Admissions
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The Student Services Department is maintained for the benefit of applicants, students, and graduates to provide assistance in program selection, enrollment information, supportive services, and financial aid.The minimum age for enro llment is seventeen (if the applicant has a high school diploma or GED), or eighteen and legally out of high school. The enrollment of high school students requires a special agreement between the Tennessee Board of Regents, the local board of education, and The Tennessee Technology Center at Covington.
Prospective students are urged to apply at any time. Steps in making application are as follows:
- Discuss primary objectives with Student Services and Financial Aid.
- Complete an admissions application and file it with the Student Services.
- FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. Complete the FAFSA online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) - school code: 005280
- Submit a high school/GED transcript (required for Financial Aid).
- Submit documentation of proper immunization of the MMR vaccine.
- Once all admissions and financial aid paperwork is complete, the student will be notified of a start date or placed on the waitlist. Students are placed on the waitlist on the date all required paperwork is completed.
- Enroll at the appointed time on registration day.
During Student Service’s initial meeting with potential students the staff will assist applicants in selecting an area of training that fits the student’s needs and employment goals. After the enrollment process in complete students can continue receiving assistance with problems that arise during enrollment. Individual counseling services are available to students experiencing personal, academic, attitudinal, or financial problems. back to top
The Student Services Department provides orientation for new students during registration to inform each student of all phases of school life. Orientation includes the information contained within the Student Handbook about school regulations and requirements. All enrollees are required to attend orientation before admittance to classes. back to top
Student Services personnel and the program instructor will assist the student in finding employment upon completion of training. Follow-up forms are sent to former students at various times of the year in order to help the Center monitor student employment, which is very important to the Technology Center.
back to topStudents must provide the following items as required for their chosen area of training.
The current Maintenance and Technology fee. Fees are subject to change without notice each July, or any time the governing board directs. Upon certain conditions all or part of the maintenance fee may be refunded.
Textbooks, workbooks, paper, pencils, uniforms, safety glasses and other supplies. back to top
At the time of registration, each student will be furnished information regarding the purchase of student accident insurance through a carrier approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents. All students are encouraged to purchase this insurance, especially those who will be working in shop situations and will be exposed to potentially dangerous materials and equipment. back to top
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