FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University and the Arlington Independent School District have agreed to a partnership designed to lend a hand to AISD seniors who want to get a college education.
Arlington and Tarleton leaders finalized an arrangement offering guaranteed admission and annual scholarships for the top 25 percent of the district’s high school graduates beginning with the 2021-22 academic year.
As part of the Distinguished High School Partnership, Tarleton also will waive ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) requirements for students in the top quarter of their class and application fees for students who qualify.
Tarleton is developing similar agreements with other school districts in the region.
“We are excited to partner with Tarleton State on this opportunity for our seniors,” said AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos. “One of our major goals is to prepare our students for college. This partnership lets our students know if they work hard in the Arlington ISD, they have a chance to go to an outstanding college and receive a scholarship, too. That’s a huge incentive for them and a great reward for hard work.”
The Guaranteed Award Program (GAP) assures first-time-in-college students graduating in the top quarter of their high school class between $1,000 and $4,000 in scholarships. Students graduating from one of Tarleton’s Distinguished High School Partners will receive an additional $500 or $1,000. Admitted freshmen must submit a general scholarship application to determine eligibility.
“We’re very excited to partner with Arlington ISD to ensure that some of the best and brightest students in Texas have the opportunity for a high-quality university experience,” said Tarleton President James L. Hurley. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to become a first-choice institution for regional high school seniors. They are destined to be our leaders, and we have a social and economic responsibility to invest in their well-being.”
For more information on GAP, go to www.tarletonstate.us/gap. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/index.html.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven education marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. It offers degree programs to more than 14,000 students at Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, RELLIS Academic Alliance in Bryan, and online, emphasizing real-world learning experiences that address societal needs while maintaining its core values of tradition, integrity, civility, excellence, leadership and service.
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