Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue, Suite F – 307
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5541
fax: (901) 333-5750
www.southwest.tn.edu\tecta
May 1, 2019
Dear TECTA Scholarship Recipient,
I hope you are having a good semester! It is time to register for classes and submit scholarship applications for
the fall 2019 semester. I am excited to say that we have a large amount of tuition funds available to help you
achieve your goals!
This semester, TECTA can provide tuition assistance for two courses per semester toward the CDA Credential
technical certificate, and associate degrees. We can also connect you with TN Reconnect if you are interested in
receiving funding for your full tuition. The priority deadline for summer funding is August 1, 2019.
A few things to remember:
Funds are available on a first come – first serve basis. Please register and pay your fees early to ensure
funds are available.
Your must submit all of the items listed on the enclosed checklist for your application to be considered.
You must register and pay your portion of the fees before TECTA funds can be attributed (funds are not
guaranteed until you pay your portion and funds are placed on your account).
In order for TECTA to have time to award a scholarship for a course at Southwest, your fees are due by
o by 3:00 on August 12th for early registration
o by 3:00 on the day of registration during regular registration if funds are still available
Students cannot receive a refund from Federal Financial Aid or TN Reconnect and TECTA.
We strongly recommend that all students working toward degrees apply for federal financial aid, TN
Reconnect (100% funding for associate degrees), or other scholarships. I am happy to talk with you
about any of these options. You can apply for federal financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov. You can
apply for TN Reconnect at http://www.tnreconnect.gov/. You can obtain more information about
financial aid and other scholarships available at Southwest online at
www.southwest.tn.edu/
financial_aid.
We know many of you have worked hard over the past few years and are very close to completing your
degrees. We thank you for letting TECTA be a part of your educational journey! Please let us know as you
achieve your goals.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 333-5534. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth O. Wilson, MS
TECTA – Southwest Director
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5600 www.southwest.tn.edu