Walk-up or Zoom in for TN Reconnect virtual event set Dec. 7

by northeastnation

December 2, 2021

Walk up or Zoom in to this Northeast State’s FREE-to-attend Tennessee Reconnect information session happening Tuesday, December 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Get an invitation by sending an RSVP to tnreconnect@northeaststate.edu. Once the request to attend is received, participants will be sent a Zoom meeting ID number from Northeast State to join the virtual session. Attendees can ask questions and learn more about the College and Tennessee Reconnect.

Create a login on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) portal at: https://clipslink.tsac.tn.gov/studentsignon/. Once you have created an account, Select “Apply” and then choose “TN Reconnect Scholarship Application.” Applicants can complete the following steps:

Submit an application for admission form to Northeast State.
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/.
Enroll in a degree or certificate program at Northeast State and take at least 6 credits (two classes) per semester to launch your future.

For more information, contact 423.323.0229 or tnreconnect@northeaststate.edu.

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