FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 14, 2020
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Starting with the Class of 2021, Frisco Independent School District seniors in the top 25 percent of their graduating classes will earn automatic admission to Tarleton State University.
The benefit is part of an agreement finalized May12 between FISD and Tarleton to ensure higher educational opportunities for especially accomplished students in the district.
As part of the agreement, called 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.
“We’re very excited to partner with Frisco 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. “They are destined to be our leaders, and we have a social and economic responsibility to invest in their well-being.
“This partnership aligns with our commitment to become a first-choice institution for regional high school seniors.”
Tarleton is developing similar agreements with other school districts in the region.
“This partnership is part of a larger effort to increase access and options for our students following graduation,” said Dr. Stephanie Cook, managing director of guidance and counseling for the Frisco ISD. “Tarleton may be especially attractive to students interested in engineering or veterinary medicine, among other fields.”
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.
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 13,000 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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