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Financial Aid

Nossi College of Art is approved to offer several programs through which students may apply for financial aid. These programs include Federal Pell Grant, Direct Loan Program, Social Security and United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, and Federal Direct (Parents) Plus Loan. In addition, Nossi College of Art offers several art and photography scholarships.

The college maintains a Financial Aid Director and staff to assist students in applying for aid in which they may qualify. Complete details about qualifications may be obtained through that office.

To apply for Federal and State aid you must complete the FAFSA Application. You may apply on line using FAFSA on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . If you do not have internet access or have questions, you may contact our Financial Aid Department at financialaid@nossi.com

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.

We will begin the Direct Loan program in the Fall of 2010. ALL RETURNING STUDENTS will be required to complete and sign a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Interview at www.studentloans.gov

Scholarships

Nossi College of Art Merit Scholarship Award

Nossi College of Art believes that no creative artist should be left behind from pursuing their gifted talents at this fine institution. 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 the Director, 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.

All questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to the College's Compliance Director, Ira Vatandoost, at

(615) 851-1088.

Veterans Appreciation Fund

Nossi College of Art is proud to announce the formation of the Veterans Appreciation Fund. Out of respect and admiration for all former members of America’s military forces, Nossi College of Art will award $400.00 every semester to each veteran who is enrolled in the College. This money may be used by the veteran as he or she wishes.

The purpose of the Nossi Veterans Appreciation Fund is to show those Nossi College students who are also veterans that Nossi College of Art is grateful to them for their service to our country. It is the College’s way of saying “Thank You.”

This program started in the fall semester 2008. All veterans who are enrolling for the first time and who have been honorably discharged will be eligible after submitting his/her DD214. It will apply to all students who are veterans regardless of whether they are majoring in graphic design, photography or illustration and regardless of whether they are Bachelor degree students or Associate degree students.

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 awarded to students who are talented and meet or exceed the admissions requirement.

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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 that is disbursed after the midterm of each semester at the rate of $400.00 per semester. Maximum disbursement is six (6) semesters.

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.

Presidential Scholarship for Photography Students

The Presidential Scholarship is for students enrolling in Nossi College of Art's Commercial Digital Photography program. Students must enter our program directly from high school, and must have demonstrated an exceptional ability in photography. The amount of this scholarship is $2,400.00, disbursed to the recipient after the midterm at a rate of $400.00 per semester, up to six (6) semesters. Students who have been out of high school for one year or who 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 as a 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 (1) 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 (1) 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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