IGNITE at TSC
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TSC is the #1 Transfer School to Florida A&M University.
We make it easy for you to start at TSC and finish at FAMU with the IGNITE program. Enjoy a seamless transfer along with the Tallahassee college experience you’ve been looking forward to. Only 10 minutes from FAMU’s campus, TSC students live with FAMU students in off-campus housing.
While at TSC, you’ll have the support you need to stay on track, like TSC and FAMU academic advisors, academic maps for your intended FAMU major, priority advising sessions, and IGNITE guarantees your admission to FAMU when you earn an AA at TSC.*
*Limited access programs may require additional admissions and prerequisite requirements.
Program Benefits
- One-on-one advising with transfer-focused TSC advisors
- Access to TSC resources like free tutoring, mental health support, and career advising
- FAMU advising is available. Monthly schedule available on MYTSC website
- Transfer information for students who plan on applying for a limited-access program at FAMU
- Students with at least 50 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 can get free access to most FAMU activities, including campus recreation and Rattler athletic events
- If eligible to receive the IGNITE Card, IGNITE at TSC students can also purchase a Gym Membership at FAMU
Scholarships
IGNITE Scholarships
The Florida Community College (Ignite) Scholarship
Scholarship awards are limited. Awards will be made based upon the competitiveness of the current pool of candidates and until funds are exhausted. Scholarships will not be awarded to candidates who require remedial coursework or developmental education.
The Florida Community College program is a merit scholarship for recipients of an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida State or Community College.
Around 1950, the State of Florida System included twelve Black community colleges. Many of these colleges, such as Gibbs Community College (named after the founder of Florida A&M University), served as feeder colleges to Florida A&M University. In 1968, Gibbs College merged with St. Petersburg Community College, today known as St. Petersburg College.
From 1950 to 1968, these colleges provided opportunities for Florida’s citizenry to obtain a college education. Many of their graduates continued their four-year degrees on the highest of seven hills, Florida A&M University.
In keeping with Florida A&M University’s tradition of providing access, the community college scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to those seeking to earn their bachelor’s degree.
Students are eligible to receive an award for four (4) semesters. Students must maintain enrollment in the degree program under which this award was made. Students may not change majors. Students must enroll in fifteen credit hours per semester. Awards are applied toward tuition and fees. Awards are not made during the summer term.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Earned an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida state or community college
- Member of the Ignite Program for at least a year
- Have a 3.3 FAMU recalculated GPA at the time of degree conferral date
- Must meet admission application deadline (Fall – April 1 and Spring October 1)
- Validated (submission of verification documents) and completed FAFSA on file in the FAMU Office of Financial Aid before January 1.
TSC Student Ambassador Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to new and returning Tallahassee State College students. Student Ambassadors represent the college in several different capacities and help aid the support for TSC in both student recruitment and retention efforts.
Criteria:
- Minimum 2.75 high school GPA for freshman applicants
- Minimum 2.75 college GPA for sophomore applicants
- Essay explaining why you will make a strong candidate
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Must demonstrate strong communication skills in required applicant meeting and individual interview
- Work well with others and enjoy working as part of a team
- Demonstrate the potential to be a strong representative for the college
Ready to get started? Set up your scholarship account here.