Dear Chattanooga State family,
It’s hard to believe we are over halfway through October. I hope you are doing well in your classes and continually working with your instructors to ensure you are on track for success. Now is the time to start planning for the Spring 2021 semester. See important updates below about applying for financial aid and for advising and registration.
FASFA Help Available
Contact Your Advisor For Your Educational Plan
Virtual Info Session for Medical Assisting and RN
Dinner of Firsts 2020 Remix
Student Resources: We’re Here to Help
Remember, if you are sick, stay home. We want you to be healthy, and we need your help in keeping our campus community healthy as well. Whether you are on campus or in the community, please wear your face mask to keep yourself and others safe and healthy.
We are resilient. We are innovative. We are united. We are ChattState.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Ashford, Ed.D.
President
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FASFA Help Available
Need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? FASFA assistance is available on Thursday, October 29 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Student Center at the main campus. Staff will be on hand to assist and will be following all safety guidelines. The 2021-2022 FAFSA opened October 1, and you may complete the application using 2019 tax and income information. You may also complete the 2020-2021 application for the spring 2021 and summer 2021 semesters. For more information, please call (423) 697-4402 or email finaid@chattanoogastate.edu
Contact Your Advisor For Your Educational Plan
It is time to contact your advisor to create or update your educational plan, get your PIN and register for Spring 2021. If you don’t know your advisor you can chat with the advising office here: https://library.chattanoogastate.edu/AAVO
Registration:
Monday, November 2nd:
- 9 a.m-Veterans
- 2 p.m.-Global Scholars
Tuesday, November 3rd:
- 9 a.m-Continuing Sophomores
Thursday, November 5th:
- 9 a.m.-Continuing students other than Sophomores
Monday, November 9th:
- 9 a.m.-New Students
Virtual Info Session for Medical Assisting and RN
Bledsoe, Marion, Grundy, South Pittsburgh, Whitwell & Sequatchie County High School students and parents, you are invited to a Virtual Info Session for Medical Assisting and Registered Nursing. Join us on October 27th or 29th, 6-7 p.m. CST. Register here: http://ow.ly/b03250BUkcQ
Dinner of Firsts 2020 Remix
Join us for the Dinner of Firsts 2020 Remix Premiere Nov. 12: We are going virtual and everyone is invited! Get ready for some great memories and a lot of laughter at this first-ever free virtual event. Now celebrating its 9th year, Chattanooga State Foundation’s Dinner of Firsts is the signature “FUNdraising” event for Chattanooga State raising scholarship funds for first generation college students. Read more and get involved here.
#GoVoteTN
The Student Government Association asks that we not forget about the upcoming Presidential Election on November 3rd.
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (Tuesday, October 27)
- Early Voting Period (Wednesday, October 14 - Thursday, October 29)
- Election Day (Tuesday, November 3)
Contact your local Election Commission or County Clerk Office for location and hours of operation. If you aren’t sure where you should vote, visit https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/ to look-up your assigned polling location.
Student Resources: We’re Here to Help
- Tutoring: Virtual tutoring services are available to you. Click here for more information.
- Emergency Aid: The Helping Hands Fund provides emergency aid for students in need. Submit a Helping Hands Request here.
- Food: The Tiger Cupboard provides supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. Visit https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/tiger-cupboard for more information.
- Technology Support: A limited number of devices (laptops, hotspots, etc.) are available through the College. To request a device, complete the technology request form.
- Support Services: Chattanooga State is dedicated to delivering support services and resources to assist our students. Visit the virtual Student Support Center here to learn more about the many services offered.
- Academic Resources: Visit the Fall 2020 Update pagefor a listing of academic resources, including links to the Math Center, Andrews Reading and Writing Center, the Testing Center, Kolwyck Library, and more.