring 2016 semester and are interested in the following scholarships must have the following materials on file in the Admissions Office by October 1:• Admission application• Application fee• Official transcript (through the spring

2015 semester)• Official high school transcript

Priority consideration will be given to stu-dents who have submitted the above infor-mation and meet the minimum academic requirements as of October 1, 2015. Late applicants may be considered if funding is available. However, transfer scholarships are typically very competitive, and funding for late awards is generally not available.

TBR Community College Academic Service Scholarship• For students transferring from and

currently enrolled at a Tennessee community college

• 30 awards of $1,500 per semester for 4 semesters• 3.0 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after

spring 2015• No scholarship application required

Non-TBR Academic Service Scholarship• For students transferring from a school

other than a Tennessee community college• 5 awards of $1,500 per semester for 4 semesters• 3.5 GPA and 45–105 earned hours after

spring 2015• No scholarship application required


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A current MTSU student is a student who is enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the spring 2015 semester.

Planning to return to MTSU in fall 2015 after a break? Check out our One-Semester Scholarship Application info on page 14.

For more information, visit our Scholarships for Current Students website at www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/current-students.php.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT MTSU STUDENTS

Academic Scholarships for Current StudentsThe following one-year scholarships are available for current MTSU students. To be considered, a student must submit an online Consolidated Scholarship Application by the February 15 deadline and must meet GPA requirements after the fall 2014 semester. Online applications must be submitted through ScholarX (https://mtsu.scholarships .ngwebsolutions.com) by February 15 for consideration.

Enrichment ScholarshipsEnrichment Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and are typically $1,000–$2,000 for one year. Award amounts will vary depending on academic achievement and level of financial need and will be prorated for part-time enrollment. Applicants must have a cumulative college GPA* of at

least 3.0 after the fall 2014 semester to be considered; however, scholarships may be competitive depending on available funding and the number of eligible applicants. All eligible students are encouraged to apply. Award amounts and criteria may vary depending on available funding and the number of eligible applicants.

Diversity ScholarshipsMTSU offers two scholarships to encourage diversity among current MTSU students:• Vision Scholarships are awarded based

on academic achievement and diversity.• MT Diversity Scholarships are awarded

based on academic achievement, diversity, and financial need.

Awards are typically $1,000–$2,000 for one year. Award amounts will vary depending on academic achievement and level of financial need and will be prorated for part-time enrollment. Currently enrolled undergraduates must have a cumulative college GPA* of at least 2.5 after the fall 2014 semester, must file a FAFSA by March 1 (for the MT Diversity Scholarship only), and must meet diversity requirements (page 18). All eligible students are encouraged to apply. Award amounts and criteria may vary depending on available funding and the number of eligible applicants.

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*The cumulative GPA used for scholarship considerations is listed as the Overall Combined GPA, near the bottom of the transcript in RaiderNet (page 29).

Forgot to apply by the application deadline? Didn’t qualify until after the deadline? Check out the One-Semester Scholarship Application info on page 14!

Be sure to read the “Things to Remember about MTSU Scholarships” section on page 19!

Competitive Scholarships for Current MTSU StudentsThe following scholarships require an application or other paperwork. Only one scholarship awarded by or funded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can be received; students selected for multiple scholarships from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will be awarded the higher of the two. Students may receive a scholarship from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in addition to a scholarship from another MTSU department in most cases.

All Yearo Build your scholarship résumé. Keep

good notes on your leadership roles and community involvement so that you can brag about yourself on your scholarship applications!

Fallo Focus on your grades. Many

scholarships will consider your cumulative GPA as of the end of this semester.

o Start searching and applying for private scholarship opportunities (page 23).

o Ask your academic department about scholarships available to students in your major or minor.

o December 15: the Consolidated Scholarship Application is available; all current MTSU students are encouraged to apply (page 28).

Springo January 1: File a FAFSA at www.fafsa.

gov (page 24). File in early January to qualify for need-based aid or by March 1 if you do not expect to receive need-based aid.

o February 15: Deadline to submit a Consolidated Scholarship Application to be considered for academic (page 12) and Foundation (page 17) scholarships.


