Feb 23, 2017

Columbia State To Host Adult Student Information Sessions

(FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Feb. 23, 2017) - - - Columbia State Community College's Williamson Campus is hosting a "First Steps" information session for adults March 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

The session will cover topics such as general starter information, financial aid options, how to complete an online application, prior learning assessment, transfer credit, program length, career outlook and the job outlook in a particular field.

The Southcentral Tennessee Reconnect Community will be at the session to discuss tuition opportunities for adult students through the Tennessee Reconnect program. Reconnect is a state-wide initiative to help adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

This First Steps session is for anyone who has an interest in returning to college, finding out more about a program or who may have a career goal but is unsure about the steps to take to reach that goal.

The Community Room is in room 221 of the Administration Building on the Williamson Campus, located at 1228 Liberty Pike. For questions about the information session contact Joni Allison at 931.540.2655 or AdultLearner@ColumbiaState.edu The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about Tennessee Reconnect, visit https://www.tnreconnect.gov/

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu.

Tennessee's Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tncommunitycolleges.org.

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(COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Feb. 23, 2017) - - - Columbia State Community College's Lewisburg Campus is hosting a "First Steps" information session for adults March 6 at 5:30 p.m.

The session will cover topics such as general starter information, financial aid options, how to complete an online application, prior learning assessment, transfer credit, program length, career outlook and the job outlook in a particular field.

The Southcentral Tennessee Reconnect Community will be at the session to discuss tuition opportunities for adult students through the Tennessee Reconnect program. Reconnect is a state-wide initiative to help adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

This First Steps session is for anyone who has an interest in returning to college, finding out more about a program or who may have a career goal but is unsure about the steps to take to reach that goal.

The session will take place in room 133 on the Lewisburg Campus, located at 980 South Ellington Pkwy. For questions about the information session contact Matt Lewis at 931.270.0119 or MLewis@ColumbiaState.edu The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about Tennessee Reconnect, visit https://www.tnreconnect.gov/

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu.

Tennessee's Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tncommunitycolleges.org.

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(COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Feb. 23, 2017) - - - Columbia State Community College's Lawrence Campus is hosting a "First Steps" information session for adults March 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

The session will cover topics such as general starter information, financial aid options, how to complete an online application, prior learning assessment, transfer credit, program length, career outlook and the job outlook in a particular field.

The Southcentral Tennessee Reconnect Community will be at the session to discuss tuition opportunities for adult students through the Tennessee Reconnect program. Reconnect is a state-wide initiative to help adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

This First Steps session is for anyone who has an interest in returning to college, finding out more about a program or who may have a career goal but is unsure about the steps to take to reach that goal.

The Lawrenceburg Campus is located at 1620 Springer Road in Lawrenceburg. For questions about the information session contact Matt McLean at 931.766.1603 or mmclean4@ColumbiaState.edu. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about Tennessee Reconnect, visit https://www.tnreconnect.gov/

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu.

Tennessee's Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tncommunitycolleges.org.

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