Post-Secondary Resources
Memphis Rise Academy is dedicated to ensuring our students’ success after high school and is committed to providing resources for college, vocational and technical schools, and job readiness opportunities.
Schedule an Appointment with the Counselor
Do you have a question? Need help on an application? Are you wondering about financial aid or scholarships? We’ve got you covered! Click here to schedule an appointment with Ms. Villani or email her at avillani@memphisrise.org.
College & Career Exploration
- NACAC College Fairs – Meet with counselors from different colleges around the country and learn what it’s like to be a student at one of these schools.
- Virtual College Tours
- BigFuture College Search – Find admissions information and financial aid statistics for each college.
- College Greenlight – Determine whether or not you are a good “fit” for a particular institution.
- College for TN: Career Assessment and Lifestyle Calculator
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Log into Naviance and click “Careers” to explore career pathways.
College for TN NEXT Guides
Middle & High School Summer and Exploratory Opportunities
- Naviance > Colleges > Enrichment Opportunities
- Pre-College Summer Programs
- Fly-In & Diversity Programs (free college visits)
- Graduating Seniors: Summer Bridge Programs
Scholarships
- Scholarships by Month 2023-2024
- College Greenlight – Scholarship opportunities and college access resources for first-generation and underrepresented populations.
- Going Merry
- Colleges that Meet 100% of Demonstrated Financial Need
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships
- 2023-2024 Tennessee Financial Aid (English & Espanol)
- Types of Federal Aid
- Types of Federal Aid (Español)
- QuestBridge National College Match, Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship (email Ms. Villani or Ms. Harris for additional scholarship opportunities.)
HBCU Resources
DACA/Undocumented
Resources
- Colleges in TN – Interactive Map
- MALDEF Scholarship Guide
Middle School
- The Cooke Young Scholars Program – due March 2023
High School
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- Citizenship, College Admissions and Financial Aid (English & Espanol)
- Immigrant Rising Scholarship Guide
- Golden Door Scholars – Application Closed for Class of 2023
- QuestBridge National College Match – Application Closed for Class of 2023
- QuestBridge College Prep Program for Juniors – due March 2023
- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship – Application Closed for Class of 2023
- TheDream.US Scholarship – Application Open 11/1/22-3/1/23
- Equal Chance for Education Scholarship – Application Open 11/1/22-3/1/23
Important Links
Additional Student Resources
- Naviance
- TN Promise Scholarship
- Big Future College Search
- College and Career Planning Resources from College for TN
- Volunteer Opportunities in Memphis
- FAFSA
- College Knowledge Key Terms
Additional Family Resources
- Additional College Board Resources for Parents/Guardians
- Additional College Board Resources for Parents/Guardians in Espanol
- Tennessee Colegios Abiertos a Estudiantes Con y Sin DACA
- Tennessee Colleges Open to Students With or Without DACA
Check out the Post-Secondary YouTube Channel Video Archive!
Standardized Testing Dates
Federal Financial Aid: FAFSA (opens 10/1)
Documentation needed in order to successfully file the 2023-2024 FAFSA:
- Student and parent/legal guardian FSA IDs
- 2021 Federal Tax Return or other income documentation
- Social Security number(s) – A parent does not need to have a SSN for a student to file the FAFSA.
- Driver’s license (if any)
- 2021 tax information for student and parent/legal guardian(s)
- Most parents/legal guardians/students can import their 2021 tax information using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool via FAFSA.
- 2021 untaxed income records, such as child support received and veterans non-education benefits
- Current information on checking and savings account balances; stock, bond, and other investments; and business and farm assets
- Alien registration card (if student is not a U.S. citizen)
Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid: FAFSA (opens 10/1)
Documentation needed in order to successfully file the 2022-2023 FAFSA:
- Student and parent/legal guardian FSA IDs
- 2020 Federal Tax Return or other income documentation
- Social Security number(s)
- Driver’s license (if any)
- 2020 tax information for student and parent/legal guardian(s)
- Most parents/legal guardians/students can import their 2020 tax information using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool via FAFSA.
- 2020 untaxed income records, such as child support received and veterans non-education benefits
- Current information on checking and savings account balances; stock, bond, and other investments; and business and farm assets
- Alien registration card (if student is not a U.S. citizen)
State Financial Aid
Institutional Financial Aid
“We are committed to building students’ confidence around an individualized post-secondary path, working with students and families to develop and pursue ambitious goals, and fostering students’ independence around future planning.”
—Ms. Villani, Director of Post-Secondary Readiness
Questions? Concerns? Want to get involved?