Foundation ScholarshipsSee page 17 for information about Foundation Scholarships at MTSU. All current or reenrolling students are encouraged to apply for Foundation Scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office with the online Consolidated Scholarship Application. For more information about these and other Foundation Scholarships, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/current-students.php.


departmental scholarships.• See page 21 for information about

lottery scholarships.• See page 23 for information about


Lauren TaylorAerospace

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scholarship checklist For current mtsu students þ


Semester 1st Day to Apply

Priority Deadline

Decisions Sent

Fall August 15 August 31 October 15

Spring January 2 January 15 March 1

Summer May 1 May 15 June 30

One-Semester Scholarship ApplicationForgot to apply for the Enrichment, Vision, and MT Diversity Scholarships by the application deadline? Didn’t qualify until after the deadline? Additional scholarships may be awarded at the midpoint of each term if funds are available. One-Semester Scholarship Applications are available online via ScholarX (http://mtsu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions .com) two weeks before each semester, with a priority deadline* at the end of the first full week of classes. If funding is available, one-semester scholarships are awarded mid-semester.

Transfers, current MTSU students, and students reenrolling after a break must have a GPA of 3.0 to qualify for an Enrichment Scholarship; students with a GPA of 2.5 and diversity (see pages 12 and 18) may be eligible for a Diversity Scholarship. First-semester freshmen may qualify for an Enrichment Scholarship with an ACT of 21 (or SAT of 980) AND a high school GPA of 3.0; freshmen may qualify for a Diversity Scholarship with an ACT of 21 (or SAT of 980) OR a high school GPA of 3.0. Please note that scholarships are generally competitive and most recipients have GPAs (and ACTs, if applicable) above the minimum requirements.

The chart below shows what a typical semester’s One-Semester Scholarship Application dates may be. However, you should check the ScholarX (http://mtsu .scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com) website closer to the start of the term for updated information on application deadlines and expected response dates.

typical one-semester scholarship application dates

*Availability of scholarships depends on funding. Applications may not be accepted after the priority deadline, depending on expected funding. In most semesters, funds will not be available for applications submitted after the priority deadline.

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS AND VETERANSFor MTSU scholarship purposes, a nontraditional student is defined as one who is at least 25 years old or who is younger but has significant adult responsibilities, including caring for a dependent child or parent. (Be aware that this is only MTSU’s definition. Definitions for other programs including the Lottery Scholarship will differ.) A veteran is defined as a person who has entered and served honorably in the United States armed forces on active duty, active National Guard, or active reserves.

For more information, visit our website at www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/non-traditional.php and the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students (JACWNT) website at www.mtsu.edu/jac.

Scholarships through the June Anderson Center• For new students or transfer students,

the Osher Reentry Scholarship of $2,000–$4,000 is awarded by the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students (JACWNT) to up to 15 nontraditional students who are incoming freshmen or transfer students and who have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years. Online applications are available through JACWNT beginning in mid-December and must be submitted by March 1.

• For current students, the NTO (Non-Traditional Student Organization), a student organization for adult learners, offers two types of academic scholarships and two types of Foundation Scholarships to currently enrolled students who are active NTO members. These awards typically range from $1,000 for one year to $3,000 for four years. Learn more about the organization and the available scholarships on the JACWNT website. Applications must be submitted by March 1.

Other MTSU Scholarship Opportunities• See page 12 for information about scholarships for current and reenrolling students.• See page 8 for information about

transfer scholarships.• See page 17 for information about

Foundation Scholarships and departmental scholarships.

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Awards Available to Nontraditional and Veteran Tennessee ResidentsTennessee Education Lottery Scholarships• Nontraditional students• Students who are at least 25 when they

begin college (or when they reenter college after a break of at least 2 years) may qualify for a Lottery Scholarship of $2,000 per semester. A student must meet residency, financial need, and academic requirements to qualify. Visit the nontraditional section of the lottery scholarship webpage (www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/tels.php) for more information.

