{"id":50711,"date":"2024-04-16T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=50711"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:22:14","slug":"admission-scholarships-highlight-tarleton-state-floresville-isd-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/admission-scholarships-highlight-tarleton-state-floresville-isd-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission, Scholarships Highlight Tarleton State, Floresville ISD Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Beginning with the Class of 2024, Floresville Independent School District seniors in the top 50 percent of their graduating class will earn automatic admission to Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Floresville
From left, FISD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Wade, Tarleton State Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Richard Liedtke, Tarleton State Vice President of Enrollment Management Dr. Javier Garza, FISD Superintendent Dr. Jason Gilstrap, Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley, Director of Tarleton Today Dr. Matt Underwood, Tarleton State Director of Undergraduate Recruitment Kajsa Pearson<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As part of its Distinguished High School Partners program, Tarleton State also will waive application fees for students who qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floresville ISD and Tarleton State leaders cemented the agreement March 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPartnering with Floresville ISD ensures that some of the brightest students in Texas have the opportunity for a high-quality university experience,\u201d said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. \u201cThis partnership aligns with our commitment to be a first-choice institution for high school seniors in Texas.\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 State\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

\u201cThis partnership will open doors for our students to move forward in their education if they choose,\u201d said Dr. Jason Gilstrap, Floresville ISD Superintendent. \u201cWe look forward to working with Tarleton State University as we explore opportunities to meet our students\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Distinguished High School Partners and the President\u2019s Guaranteed Scholarship Program, visit https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/dhsp<\/a> and https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/guaranteedscholarship<\/a>. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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