T3
What does T3 stand for?
Tarrant To and Through
Where is advising located on campus?
TRTR 1408A
(Will also allow basement of TRTR)
What is the Transfer Center?
The Transfer Center is a department that helps students transfer from TCC to another institution! Typically transferring to a 4 year university/college.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Where are Counseling Services located on campus?
TRTR 1408A
TRTR Basement across from Testing
What is the role of a Persistence Coach?
To support and empower T3 scholars by providing academic, social and financial resources.
Do Career Advisor only help first year students?
No.
They help with returning students, transfer students, and first time in college students.
What are transfer fairs?
An event where multiple university reps set up a table with information about their institution! An event that allows students to ask questions about a university without having to step foot on their campus.
What does TAFSA stand for?
Texas Application for State Financial Aid
True or False; Students can only visit when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
False. You can receive help for anything!
Is there a persistence coach at each TCC campus?
Yes!
True or False: Career Advisors are assigned to you based on your career pathway.
True!
True or False: You should wait until your last semester at TCC to visit the Transfer Center.
False. You can start as soon as you start classes!
What is a grant?
Awarded based on financial need
What is counseling services?
A counselor will provide confidential assistance if you're experiencing personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, or other issues.
How many times in a semester do you meet with your Persistence Coach?
Twice a semester
What can a career advisor help you with?
Discuss you educational and career goals
Guidance on transferring to 4-year universities
Connect you with resources
Degree planning and course selection
True or False: You can only apply to colleges in the state of Texas.
False. Apply everywhere! :)
Where is the Financial Aid Office located?
TRTR 1032A
or TRTR Basement
Can a counselor talk with a student about any topic?
Any personal concerns or other issues.
What are the eligibility requirements to remain a T3 scholar?
2.0 cumulative GPA
Submit FAFSA/TAFSA
9 credit hours per semester
How many career pathways does TCC have?
5 total; Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Human & Public Services, STEM, and Health Sciences
Can the transfer center give you application fee waivers?
No, the university representative can only give you the application fee waiver.
Name two types of offers you will see on a Financial Aid award letter.
Grants, scholarships, or loans.
How many free, short term sessions can you have in a semester?
4-6 short term sessions