• Military Personnel and Family: The state allows certain exceptions for military personnel and their families in regard to the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program’s enrollment and residency rules. Visit the military sections of the scholarship webpage (www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/non-traditional.php) for more information.

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Courtney Shaw(Memphis)

Health Education


Helping Heroes Grant (Veterans)A small grant is awarded by the State of Tennessee to veterans who have been awarded an Iraq Campaign Medal, an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (on or after 9/11/01) and who meet certain other requirements. The award is applied after the end of a semester, based on the number of credit hours successfully completed for that term. Visit the Helping Heroes section of our lottery scholarship webpage (www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/non-traditional.php) for more information.

Other Opportunities for AssistancePrivate Scholarships • See page 23 for helpful information

on scholarships awarded by outside companies and organizations.

College Goal Tennessee • See page 24 for information about an

opportunity to receive free assistance with filing the FAFSA (the application for federal aid, most types of state aid, and certain MTSU scholarships).

Foundation Scholarships MTSU academic and administrative departments offer approximately 700 endowed scholarships to hundreds of students each year. Application processes and deadlines vary; many scholarships require online applications or paper applications, while others are awarded based on academic achievement or other factors and do not require an application. Most application deadlines are on or before February 15, 2015.

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office awards approximately 80 of the Foundation Scholarships. Most of these awards require a Consolidated Scholarship Application, which is available online on December 15, 2014, and due by February 15, 2015.

For more information about Founda-tion Scholarships, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshment.php#foundation. Information on the webpage includes• a link to and instructions for our

scholarship search tool to find information about all scholarships,

• a link to information about the scholarships awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship

Office, and• a link to our application website to

apply for some types of Foundation Scholarships.

Departmental ScholarshipsSeveral MTSU departments offer scholar-ships to students participating in certain courses or activities. Students may or may not be required to major in a particu-lar area to qualify for such scholarships. Departments offering such scholarships in-clude, but are not limited to, the following:• Music. Competitive music scholarships

are awarded to both music and

FOUNDATION AND DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

nonmusic majors for instrumental or vocal performance. Band scholarships are also available. For audition dates and requirements, visit www.mtsu.edu/music/scholarships.php.

• ROTC. Awarded to ROTC program participants by the Military Science Department. For more information, visit www.mtsu.edu/arotc1/scholarships_MilitarySci.php or call (615) 898-2470.

• Athletic. Student-athlete scholarships at MTSU are awarded by the coaching staff of each particular sport. For more information, please visit www .GoBlueRaiders.com.

• June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students. See page 15 for information about scholarships awarded through the JACWNT to nontraditional students.

• Academic Departments. Some academic departments offer scholarships. For more information, please contact the academic department in which you will major

or minor.

Students are encouraged to contact departments of interest to ask about scholarship opportunities.

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MTSU offers several Diversity Scholarships (including DREAM, Transfer Diversity, Vision, and MT Diversity). A student may qualify for a Diversity Scholarship by meeting one or more of the following descriptions of diversity (in addition to meeting other scholarship requirements for each award type):• First-generation college students• Members of an underrepresented race

or ethnicity• Veterans of the U.S. armed forces• Students who have overcome hardships that affected their ability to be successful in school• Nontraditional students• Students who have disabilities• Students who have special gifts or

talents in athletics or related to their field of study

• Transgender and gender-nonconforming students

• Lesbian, gay, or bisexual students

Additional information about a definition of each area of diversity is provided in

the diversity section of the Consolidated Scholarship Application (page 28) and the One-Semester Scholarship Application (see page 14 for dates of availability).

For more information about diversity scholarships, see:Incoming freshmen: DREAM Scholarship, page 4

Incoming transfers: Transfer Diversity Scholarship, page 9

Current MTSU students: Vision and MT Diversity Scholarships, page 12

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Constance Grieves(transferred from Nashville State) Political Science (pre-law)

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Special Notes About Transfer Scholarships• Due to limited funding, transfer

scholarships are limited to students who will complete an associate’s degree or the equivalent level of

coursework before transferring to MTSU but who have not completed the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree. Students with less than 45 or more than 105 earned hours at the time of scholarship considerations will not be considered for transfer scholarships.

