HCHS College/Career Readiness

The final FAFSA Workshop for Class of 2026 Students and/or Parents who have not yet completed both portions of the 2026-2027 FAFSA in order to remain TN Promise eligible will be held at HCHS in the Bottom of E Atrium this Wednesday from 5-6PM. Once the 11:59pm deadline passes this Wednesday, April 1st, all eligibility for those who have not completed the FAFSA will expire. This includes TN Promise but is not limited to just that, any other 'Promise' based scholarship such as UT Promise and others that require TN Promise eligibility requirements be met will also expire.

For those who may need to complete one or both components join us at the event:

When: Wednesday April 1st from 5-6PM
Where: HCHS Bottom of E-Atrium

Hello Senior Parents! We are reaching that time of the year where final plans will need to get narrowed down. At this point your students should at minimum have:

1) Applied to the college(s) he/she plans to attend, and have been accepted

2) Visited said college(s) and if not, make plans to visit very soon to close out any final questions concerns

3) MOST IMPORTANTLY - Completed the 2026-2027 FAFSA. If this has not been done, it needs to very quickly. Scholarship opportunities not only hinge on this being completed, some can expire if it is not completed in time, leaving you and/or the student owing more

4) IF your student will live on campus, the Housing Application and Deposit will need to have been completed and paid in order to secure a dorm for most places at this time. Contact the school your student plans to attend for more information if this has not been done.

Upcoming FAFSA Workshop opportunities with Mr. Norwood are as follows and are held from 5-6PM in the Bottom of E Building:

Feb 12th, 19th, 26th

You may email Mr. Norwood at [email protected] for additional assistance on completing the FAFSA.

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TONIGHT from 5-6pm in the Bottom of E Atrium. If any Parent or Guardian needs assistance with the FAFSA, or the college process in general, Mr. Norwood will be available. Enter through the doors at the Bottom of E not earlier than 450pm, and not later than 530pm. Though it is not required, you may email him to RSVP at [email protected].

As a courtesy reminder, Mr. Norwood is offering a FAFSA Workshop for Parents and/or Students who would like assistance completing the FAFSA. Those interested in attending should enter through the Bottom of E Building beginning at 5PM. Mr. Norwood will stay until all those needing assistance have completed the FAFSA. This is a come and go event. No tax returns are required to complete the new FAFSA form.

Dates for other FAFSA Workshops are shown below.

HCHS Seniors have done a tremendous job at completing the FAFSA this season. Early data coming in shows over 42% of students who completed the TN Promise Application have completed the form so far. In order to not get disqualified from possible Tennessee State Government scholarship dollars, students would need to have both theirs, and the parent form completed not later than Jan 1st-15th to remain eligible for state money (excluding the Hope Scholarship).

Mr. Norwood will hold one more FAFSA Workshop prior to the Christmas Break next Thursday December 11th from 5-6PM in the Bottom of E Building.

LETTERS WILL HIT MAILBOXES NEXT WEEK!

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has informed us that the Direct Admissions Letters for those students who completed their TN Promise Application during the eligibility window should receive their letters during the week of Thanksgiving.

What is in these letters? In short, opportunities! Acceptance into up to 57 institutions across the State of Tennessee will be annoucned in these letters.

Learn more about the TN Direct Admissions program by clicking below:

Direct Admissions - collegefortn.org This November, graduating seniors in the Class of 2026 at randomly selected high schools will receive a TN Direct Admissions letter showing which of more than 50 Tennessee universities, colleges, and TCATs have already accepted them–no applications or fees required. Some students also will receive...

Courtesy Reminder for Tonight! FAFSA Assistance will be available to any and all students and/or family members (current or past HCHS students/parents) tonight from 5-6pm. Enter through the Bottom of E-Building not later than 530pm. If you know you are coming but may run a little late, email Mr. Norwood at [email protected].

He will hold one more FAFSA Assistance Workshop next Thursday 11/20 as well. Same time, same place.

As a courtesy reminder, Mr. Norwood is offering a FAFSA Workshop for Parents and/or Students who would like assistance completing the FAFSA. Those interested in attending should enter through the Bottom of E Building beginning at 5PM. Mr. Norwood will stay until all those needing assistance have completed the FAFSA. This is a come and go event. No tax returns are required to complete the new FAFSA form.

Dates for other FAFSA Workshops are shown below.

Not college or career related but important for our parents to know about and attend. See the flyer below.

As a courtesy reminder, Mr. Norwood is offering a FAFSA Workshop for Parents and/or Students who would like assistance completing the FAFSA. Those interested in attending should enter through the Bottom of E Building beginning at 5PM. Mr. Norwood will stay until all those needing assistance have completed the FAFSA. This is a come and go event. No tax returns are required to complete the new FAFSA form.

Dates for other FAFSA Workshops are shown below.

Did you happen to miss or were unable to attend last night's Senior Parent Meeting? Not to worry! You may come visit with Mr. Norwood at any of the dates shown below, where he can not only help with the completion of the FAFSA, but he can also answer questions about your student, their Senior year, or any other questions you may have about what to do next. If you are unavailable during the times/dates listed below, send Mr. Norwood an email to [email protected] and he would be more than happy to work out a time that works with your schedule.

A big THANK YOU to Dyersburg State Community College - Henry County Campus, Bethel University, TCAT Henry/Carroll, Tennessee Voc-Rehab, and Mrs. Lori Mitchum with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for coming out last night to help support our parents! We could not do what we do without the support of these and so many of our higher-ed and government partners!

Below is a list of all scheduled after school FAFSA Workshops Mr. Norwood will be available for. RSVP is not required for any of these events, but, in the event no one RSVP's or shows, the event could conclude early, but not earlier than 530pm. If you know you will be coming, but may run a little late, make sure to RSVP to Mr. Norwood at [email protected].

Mr. Norwood is also open to scheduling a time with you and your student to complete the FAFSA and/or discuss college planning on other days. For those, send him an email and he will work with your schedule to find a good time to meet!

FAFSA Deadline for TN Promise is April 15th, 2026.

As a courtesy reminder, next Tuesday in the HCHS Little Theater. Hope to see all Senior Parents there! FAFSA Workshop will be held immediately following for those parents who wish to attend. We will also be joined by several local institutions of higher ed who will be available to answer questions about TN Promise, FAFSA, etc, following the conclusion of the meeting.

Class of 2026 Parents, mark your calendars and plan to join us on the evening of October 28th.