With over 300 academic programs, eight colleges and hundreds of student clubs and organizations, there’s something for everyone at Middle Tennessee State University. Last year, the university provided more than $212 million in scholarships and educational assistance for its students.
“The guaranteed scholarships, if you qualify, are easy money. There are no extra essays; there are no extra applications. You just have to apply by Dec. 1 and meet the qualifications,” said Tony Strode, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
Through merit scholarships, which can be stacked with other scholarships and awards, students can receive up to $20,000 over four years
“MTSU is a great place for students to get the best quality education for the best price,” Strode said. “While you’re here, we want to make sure we’re taking care of you, giving you everything you need to be successful. We’re all in this together; we’re a true blue community and we’re all pushing each other forward to the next phase of life after college.”
Angele Latham is a 2020 graduate from MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment. Her entire college career was 100% scholarship funded.
“College can be so scary and expensive, especially at 18 when it’s the biggest financial investment you’ve ever made, and in some cases ever will,” Latham, a reporter for the Jackson Sun in Jackson, Tennessee, said. “Guaranteed scholarships felt like a lifeline for me. It gave me something to hold on to and something to give me the extra push to be able to afford an education. Had it not been for MTSU’s Guaranteed Scholarships, I would not have been able to afford an education. Those scholarships changed the trajectory of my life.”
MTSU remains the No. 1 choice for undergraduate students in Tennessee and the top choice for transfer students and veterans in Tennessee.
“We pride ourselves on being a large university where we serve a diverse group of students, but our students still get that small-town feel where there’s not an overwhelming number of students in a classroom,” said Strode.
MTSU will hold its annual Free Application week where future Blue Raiders – incoming freshmen and transfer students – can apply and we’ll waive the application fee! And with MTSU’s already low tuition coupled with the recent increases in the Hope Scholarship and other scholarships, many students can attend MTSU tuition-free. To learn more, visit mtsu.edu/MTfree.