• The GPA for scholarship considerations will be calculated based on an institutional formula and may differ from the GPA listed on the transfer transcript.

• Transfer Academic Service Scholarships are guaranteed awards; any student who qualifies by the February 15 deadline will receive a scholarship offer.

• Other transfer scholarships are highly competitive. Students meeting the minimum criteria will be ranked by GPA and scholarship application responses (where applicable) within each scholarship type. Awards will be offered to top-ranked students to the extent that funding is available.

• Academic scholarship notifications are typically sent in November; spring-start notifications are sent in late November.

Special Notes About Freshman Scholarships• ACT and SAT scores generally must

be received in the Admissions Office by January 15, 2015, for freshman scholarship consideration.

• Freshman academic scholarships are guaranteed for any student who meets the admission and academic requirements by the priority deadline.

THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT MTSU SCHOLARSHIPS . . .

• Academic scholarship notifications are typically November through April;

spring-start notifications are sent in late November.

General Information for All Scholarship TypesScholarship Consideration and Notification• All incoming freshmen and transfers

who apply for admission by the priority deadline and meet the minimum requirements will be considered for academic scholarships (that is, scholarships based solely on ACT,

GPA, and similar academic qualifications). No scholarship application is required for academic scholarships unless otherwise specified.

• All incoming freshmen, incoming transfers, and current MTSU students are encouraged to apply for nonacademic scholarships. Most scholarships awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office require a Consolidated Scholarship Application (unless otherwise noted).

• Only students who receive academic scholarships will be notified of their academic scholarship status. Award letters for freshman and transfer scholarships will be sent by postal mail and will include an agreement form that must be completed. Award notifications

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for current student scholarships will be sent by email to the MTSU email account and will not require an agreement form.

• All students who submit a Consolidated Scholarship Application will be notified of their scholarship award status. Award letters may be sent by either postal mail or email, depending on scholarship type. Notifications to students who were not selected for an award will be sent by email to the MTSU email account.

Scholarship Award and Renewal Details• Scholarships are granted for a maximum

number of semesters, typically 8 for freshman-specific scholarships, 4 for transfer scholarships, and 2 for current student scholarships. Award length information will be included in the scholarship award packet.

• Scholarships are not available during the summer term. (See the One-Semester Scholarship Application info on page 14 for one exception.)

• Recipients of most freshman and transfer academic scholarships (except where noted) are required to complete 75 hours of service to MTSU each semester. Visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/service-requirements.php for more info.

• Scholarships listed in the Competitive and Application-Based Scholarships sections do not have a service requirement.

• Recipients must meet GPA and enrollment requirements to maintain eligibility.

• Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must meet federal Satisfactory Academic

Progress requirements.

Scholarship Limitations• In the event that MTSU offers multiple

scholarships to a student, only one awarded through or funded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office can be received. Certain scholarships (including the Buchanan Fellowship,

Honors Transfer Fellowship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and NTO Academic Service Scholarship) are awarded by other departments but funded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office and therefore cannot be combined with another scholarship through the same office.

• Except as noted above, a student may receive a scholarship from the MTSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in addition to scholarships from other MTSU departments, such as a scholarship from an academic department related to the major.

• A student may generally receive multiple scholarships from multiple sources, including a scholarship from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, scholarships from other MTSU departments, a lottery scholarship, and private scholarships, except when a scholarship is specified as nonstackable.

• A student’s total aid including scholarships cannot exceed his or her budgeted Cost of Attendance (COA). On rare occasions, a scholarship must be canceled or reduced because a student has received aid in excess of the COA budget. You can view your COA budget through the Financial Aid tab in RaiderNet, in the Status section.

• The awarding of scholarships is based on the availability of funds and the criteria set forth by the appropriate governing bodies and is subject to change without notice.

