Starting the application process gives TnCIS and ChattState's office of Multicultural & International Student Services permission to review your academic and disciplinary records.
 

Step 1: Complete the TnCIS application at www.tncis.org

A completed TnCIS application consist of the following:

• nonrefundable $100 application fee
• official transcript sent to TnCIS by the ChattState registrar or through the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment
• online recommendation form completed by a professor (you will manage this through the online TnCIS application form)

Submitting your transcript request through the National Student Clearinghouse:

• To place your order for a transcript, click NSC
• Complete all student information
• Under options
  • Click “College or University” (verify correct country and state — USA, TN)
  • Search for Pellissippi State Community College
  • Under department click TnCIS Study Abroad
  • Click to send “as is”

Note: it may take up to 48 hours for TnCIS to receive an electronic transcript.
Note: It is strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

• Spring application deadline: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
• Summer application deadline: Saturday, February 11, 2023

To pay the application fee, click here: Study Abroad Application Fee Form

Step 2: Funding

1. Click here to complete the Study Abroad Interest & Grant Application 2023 Application to be considered for the Study Abroad grant.
2. Additional scholarships may be available through the Chattanooga State Foundation. You will need to complete the Chattanooga State General Scholarship application to be considered for them. Click here for the Chattanooga State General Scholarship application.

Note: If funding is available, you may be eligible for an additional needs-based grant.

Requirements:

• Pell grant eligible*
• Faculty recommendation
• Write an explanation of needs
• If not Pell eligible provide proof of unmet financial need at an interview with the committee

Note: If you decide not to participate in study abroad after submitting an application, you must notify TnCIS and ChattState’s Office of Multicultural &International Student Services.

• Must be in good standing with academic and disciplinary matters
• GPA of 2.0 or better in all college-level coursework
• Must be degree-seeking
• Successfully complete at least 12 college-level credit hours by the end of spring 2023 (Learning Support courses are not college-level courses and cannot satisfy this requirement)
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program

Passport

Individuals wishing to study abroad will need a valid, unexpired passport. Your emergency contact must also have a valid, unexpired passport in the event that you would need him/her in an emergency situation while you are abroad. Passport information can be found at Travel.State.Gov
 

Visa

Individuals with a current visa status (F-1, M-1, etc.) will need to determine whether a tourist visa is required for entry into the country where they plan to study. This information can typically be found on the web page of the country’s embassy/consulate.

For additional information, please refer to the Non-US Citizens section of the TnCIS website.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, undocumented students, and temporary protected status students should consult with an immigration attorney before considering a study abroad program.