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STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Hays Consolidated Independent School District seniors could find it easier to obtain a college education following a pact to benefit the school\u2019s top graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hays CISD Board of Trustees and Tarleton leaders have finalized a memorandum of understanding offering annual scholarships and guaranteed admission for the top 50 percent of HCISD graduates beginning with the Class of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On hand for the recent signing of the agreement between Tarleton and Hays CISD were, from left, Tarleton Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Javier Garza; Dr. Sherri Benn, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Tarleton; Hays Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright; Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley; Hays CISD Deputy Academic Officer Dr. Michael Watson and Director of Guidance, College and Career Readiness for Hays CISD, Maritza Gonzalez. The memorandum of understanding offers scholarships and guaranteed admission to top Hays graduates who enroll at Tarleton.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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 half of their class and application fees for students who demonstrate financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis collaboration aligns with our mission to provide a high-quality experience to students in our region,\u201d said Tarleton President James Hurley. \u201cHays graduates flourish when they come to Tarleton. This makes it possible for more of them to be Tarleton Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton is developing similar agreements with other school districts in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am excited about the opportunities this partnership will provide our students and families,\u201d said Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright. \u201cTarleton State is an amazing university with roots that run deep in Texas. It has a rich history and traditions that are more than 120 years in the making. We\u2019re proud to be a partner school with Tarleton and to offer additional incentives and financial benefits to our students who choose to attend the home of the Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President\u2019s Guaranteed Scholarship Program assures first-time-in-college students graduating in the top half of their high school class between $500 and $4,000 in scholarships. Students graduating from one of Tarleton\u2019s Distinguished High School Partners will receive an additional $500 or $1,000. Admitted freshmen must submit a general scholarship application to determine eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the President\u2019s Guaranteed Scholarship Program, go to www.tarleton.edu\/GuaranteedScholarship<\/strong><\/a>. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/index.html<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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