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Initial Eligibility

• Tennessee residents with a 21 ACT OR 980 SAT (without writing test scores) OR 3.0 GPA at an eligible high school may qualify for a lottery scholarship.

• A lottery recipient will receive a base Hope award of $1,750–$2,250 per semester for full-time enrollment, depending on grade level. An additional $750 per semester may be awarded through a high-need or high-academic supplement. Students who are enrolled part-time and otherwise eligible will receive a prorated award amount.

• Graduates of a homeschool program or ineligible Tennessee high school (such as nonaccredited private schools) may qualify with a 21 ACT or 980 SAT.*

• Nontraditional students and GED graduates may qualify through alternative methods.*

• For all lottery types, the student must submit a FAFSA as the scholarship application; see page 24 for more information.

TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP (TELS) PROGRAM

*Students in homeschool, ineligible high school, nontraditional, and GED categories should contact their MT One Stop Enrollment Counselor (back cover) to request an eligibility review.

Please note: The lottery GPA is calculated based on the state’s Uniform Grading Policy and may differ from the high school’s weighted or unweighted GPA. Most students will have a lottery GPA lower than the GPA listed on the high school transcript. We recommend that students check with their high school guidance office for information about the lottery GPA formula We also suggest that all students strive to qualify with an ACT or SAT score to avoid GPA confusion.

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LOTTERY TIPSExpecting to receive a Lottery Scholarship but don’t see it listed on your account? Visit our Lottery Tips webpage for info on what might be wrong and how to fix it!www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/tels.php#dont-see

If you believe you may be eligible for a Lottery Scholarship, please complete the following steps:o Inform your current school’s financial

aid office so your Lottery Scholarship can be canceled (if applicable).

o If you did not list MTSU as the first school when you initially filed your 2015–2016 FAFSA, inform the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)* of your plans to transfer.

o Submit all required admission documents to the MTSU Admissions Office, including official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores. We are required to verify initial eligibility even if you have already received the scholarship at another school.

o Submit an official full transcript (through your final semester at your previous school) to MTSU’s Admissions Office.

o When you see all of your transfer hours showing on your MTSU transcript in RaiderNet, submit a TELS Transfer Form* to request that your account

be reviewed.

*Visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/tels.php#transfer for more information, including instructions on how to notify TSAC of your transfer and how to contact an MTSU lottery staff member.

Visit www.tn.gov/CollegePays for more information about Lottery Scholarships and other state scholarship and grant programs.

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Transferring a Lottery Scholarship Students currently receiving a Lottery Scholarship and expecting to transfer to MTSU may be eligible to receive the award at MTSU; students transferring from an out-of-state institution may qualify if they were initially eligible at the time of high school graduation. Initial and continuing eligibility must be verified before the award can be applied.

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LOTTERY TIPSExpecting to receive a Lottery Scholarship but don’t see it listed on your account? Visit our Lottery Tips webpage for info on what might be wrong and how to fix it!

www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/tels.php#dont-see


Millions of scholarships are offered by private companies, clubs, civic groups, and other organizations. These awards amount to billions of dollars in scholarship funds to American students each year! Visit our Private Scholarships website (www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/private.php) for more information about scholarship opportunities.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Finding Scholarships • Many scholarships are listed on free

scholarship search websites. Registering with several of these websites will allow you to find the most scholarships. Visit the website listed above for links to several scholarship search websites.

• Contact local businesses and organizations to ask about any scholarships they award.

• Contact your employer or your parents’ employers to ask about any scholarships or tuition assistance programs they offer.

Qualifying for Scholarships Criteria for private scholarships vary widely!• Some scholarships have academic

requirements, such as certain ACT scores or GPAs.

• Some scholarships have requirements related to the student’s major or future career goals.

• Some scholarships have activity-based requirements, such as community service or participation in certain student organizations or types of activities.

In your scholarship search, you’ll see many other types of criteria. Your best strategy is to get involved on your campus and in your community, take advantage of any leadership or community service opportunities, and keep good notes on what you did and when. Having a strong scholarship résumé will help you catch the attention of the judges. Visit the “Searching” section of the website listed above for more great ideas!

