In the wake of a national disaster, Tri-State University is responding to the plight of Southern college and university students by opening its doors to them. All college students enrolled in Southern schools affected by Hurricane Katrina are welcome to attend fall classes at TSU. Admission cut-off will be September 16. Tuition will be waived for the fall term.
 
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people that have been affected by this disaster,” said Dr. Earl D. Brooks II, TSU president. “Even though TSU is playing a small role, we want students to know our door is open for them to attend classes so they will not have to put their education on hold.”

TSU’s Allen School of Engineering & Technology, a highly regarded private engineering school, received a request from Tulane University (LA) to assist students who have been temporarily displaced by the impact of Hurricane Katrina. In response, TSU is allowing students to enroll in arts and sciences, business, education, and engineering courses. Out of respect for the Southern schools, TSU has held off welcoming students from other colleges and universities until it became clear that many of the Southern schools would not be able to resume classes this fall.

“Even though classes began August 23, TSU has the ability to work out course schedules to accommodate the needs of these displaced students,” said Scott Goplin, vice president for enrollment management. “TSU prides itself in offering individual attention to its students, and we believe we can keep these students from falling behind.”

In addition to their tuition waiver, students and their families may be eligible for federal or other financial assistance based on need and the results of the FAFSA., which may help to offset costs with room, board and personal expenses. TSU’s student financial planning counselors will provide individual advice.

For more information on TSU and its efforts to help displaced students, contact Carol Brown at 800.347.4878.