Admissions

What is the First Choice Program?

The First Choice Program is an exclusive Financial Assistance program open to all incoming Freshman that are US citizens to Carson-Newman College who are accepted prior to the December 1 deadline.  The First Choice Program offers students an opportunity to receive their C-N Financial Award Letter within 2 weeks after acceptance.  Also, students will have the opportunity to receive additional First Choice Schoalrships based on academic qualifications.  Scholarships in the First Choice Program are based on a First-Come, First-Served basis. 

 

The First Choice application process for the 2010-2011 year is now closed.

The First Choice application process for  the 2011-2012 will open in September!

First Choice Benefits:

- Students pay the Enrollment Fee well before the December 1st Priority Deadline.  This allows First Choice students to indicate their housing preference before other freshman are placed.

- Students receive additional scholarships that can significantly reduce the cost of attending C-N by an average of 63%.

- Students can finish their college search early and enjoy their senior year.

- Parents can begin to prepare any financing needed to cover the balance.  Carson-Newman offers special, interest-free payment options that help families better accommodate any balance remaining.

 

 

First Choice Steps:

Students who are interested in the First Choice Scholarships must complete the following steps:

Step #1 - Gain Acceptance to Carson-Newman prior to December 1st, 2010.

Step #2 - Complete the C-N 4caster

Step #3 - Receive your C-N Early Award Letter

Step #4 - Commit!  Return the following forms: Enrollment Fee, C-N Early Award Letter, and Residence Hall Form

 

*Only students who complete all 4 steps above before the scholarships are expended are guaranteed the award amount.

 

 

First Choice Scholarships:

 

 

¹ Number available subject to change prior to September, 2010

Total Number1	Scholarship	Amount2	Requirements	Available for Fall 2011
20	Fite Scholarship	$3,000 per year	3.5 GPA and 24 ACT or 1100 SAT*	TBD
50	Maddox Scholarship	$2,000 per year	3.25 GPA and 22 ACT or 1020 SAT*	TBD
40	Fincher Scholarship	$1,000 per year	3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 1000 SAT*	TBD

² Amount subject to change prior to September, 2010

* Based on Critical Reading and Math Scores

Fite Scholarships are given to the first 20¹ students and the Maddox Scholarships are given to the first 50¹ students who apply in the fall of their senior year, meet the above criteria, live on campus, and complete the First Choice process.  Fincher Scholarships are given after the Fite and Maddox Scholarships have been awarded.  After acceptance is complete, additional paperwork must be completed in order to make the scholarship award official. However, completion of all First Choice Steps does not guarantee a First Choice Scholarship as they are award on a first-come, first-served basis.  Scholarships may also be expended before the December 1st deadline.

 

Provost Scholarship:

 

Criteria for Award:
     1) Recipient must be a US Citizen residing in a state other than Tennessee;
     2) Be admitted as a freshman in the undergraduate program, enrolling full-time;
     3) Have at least a 26 ACT or an 1190 SAT;
     4) And at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA at the time of acceptance to C-N;
     5) Must reside in on-campus housing.

 

Amount of Award: Varies

 

Selection:  First-come, First-serve basis.  Scholarships limited to the first 20 respondents to offer of scholarship from completion of C-N 4caster.

 

Award Deadline: December 1st or when all 20 awards are committed, whichever comes first.

 

Renewal Criteria:
     1) Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA;
     2) Continue to be enrolled on full-time basis;
     3) And continue to reside in on-campus housing.

 

If you have any questions concerning the First Choice Program, the Provost Scholarship, or any other scholarships please contact the Office of Financial Assistance.