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Steps for Enrollment

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Step 1: Apply

Submit the following:

  • Application for admission at www.NortheastState.edu/Apply
  • Official high school transcript with graduation date OR high school equivalency (GED®/HiSET®) scores and official college transcripts, if applicable, from each college attended Joint Service Transcript (veterans & servicemembers) which can be found at JST.DODEd.mil/
  • Proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States (Driver's License)

Step 2: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Step 3: Placement Testing

  • First-time students who do not present valid ACT or SAT scores or who do not show proficiency in reading, math or English will be placed into the appropriate subject area corequisite learning support course(s) as defined by the academic program requirements.
  • Valid ACT or SAT scores are those earned within five years prior to the first day of the first term of enrollment.
  • Students have the option to challenge placement into learning support courses by taking the Accuplacer test.

Step 4: Schedule Orientation

Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming. That’s why New Student Orientation is so important!

Orientation is designed to help you feel comfortable and ready for your first day at Northeast State. During your session, you will explore campus, meet staff who are here to help you, learn about important technology and resources, get introduced to academic and student support services, meet other new students, and start making connections.

By the end of orientation, you’ll feel more prepared, more connected, and ready to begin your college journey with confidence. We’re excited to welcome you!

The Veteran and Military Student Success Center will also be open during orientation to meet our staff and explore the services we offer.

Schedule your orientation.

Step 5: Request a Deferment of Fees

  • As a recipient of a VA educational benefit you have the option of requesting to defer your tuition and fees. Please contact the Veteran & Military Student Success Center at 423.354.2527 to obtain the request form.
  • Tuition and fees are due by the last day of each semester.

Step 6: Buy Your Books

You can purchase your books at the Northeast State bookstore.

Step 7: Education Benefits

VA Education Benefits:

Please provide a copy of your certificate of eligibility to the staff at the Veteran and Military Student Succes Center.  You are welcome to email the document to VeteransAffairs@NortheastState.edu or drop it off in person.

Tuition Assistance:

Please contact your Education Service Officers for the branch of the armed forces you serve for eligibility criteria prior to enrollment in classes.

Tennessee Strong:

Application is located at:  State TA

Once the application is completed, please submit to VeteransAffairs@NortheastState.edu for page 2 completion and submission.  This document does require a CAC signature.

 

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