Financial Aid

The economic realities of the 21^st century include the fact that, no matter which college or university you attend, it is going to be expensive. Nossi College of Art prides itself on being able to keep tuition and college expenses down to a minimum level. One of the outstanding economic things that Nossi College of Art does is guarantee its tuition. What this means is that, once a student is enrolled in a program at Nossi College of Art, that student’s tuition will not increase from the beginning of his program right through to graduation.

But still, most students need some financial aid assistance with their college career. Nossi College of Art is approved to offer several programs through which students may apply for financial aid. These programs include Federal Pell Grants, Direct Loan Programs, Social Security and United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs programs, Tennessee Student Assistance Awards and Federal Direct (Parents) Plus Loans. The college maintains a financial aid office to assist students in applying for aid for which they may qualify. Complete details about qualifications may be obtained through that office. In addition, Nossi College of Art offers several art and photography scholarships.

To apply for federal and state aid you must complete the FAFSA Application. You may apply online using FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . If you do not have Internet access or have questions, you may call our financial aid department at 800-566-6811.

The financial aid department is pleased to announce the arrival of the Direct Loan Program beginning with the Fall 2010 semester. Through the Direct Loan Program, students and parents will borrow their Federal Stafford and PLUS loans directly from the federal government and will no longer be borrowing their loan funds through private lenders.

You will need to sign a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) and do a new entrance interview for any Stafford or PLUS loan you expect to borrow for the coming 2010-2011 award year. This will be done at www.studentloans.gov.

Scholarships

Nossi College of Art Merit Scholarship Award

It is part of the philosophy of Nossi College of Art that no creative person should, for financial reasons, be left behind in the pursuit of a college degree. Therefore, all recipients of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) also known as Tennessee Hope Scholarship, may participate in the Nossi College of Art Merit Scholarship Award as follows:

1) Be enrolled in either the AOS degree or the BGA degree programs.

2) Present your art portfolio to a college official, if applicable.

3) Show proof of high school graduation.

4) Meet with the financial aid director to request the Merit Scholarship.

Upon acceptance, the student will receive notification of the Merit Scholarship.

Subsequent awarding of the scholarship will be based on the TELS regulation as prepared and published by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation and the Nossi College of Art Merit Schloarship Rules and Regulations Policy.

ALUMNI GRANT

Nossi College of Art offers an Alumni Grant in the amount of $2,400.00 to any qualified student whose parent or immediate relative (brother, sister, grandparent) has graduated from Nossi College of Art.  The grant is for enrolled students who have demonstrated an exceptional ability in art or photography.  The amount of these scholarships is $2,400 for Associate Degree students and $4,400 for Bachelor Degree students.  It is disbursed to the recipient after the mid-term exam of each semester, at the rate of $400.00 each semester for a maximum of six (6) semesters for Associate Degree students and eleven (11) semesters for Bachelor Degree students as the student makes satisfactory academic progress through the program.

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Nossi College of Art offers two scholarships -- one for graphic design majors and another for photography majors.

The Mahtaban Scholarship

Established in memory of our founder's mother, students enrolling in the Graphic Art program who have demonstrated an exceptional ability in art can receive $2,400.00 in scholarship money for associate degree students and $4,400 for bachelor degree students that is disbursed after the midterm of each semester at the rate of $400.00 per semester. Maximum disbursement is six (6) semesters for associate students and eleven (11) semesters for bachelor degree students pending the student makes satisfactory academic progress through the program.

Students must enroll directly from high school, and have demonstrated to their high school art instructor and counselor an exceptional ability in art. Students who have been out of school for more than one year or have previously attended another post-secondary institution may not apply.

The Mahtaban Scholarship for Rural Counties

This scholarship is for enrolling students who live in rural counties of Tennessee, and who have shown the same aptitude in art during their high school career as listed above.

The Mahtaban Scholarship for Out of State Residents

This scholarship is for enrolling students who live out of the state of Tennessee, and who have met the same criteria as listed above.

The Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarships are for students enrolling in Nossi College of Art’s Commercial Digital Photography program who have demonstrated an exceptional ability in photography and a promising future as a Commercial Digital Photographer. The amount of these scholarships is $4,400.00 and is disbursed to the recipient after the mid-term exam each semester, at the rate of $400.00 each semester for a maximum of eleven (11) semesters, as the student makes satisfactory academic progress through the program.

Presidential Scholarship for Photography Students

This scholarship is for students enrolling in Nossi College of Art’s Commercial Digital Photography program directly from high school, who have demonstrated an exceptional ability in photography and a promising future as a Commercial Digital Photographer. Students who have been out of school for more than one year or have previously attended another post secondary institution may not apply.

Presidential Rural Scholarship for Photography Students

This scholarship is for students enrolling in Nossi College of Art’s Commercial Digital Photography program, who live in rural counties of Tennessee and have demonstrated an exceptional ability in photography and a promising future as a Commercial Digital Photographer.

Presidential Out of State Scholarship for Photography Students

This scholarship is for students enrolling in Nossi College of Art’s Commercial Digital Photography program, who live out of the state of Tennessee and have demonstrated an exceptional ability in photography and a promising future Commercial Digital  Photographer.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

The Mahtaban Scholarships

1. Request the scholarship application prior to entering Nossi College of Art. Address this request to the college director.

2. Provide a detailed one-page essay explaining why he/she wishes to pursue a career as a Commercial Artist.

3. Provide a letter of recommendation from the high school art instructor, as well as the high school guidance counselor.

4. Request that the high school counselor mail to the college a copy of the applicant's official high school transcript.

5. Submit two (2) out of the five (5) projects requested by Nossi College of Art in addition to the eight (8) to ten (10) pieces of artwork requested by the admissions office.

Presidential Scholarship for Photography

1. Request the scholarship application prior to entering Nossi College of Art. Address the request to the college director.

2. Provide a detailed one-page essay on why he/she wishes to pursue a career as a Commercial Digital Photographer.

3. Provide a letter of recommendation from the high school guidance counselor.

4. Request that the high school counselor mail to the college a copy of the applicant's high school transcript.

5. A photography portfolio is recommended, but not mandatory.

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