College Education

Finance and Administration, Dept. of
Provides continually improving financial and administrative support services which enhance state government's ability to improve the quality of life for Tennesseans. The department also acts as the chief corporate office of state government.
http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/
General Assembly, Tennessee
The State of Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/
Governor Phil Bredesen
http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/governor/
Higher Education Commission
THEC members and staff hope to provide useful information to prospective students about the vast offerings of the colleges and universities in Tennessee.
http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/
Regents, Board of
The board is responsible for assuring lay and public direction in postsecondary education.
http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/
Student Assistance Corporation, Tennessee
Grants, Scholarships, Federal aid and loan information,
http://www.tennessee.gov/tsac/
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Investigation of criminal offenses and scientific analysis of various crimes committed in Tennessee. Divisions of Criminal Investigation, Forensic Services, Tennessee Crime Information System.
http://www.tbi.state.tn.us/
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Schools & Programs

Academic Common Market (ACM) Programs
Out-of-state educational programs available at in-state tuition rates
http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/academic_pages/acm/acmintro.html
Campuses
Directory of public and independent institutions, Community colleges, and Technical Institutes
http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/institution_pages/institutions.html
Universities and Community Colleges
Contact information for all Board of Regents Universities, Community Colleges, and Technology Centers
http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/campuses.htm
The University of Tennessee System
The University of Tennessee is a statewide system of higher education that has a presence in each of Tennessee's 95 counties.
http://www.tennessee.edu/system/
Degree Program Inventory
Definitive list of all academic programs approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and offered by the public institutions
http://www.tennessee.gov/thec/2004web/division_pages/academic_pages/api/academicprograminventory.htm

TBR Online Degree Programs
Tennessee Board of Regents programs for adults who have some college or students starting an associate degree
http://www.tn.regentsdegrees.org/
U of T Distance Education and Independent Study
University of Tennessee Internet eLearning, Distance education, and independent study courses
http://www.anywhere.tennessee.edu/
U of T Martin New College
Choose courses which best meet your career goals in this self-designed general studies degree program
http://www.utm.edu/newcollege/

ACT
Official Web site for the ACT
http://www.act.org/
Baccalaurate Education System Trust (BEST)
Pay for tomorrow's college tuition at today's rates
http://www.treasury.state.tn.us/best/index.htm
College Preparation
A resource book for parents
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/index.html
FAFSA
Federal student aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Lottery Scholarships
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarships
http://tnscholardollars.com/
Scholarship Scams
Information for students and parents on recognizing and avoiding scholarship scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html
Student Information
Information for current and prospective students, Information if you are planning to start college, Information on student financial assistance
http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/student_information/index.htm
Team Tennessee AmeriCorps
Students of all ages can provide community services in exchange for help in financing their higher education
http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/rds/tnamericorps.htm
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Grants, Scholarships, Federal aid and loan information,
http://www.tennessee.gov/tsac/

College Internships with the State
College students can earn money, college credit and experience while working for the State of Tennessee in a program sponsored by the Constitutional Officers.
http://www.treasury.state.tn.us/now/index.html
Information Systems Co-Op Program
The Information Systems Cooperative Education (Co-op) Student Program is a joint venture between the Office of Shared Technology Services (OSTS) community and Nashville State Tech Community College (NSTCC).
http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/adm/coop.html
Internships with the Governor's Office
Overview of the internship program, positions, and applications
http://www.tennessee.gov/governor/Internship.do
Legislative Intern Program
Description of program, intern duties, and how to apply
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/joint/staff/intern/intern.htm

Crime on Campus Report
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation publishes annual summaries of crimes occurring on each institution of higher education in the State of Tennessee.
http://www.tbi.state.tn.us/college/frame_page.htm