I got one! What now?Congratulations! Visit the “Requesting” and “Submitting” sections of the website listed above for information about what to do next, including• how to submit the scholarship check to us

and what information to include with it,• how to request information from us if

the scholarship donor needs more info about your account, and

• what to do if the scholarship funds won’t arrive until after the start of the semester.

BEWARE OF SCAMS!If someone asks you to pay for scholarship information or to submit a scholarship application fee, just say no! Free information is available through other sources, such as a high school guidance office or the website listed above.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the federal application for grants, loans, and other programs available through the federal government. However, the FAFSA is also used in determining eligibility for most state aid programs and many MTSU scholarships.

FAFSA INFORMATION

When to File the FAFSA• The FAFSA is available on January 1 each

year for the upcoming academic year.• You should file the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible, especially

if you are a Tennessee resident and expect to receive need-based aid. (Certain programs have extremely limited funding.)

• You should file the FAFSA no later than March 1 even if you do not expect to receive need-based aid.

• March 1 is the deadline for most need-based scholarships at MTSU.

How to File the FAFSA• The FAFSA is completed online at www.fafsa.gov.• The 2015–16 FAFSA will be available

January 1, 2015. You will use your 2014 tax information on this FAFSA.

• Use estimated income information to file your FAFSA before you complete your tax return. You will probably need to submit verification paperwork to MTSU later, but the hassle of a little extra paperwork is worth being considered for as much need-based

aid as possible!

College Goal Tennessee: An Opportunity for AssistanceAre you an incoming freshman who needs some help filing your first FAFSA? Are you a nontraditional student who needs assistance filing the FAFSA for your first year back at school? College Goal Tennessee is a statewide event at which you can receive free assistance to apply for aid!

Visit the state’s website (www.tn.gov/collegegoalsunday) on December 1, 2014, to learn about College Goal Tennessee events in your area including dates and times, what to bring, and how to register.

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Jeané Franseen Student Ambassador

After working so hard to earn scholarships and other aid, you’ll want to make sure you keep them!

RETAINING ELIGIBILITY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Meeting Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress RequirementsAny student receiving financial aid must meet federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. These requirements apply to almost all types of aid including federal grants and loans, state aid such as the TSAA Grant and the Lottery Scholarship, and most MTSU scholarships. Therefore, it’s important that every student meet these requirements!

How can I keep my federal and other aid?• GPA. Your GPA must meet the

minimums established by the University as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• Completion Rate. You must pass at least 67 percent of all attempted hours. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a Financial Aid Warning followed by suspension and the loss of your aid (including scholarships) for one or more terms if you do not raise your passing rate to the required level.

• Time Limits. You may attempt up to 150 percent of the hours required for your degree program as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Generally, this means you will not receive aid after you have attempted 180 hours.

• Notification. You can view your SAP status through the Financial Aid tab in RaiderNet in the Eligibility section. For some types of ineligibility factors, you will also be notified of your status through your MTSU email address.

Please note that the information above is specific to undergraduate students; GPA requirements and time limits differ for graduate students.

If I lose my financial aid, can I get it back?• You may appeal if you didn’t meet the

completion rate requirement because of extenuating circumstances. Visit

www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/appeals .php for more information.

• You may be able to receive an extension on the time limit in certain situations. Please contact your MT One Stop Enrollment Counselor (see back cover) for additional information.

Meeting Lottery Scholarship RequirementsHow can I keep my Lottery Scholarship?• Aim for a 3.0 TELS GPA and maintain

it! We’ll check your GPA after 24 attempted hours then again every 24 hours after that (48, 72, 96, etc.) Remember that the lottery GPA formula is different than MTSU’s GPA formula, and your lottery GPA may be lower than your MTSU GPA.

• Enroll in at least one class every fall and spring semester; don’t skip any semesters except summer. (But you must enroll in at least 6 hours to receive a scholarship for that semester.)

