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    Caleb Davis, GTCC's Aspire Appalachian Advisor

Aspire Appalachian

The Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to App State after completing an eligible associate degree at partner community colleges.

 Eligible Programs include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation, and Associate in Applied Science through an institutional or state-wide articulation agreement.

 

 

Program benefits

  • Guaranteed admission to App State
  • Assigned community college advisor
  • Academic advising by App State so you can select the right courses at your community college to set you up for success
  • Access to financial aid advising and planning to assist you in maximizing your aid and minimizing your student debt
  • Early registration for premier transfer events
  • Priority consideration for the Appalachian Excellence Scholarship ($1,000)

Eligibility

  • Community college students* who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate:
    • are continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters) at their community college
    • are on track toward completion of an eligible two-year associate degree transfer program
  • Early college and other innovative high school students are eligible to participate.

* Students in the Career & College Promise transfer pathway are not eligible to apply while still enrolled in high school. Students who graduate from high school and then continue at the community college are eligible.

Steps to Apply to Aspire Appalachian

  1. Submit Intent Form
  2. Maintain Eligibility
    • You should complete an eligible associate degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher in all college coursework and be in good standing academically and disciplinarily.
  3. Apply to App State
    • Submit an App State transfer admissions application one semester before the last semester at your community college.