College Education

Schools & Programs

• Academic Common Market (ACM) Programs
  Out-of-state educational programs available at in-state tuition rates
  http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/academic_pages/acm/acmintro.html
• Campuses
  Directory of public and independent institutions, Community colleges, and Technical Institutes
  http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/institution_pages/institutions.html
• Universities and Community Colleges
  Contact information for all Board of Regents Universities, Community Colleges, and Technology Centers
  http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/campuses.htm
• The University of Tennessee System
  The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education that has a presence in each of Tennessee's 95 counties.
  http://www.tennessee.edu/system/
• Degree Program Inventory
  Definitive list of all academic programs approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and offered by the public institutions
  http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/academic_pages/api/academicprograminventory.htm

Online & Distance Degrees

• Regents Online Degree Program
  The 47 TBR campuses collaboratively offer fully accredited online programs that include Certificates, Diplomas, Associate Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, and Masters Degrees.
• U of T Distance Education and Independent Study
  University of Tennessee Internet eLearning, Distance education, and independent study courses
  http://www.anywhere.tennessee.edu/
• U of T Martin Online
  Choose courses which best meet your career goals in this self-designed general studies degree program
  http://www.utm.edu/onlinestudies.php

Preparation & Financial Aid

• ACT
  Official Web site for the ACT
  http://www.act.org/
• Baccalaurate Education System Trust (BEST)
  Pay for tomorrow's college tuition at today's rates
  http://www.treasury.state.tn.us/best/index.htm
• College Preparation
  A resource book for parents
  http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/index.html
• FAFSA
  Federal student aid
  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• Lottery Scholarships
  Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships
  http://tnscholardollars.com/
• Scholarship Scams
  Information for students and parents on recognizing and avoiding scholarship scams
  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html
• Student Information
  Information for current and prospective students, Information if you are planning to start college, Information on student financial assistance
  http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/student_information/index.htm
• Team Tennessee AmeriCorps
  Students of all ages can provide community services in exchange for help in financing their higher education
  http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/rds/tnamericorps.htm
• Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
  Grants, Scholarships, Federal aid and loan information,
  http://www.tennessee.gov/tsac/

Internships

• College Internships with the State
  College students can earn money, college credit and experience while working for the State of Tennessee in a program sponsored by the Constitutional Officers.
  http://www.treasury.state.tn.us/now/index.html
• Information Systems Co-Op Program
  The Information Systems Cooperative Education (Co-op) Student Program is a joint venture between the Office of Shared Technology Services (OSTS) community and Nashville State Tech Community College (NSTCC).
  http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/adm/coop.html
• Internships with the Governor's Office
  Overview of the internship program, positions, and applications
  http://www.tennessee.gov/governor/Internship.do
• Legislative Intern Program
  Description of program, intern duties, and how to apply
  http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/joint/staff/intern/intern.htm

Statistics & Reports

• Crime on Campus Report
  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation publishes annual summaries of crimes occurring on each institution of higher education in the State of Tennessee.
  http://www.tbi.state.tn.us/college/frame_page.htm

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