ETSU invites promising first-time, full-time freshmen to participate in the Jordan Scholars Program and receive a Horizon last-dollar scholarship, plus an on-campus housing scholarship.
Your Horizon last-dollar scholarship covers any tuition and program service fee costs remaining after university, state, and federal aid have been applied. If you maintain eligibility, you'll never pay tuition or program service fees during the four years of your scholarship. And if you live on campus, you’ll also receive a $1,500 housing scholarship annually for four years.
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Does the Horizon scholarship pay for anything besides tuition and program service fees?
A Horizon scholarship pays for tuition and program service fees after your other aid is applied, but it doesn’t pay for things like books or course fees. The costs associated with attending ETSU include both direct and indirect costs. See ETSU's Cost of Attendance for details.
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Who is eligible for a Horizon scholarship?
First-time, full-time freshmen with high school GPAs below 3.5 who receive the Tennessee Education Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship and the maximum Pell Grant. -
How long can I receive a Horizon scholarship?
By remaining eligible you can receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years. -
Am I eligible for other scholarships if I am part of this program?
Yes. -
How do I apply for a Horizon scholarship?
A separate application is not required. Students who have been admitted to ETSU and have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the verification process (if applicable) are automatically considered. -
Are new students who begin in the spring semester eligible for a Horizon scholarship?
Students who enter in the spring semester are not eligible for a Horizon scholarship. -
Are transfer and/or returning students eligible?
Only first-time freshmen are eligible to participate. Please visit www.etsu.edu/scholarships and explore the many other scholarships that may be available to you at ETSU. -
Am I eligible for a Horizon scholarship if I live out-of-state or in a border county?
Only students who are classified as in-state, qualify for the maximum Pell Grant, and Tennessee Education Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship are eligible for a Horizon scholarship. Please visit www.etsu.edu/scholarships and explore the many other scholarships that may be available to you at ETSU. -
Where can I learn more about the Tennessee Education Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship and Pell Grant?
Please review the Tennessee Education Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship and Federal Pell Grants webpages for more information.
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How do I get started?
Apply for admission to ETSU and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). ETSU will contact you if you're eligible for a Horizon scholarship. A separate application for the scholarship isn’t required.
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Does the Horizon scholarship pay for anything besides tuition and program service fees?
A Horizon scholarship pays for tuition and program service fees after your other aid is applied, but it doesn’t pay for things like books or course fees. The costs associated with attending ETSU include both direct and indirect costs. See ETSU's Cost of Attendance for details.
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If my Pell grant eligibility changes from full/maximum to a reduced amount after my freshman year, can I keep my Horizon scholarship?
Yes. As long as you remain eligible for the Pell Grant and continue to meet all other eligibility requirements for the Horizon scholarship.