• Be careful about dropping classes. Don’t drop a class if it will cause you to fall below 12 hours for the semester. If you

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started the semester in part-time status (6 to 11 hours), don’t drop a class if

it will cause you to fall below 6 hours that semester.

• Watch your calendar! You can receive the scholarship for only five years after you start college (or until you complete your first degree).

• You will be limited to 120 TELS attempted hours. Be careful to take only the classes you need and to plan your class schedule carefully as you approach the limit.

• Check your lottery GPA, attempted hours, and other stats (available through the Financial Aid tab in RaiderNet) frequently to know how you’re doing.

If I lose my Lottery Scholarship, can I get it back?• You may be able to appeal if you lost

your Lottery Scholarship because you didn’t meet the enrollment requirements due to extenuating circumstances.

• You may be able to regain eligibility later by raising your GPA at a future

24-hour bracket if you lost your scholarship because you didn’t meet

the GPA requirements.• You can use your one-time-only Repeat Option to help you reach the

GPA requirement.• You can find more information about

both appealing and regaining eligibility at the sites below.

Where can I find more detailed information?• Visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/

scholarships/tels.php for an explanation of the rules.• Visit www.tn.gov/collegepays for

information about the state’s rules and policies.

Meeting MTSU Scholarship RequirementsAny student receiving a renewable academic or endowed scholarship from MTSU must meet continuing eligibility requirements. Your scholarship award

letter will include information about requirements to retain the scholarship.

How can I keep my MTSU scholarship?• GPA. Most scholarships require a

cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; some may require a higher GPA. Aim for a 3.5 to give yourself plenty of cushion! If you drop below the GPA requirement, you may be able to regain eligibility by bringing your GPA back up.

• Enrollment. Most scholarships require full-time enrollment. If you will not enroll in at least 12 hours or if you must withdraw for a semester, discuss your situation with the department that offered the scholarship before making any changes to your enrollment.

• Service. Certain academic scholarships include a 75-hour-per-semester service requirement. If you are unable to complete the service hours due to extenuating circumstances, contact your MT One Stop Enrollment Counselor (see back cover) to discuss your situation. You may qualify for a service waiver if you are enrolled in certain types of classes. Visit www .mtsu.edu/sfinancial-aid/cholarships/service-requirements.php for more information.

• Time Limits. Most scholarships are limited to four or eight semesters. Review your scholarship award letter to determine how long you can receive the scholarship. When you approach that limit, be sure to look for other scholarships to replace the award.

If I lose my scholarship, can I get it back?You may be able to appeal if you lost your scholarship because you didn’t meet continuing eligibility requirements.• For scholarships awarded by the

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/appeals.php for information about appeal options.

• For scholarships awarded by other MTSU departments, contact the awarding department to ask whether

an appeal process is offered.

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SCHOLARX SCHOLARSHIP MANAGER

Search for MTSU Foundation Scholarships• Go to ScholarX, at https://mtsu

.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com.• Click on Search Scholarships.• Click on the + sign by Category Search

if you want to look for scholarships that match certain characteristics.

• Click on the + sign by the desired category to expand the list of choices.

• Click on the choice you wish to search, or hold the Control key to choose multiple items.

• We recommend that you search for scholarships awarded by your academic department (based on your major) as well as scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.

• You may alternately click on the + sign by Description and Name Search to search for a scholarship with a particular word in the name or description.

• Do not click on Keyword(s) Search. MTSU does not use this search option.

• When you have selected your desired parameter(s), click on Search at the bottom to view your results.

• Each scholarship description will include instructions on how to apply and/or who to contact for additional information.

• Want to see all scholarships that are listed? Click on View All instead of Search!

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MTSU’s ScholarX Scholarship Manager allows students to search for Foundation Scholarships and to apply for certain scholarships through an online application. Visit ScholarX at https://mtsu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com.

Apply for Scholarships• If a scholarship listing in the search tool

(above) indicates that the scholarship has an online application through ScholarX, click the link to return to

the ScholarX homepage.• In the “Apply for Scholarships” section,

click on the applicable link to create an account (for new users) or log in

(for returning users).• After logging in, look through the list of

scholarship applications to find the one you wish to complete.

