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TNReconnect Toolbox: Additional Resources

Resources for TnReconnect students

Reconnect Student Success

Fred Frazier
615-353-3115

fred.frazier@nscc.edu

Fred Frazier Jr. is a Student Success Advisor focusing on Adult Learners who are Reconnecting with post-secondary education utilizing the Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship Grant at Nashville State Community College.

Reconnect Communities

Tennessee Reconnect Community Navigators are a single point of contact that can help you navigate the path to college. They provide free advising, career exploration tools, assistance in understanding financial aid and college costs, and they can help you select a college and a major that fits your interests and career goals. Once you’ve enrolled in college they will continue to support, guide and encourage you until you graduate.

Peer Mentoring

The mission of the office of Peer Mentoring is to help incoming students to successfully integrate into the campus community by offering support in connecting to college resources, advisors, and staff as well as community resources when applicable. Peer Mentors will actively listen and engage in conversations with assigned students in an effort to inspire mentees to think critically and to persist in finding solutions when they encounter obstacles to their success so that they may stay motivated and persist in their education at NSCC. Check out the Peer Mentoring site for more information about how you can connect with a mentor. https://www.nscc.edu/current-students/on-campus-resources/peer-mentoring

Tutoring

Tutoring is available to all students free of charge in the library learning center and online. You may view campus tutoring schedules here. Online tutoring is available 24/7 via your NS Online account.

Modern States

Modern States offers free online courses designed to help you pass CLEP credit tests. When you complete a preparation course through Modern States, they will provide you with a voucher to take the CLEP test free of charge.

Learning Express Hub

Learning Express Hub offers career exploration, CLEP exam prep, Accuplacer exam prep, and Computer Skills tutorials. Use of resources on this website is free of charge.

TENN Work Learn Earn

TENN Work Learn Earn is a resource that helps students and career seekers explore and connect with education and opportunities in their area. You can match personal interests and skills to optimal career paths in top industries, explore relevant career-related information within a single intuitive, engaging experience, discover the best opportunities all across the state and in your region, and receive guidance on skills and programs to accelerate your success.

Homeless Student Liason

In accordance with House Bill 1000/Senate Bill 763 (now Public Chapter 266), Nashville State Community College has designated a staff member to serve as a homeless student liaison to assist homeless students who are enrolled, or planning to enroll, in the institution. This liaison understands the provisions pertaining to financial aid eligibility of homeless students and is available to help connect those students with available resources and services.

 
Homeless Student Liaison:
April Robinson
Student Success Advisor
Southeast Campus, Room 1005
april.robinson@nscc.edu

Nashville Helps

Nashville Helps is a team of nonprofit organizations, educators, and other social service providers in the Nashville area that can help connect adults to the resources they need. This tool is a project of Nashville Public Library's Adult Literacy program.

Where to turn in Nashville

Where to turn in Nashville is a comprehensive list of community resources for homelessness, domestic violence, thoughts of suicide, hunger, housing, feelings of depression and anxiety, etc. Students in Humphrey's county can find information for their area via the documents linked below.

Internet & Technology

The following are technology resources available to you. Click the links for more information.

Access to Internet & Technology

Free TI-84 Download (90-day trial)

Chrome Accessibility Extensions

Free Screen Reader Download

Nashville Grad

The Nashville GRAD program provides eligible students with financial and academic support while pursuing a full-time education at Nashville State. We will give you the support you need to complete your degree.

What You'll Get

  • $300/semester to reduce (or eliminate) costs with textbooks
  • $100 monthly support paid in two $50 installments (for gas and groceries)
  • A new laptop to help with coursework
  • Financial support to pay for necessary tools and equipment*
  • Coverage for industry certification fees*
  • Special class scheduling, allowing you to create a schedule that fits your availability
  • Dedicated career development support services
  • Advisor support and personalized guidance to help you succeed at Nashville State
  • The chance to build a strong network by taking classes with other Nashville GRAD students

*applicable to certain courses

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enroll full-time at Nashville State Community College in an Associate Degree or Technical Certificate program*
  • Reside full-time in Davidson County one year prior to completing the FAFSA
  • Not have previously earned an associate's or baccalaureate degree, and have less than 15 credits prior to applying to the program

*Some exclusions may apply based upon math placement and degree program. Contact a Student Success Advisor or NashGrad@nscc.edu for more information.

How to Join

Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2020.

  • Be fully admitted to Nashville State
  • Complete FAFSA
  • Attend New Student Orientation
  • Attend an Information Session
  • Meet with a Student Success Advisor
  • Fill out Nashville GRAD Application. Please use your A# and password to login (same information to login to your myNSCC account). Once reviewed, a Student Success Advisor will contact you regarding eligibility and next steps.

To maintain eligibility, students must:

  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA
  • Complete the FAFSA each year
  • Participate in Nashville GRAD's academic and personal success initiatives

Questions?

nashgrad@nscc.edu

(615) 353-3655