Useful UT Information
Considering UT for academics?
UT Admissions has a wealth of information including information on:
Application Deadlines include: November 1 (priority application) and December 1 (regular)
Instruction Librarian
Writing Advice and UT Resources
- University of Tennessee Research Assistance DeskUniversity of Tennessee librarians will assist you with your research needs.
- Purdue OWL Writing LabPurdue Owl is a reliable and up-to-date resource for all of your academic paper writing needs.
- Dartmouth College Materials for First Year WritersMore tips on writing academically.
- Writing Tips from UT Writing CenterTips to improve your academic writing from UT Writing Center
General College Information
- Transitioning to College Information from Kent StateWeb page that has a variety of resources for beginning college.
The following content has been licensed under Creative Commons and has had the color and some links changed from the original source, found on the Kent State Transitioning to College guide above.
Common Services on College Campuses
Financial Aid
- Adventures in Education BlogThis website is a valuable guide as you search for scholarships, complete FAFSA, discuss loan costs, compare Financial Aid awards, and more.
- FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for a variety of government funded scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
- TN Pledge and UT PromiseThese are scholarships for recent high school graduates who are heading to college.
- Tennessee Student Assistance CorporationThis resource has information about financial aid opportunites and other aspects of transitioning to college.
- Big Future Scholarship SearchThis site contains over 6 Billion dollars worth of scholarships.
Here are some terms and helpful resources to know of when paying for higher education.
TERMS TO KNOW
- Financial Aid: Grants, loans, scholarships, and any other means of paying for college.
- Scholarships/Grants: Free money awarded based on financial need or academic merit
- In/Out of State Tuition: If you live in the same state where you attend university, you will be paying in-state tuition, which tends to be less than paying tuition to a university outside of the state where you live [out-of-state tuition].
- Fees: Miscellaneous charges that aren't included in tuition, i.e.: Parking pass, meal plan, technology use, and etc.
- Work Study: Working for the education institution in some capacity in exchange for a full or partial tuition coverage.