• Can’t find the application you need? Check again later! Most applications

are posted in late fall or early spring.• Click on Start Application.• Fill out the information on the application. • Need to take a break? Just click on

“Save and continue” to save your work. Log out for your privacy; then log back in when you are ready to continue.

• Click on “Review Answers” and carefully check your responses.


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• Click on “Submit” to complete and submit your application.

• Watch for a confirmation email letting you know that the application

was submitted.

Consolidated Scholarship ApplicationMTSU’s Consolidated Scholarship Application is used to select recipients for most competitive scholarships awarded through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, including the following:• DREAM Scholarship (page 4)• Transfer Diversity Scholarship (page 9)• 2+2 Scholarship (page 9)• Enrichment Scholarship (page 12)• Vision and MT Diversity Scholarships

(page 12)• Foundation Scholarships are awarded

through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (page 17)

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To submit a Consolidated Scholarship Application, follow the instructions in the Apply for Scholarships section above. The application will be available on December 15, 2014, and must be submitted by February 15, 2015.


MTSU EMAIL AND RAIDERNET

What is RaiderNet?RaiderNet is MTSU’s online student portal. You will use RaiderNet for many purposes during your time at MTSU, including viewing your financial aid package, registering for classes, viewing and paying your bill, and viewing your grades and transcript. RaiderNet is part of a bigger system called PipelineMT, which includes a calendar tool, messages, access to course-related tools and materials, and other features.

How do I get an MTSU email account?You will be assigned a RaiderNet account and an MTSU email account soon after you apply for admission. When you receive a letter from the Admissions Office with information about your admission status and any missing paperwork, the letter will let you know that your MTSU email account has been set up. It may be helpful to log into your RaiderNet account at that time to start getting to know how it works, where to find info, etc.

When should I check my MTSU email account?We recommend that you begin checking your MTSU email account regularly (at least once a week) and continue to do so until the end of your college career. Many MTSU departments (including the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office) will use your MTSU email address as their primary method of communicating with you.

How can I get my RaiderNet and MTSU email account information?• Go to www.mtsu.edu/pipelinemt/.• Click on the “New User?” link below the

login box, then click on “Students.”• Type in your MTSU ID number (M#)

and click the Submit button. You can find your M# on many of the letters sent to you by the Admissions Office; be sure to include the letter M at the beginning!

• You should see the personal email address that you listed on your application for admission; part of it will be redacted (or marked out) for your security. Click “Submit” to have an email with a password-setup link sent to that email address.

• Click on the link in the email; please note that the link will expire in one hour.

• Follow the instructions to enter your M#, accept the technology policy, and enter your new password. Please note that you’ll need to follow specific password rules for your security.

• Before leaving the password set-up page, take note of the top two lines, which list your user name and your email address.

Where can I log into RaiderNet and my MTSU email account?• RaiderNet: www.mtsu.edu/pipelinemt • Email: www.mtsu.edu/mtmail

Partners in EducationStudents may designate authorized users such as parents to have access to educational records through MTSU’s Partners in Education (PIE) program. Persons listed on the PIE form can request account information such as the student’s financial aid and scholarship status. For more information, visit www.mtsu.edu/pie.

MTSU Financial Aid and Scholarship OfficeWebsite: www.mtsu.edu/financial-aidFax: (615) 494-7770Mailing Address: SSAC 2601301 E. Main StreetMurfreesboro, TN 37132

For Personalized Assistance:• Visit us at MT One Stop. Location: Student Services and Admissions Center, Room 210 Hours: M–Th 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; F 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.• Contact your MT One Stop Enrollment Counselor for assistance. Website: www.mtsu.edu/one-stop/counselor.php

0614-1022 / Middle Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance, 1301 E. Main Street, CAB 220, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, 615-898-2185. The MTSU Title IX coordinator, designated to monitor and oversee Title IX com-plaints, may be contacted at Sam Ingram Building, 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37132, 615-898-5133, or via this webpage: www.mtsu.edu/titleix/.

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