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 15, 2008 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 application for 2008-2009 is CLOSED. 

The First Choice application process for 2009-2010 will open on September 1, 2008.

First Choice Benefits:

- Students pay the Enrollment Deposit Fee well before the December 15th 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 students are able to sign-up for Early Registration in April.

 

 

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 15th, 2008.

Step #2 - Complete the C-N 4caster

Step #3 - Receive your C-N Early Award Letter and your First Choice Intent Form

Step #4 - Commit!  Return the following forms: First Choice Intent Form, Enrollment Deposit, 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:

Total Number1	Scholarship	Amount2	Requirements	Available for Fall 2009
20	Fite Scholarship	$3,000 per year	3.5 GPA and 24 ACT or 1100 SAT*	Application opens 9/1/2008
50	Maddox Scholarship	$2,000 per year	3.3 GPA and 22 ACT or 1050 SAT*	Application opens 9/1/2008
40	Fincher Scholarship	$1,000 per year	3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 1000 SAT*	Application opens 9/1/2008

 

¹ Number available subject to change prior to September 1, 2008

² Amount subject to change prior to September 1, 2008

* 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 15^th deadline.