1. Norfolk State University TATIANA TYLER

2. I AM NSU SPRING OF 2016 I WILL HOPEFULLY OFFICALLY BE ATTENDING NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY.

3. Fact’s about NSU Name of university city and state number of students diversity of students (% African-American, white, etc.) programs/degrees offered tuition admission requirements Is the school public or private?

4. Location Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia 3 Hours and 10 mins (173 Miles) From Knightdale High school 3 Hours and 10 mins (173 Miles) From Knightdale High school

5. I Heart My HBCU Tuition & Fees - $8,850 in-state $21,540 out-of-state Tuition & Fees - $8,850 in-state $21,540 out-of-state Public University Public University Number of Students – (65% accepted) 6,021 enrolled 36% male / 64% female Number of Students – (65% accepted) 6,021 enrolled 36% male / 64% female Norfolk State is a historically black college with that being said majority of its students are African American. Norfolk State is a historically black college with that being said majority of its students are African American.

6. What academic programs is the school known for? Does the school have an honors program? What are the requirements? What are the benefits? Intellectual Vigor Meets Academic Rigor: Intellectual Vigor Meets Academic Rigor: The NSU Honors College provides an exciting living and learning community dedicated to maximizing your college experience. We offer enhanced academic classes, leadership training and special programming for students in all majors. Renewable scholarships are available while funds last. The NSU Honors College provides an exciting living and learning community dedicated to maximizing your college experience. We offer enhanced academic classes, leadership training and special programming for students in all majors. Renewable scholarships are available while funds last. Who qualifies? Incoming freshmen need a 3.0 or better GPA from high school, plus a 1450 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Parsons General Honors Track; incoming freshmen need a 3.2 or better GPA plus a 1500 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences Track. Transfers and continuing NSU students may also apply. Ask about our new Discipline-Specific Honors Programs Track, as well Who qualifies? Incoming freshmen need a 3.0 or better GPA from high school, plus a 1450 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Parsons General Honors Track; incoming freshmen need a 3.2 or better GPA plus a 1500 (Math, Verbal + Writing) SAT for our Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences Track. Transfers and continuing NSU students may also apply. Ask about our new Discipline-Specific Honors Programs Track, as well

7. Cont… Norfolk State is known for its Nursing Program Norfolk State is known for its Nursing Program

8. What assistance is available to help students that cannot afford tuition? Financial Aid is always offered but not everyone qualifies. Financial Aid is always offered but not everyone qualifies. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed annually. The FAFSA must be completed annually because crucial information such as household and income and asset may change, affecting the student's eligibility for certain types and amounts of financial aid. The FAFSA must be completed annually because crucial information such as household and income and asset may change, affecting the student's eligibility for certain types and amounts of financial aid.

9. Financial Aid / Grants Breakdown Pell GrantAwarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree and are enrolled in at least one credit hour. Recipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-resident.up to $5730 Pell GrantAwarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree and are enrolled in at least one credit hour. Recipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-resident.up to $5730 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Recipients must be Pell Grant eligible and have exceptional financial need.$100-$4000 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Recipients must be Pell Grant eligible and have exceptional financial need.$100-$4000 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) GrantRecipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate student and taking coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching. Recipients must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Up to $4000 Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) GrantRecipients must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate student and taking coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching. Recipients must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Up to $4000 Virginia Commonwealth AwardRecipients must be a Virginia resident, enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate degree-seeking program, and demonstrate financial need.Up to tuition and fees Virginia Commonwealth AwardRecipients must be a Virginia resident, enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate degree-seeking program, and demonstrate financial need.Up to tuition and fees Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) Recipients must be a Virginia resident, and graduate of a Virginia high school, classified as a dependent student, enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking undergraduate program, demonstrate financial need, and have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Renewing students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA Up to tuition and fees and a book allowance Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program (VGAP) Recipients must be a Virginia resident, and graduate of a Virginia high school, classified as a dependent student, enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking undergraduate program, demonstrate financial need, and have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. Renewing students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA Up to tuition and fees and a book allowance

10. Financial Aid Breakdown Work Study Work Study Federal Work-StudyRecipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need.The amount may not exceed the student's financial need Federal Work-StudyRecipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need.The amount may not exceed the student's financial need NSU Student Employment Program Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program.$500-$4500 NSU Student Employment Program Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program.$500-$4500

11. Financial Breakdown Loans Federal Perkins LoanRecipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree- seeking program, and have financial need. Up to $5,500 (Undergraduate) Up to $8,000 (Graduate) William D. Ford Direct Student Loan (Subsidized) Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need. $3500 (Freshmen) $4500 (Sophomore) $5500 (Juniors & Seniors) William D. Ford Direct Student Loan (Unsubsidized) Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, and have financial need. Dependent students can qualify for this additional loan if the parent/guardian is denied for a PLUS loan and verification of the denial is provided to the Financial Aid Office. $4000 (Freshmen & Sophomores) $5000 (Juniors & Seniors) $20,500 (Graduate students) PLUS LoanBorrower must be the parent of a dependent undergraduate student.Up to cost of attendance

12. Are there any scholarships offered through the university? What are the requirements? THOMAS L. OLIVER SCHOLARSHIP THOMAS L. OLIVER SCHOLARSHIP Education major pursuing a career in teaching Education major pursuing a career in teaching Must be a junior or senior Must be a junior or senior Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher Must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher Enrolled full-time Enrolled full-time Amount Varies Amount Varies Deadline: April 1, 2014 Deadline: April 1, 2014

13. Scholarships.. https://www.nsu.edu/education/sc holarship-guidelines

14. Colleges and schools School of Business School of Business School of Education School of Education School of Extended Learning School of Extended Learning College of Science, Engineering and Technology College of Science, Engineering and Technology College of Liberal Arts Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work

15. Majors https://www.nsu.edu/provost/academic-programs https://www.nsu.edu/provost/academic-programs

16. Home Sweet Home Norfolk State Has 8 Buildings that provide housing.

17. Babbette B. Smith South Hall Babbette B. Smith Hall-North, a freshmen female residence hall, was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Babbette B. Smith, a former university donor. Babbette B. Smith Hall-North features an air- conditioned lobby area where students can relax. It also has laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities. Babbette B. Smith Hall-North, a freshmen female residence hall, was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Babbette B. Smith, a former university donor. Babbette B. Smith Hall-North features an air- conditioned lobby area where students can relax. It also has laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities.

18. What is the average SAT score, average GPA for the class of 2015-2016? 2014-2015 Entering freshman 578 SAT 576 ACT 118 GPA - 75%3.5 Median%,2.8,25%2.5 Norfolk State Standard SAT M-413 CR-470 W-433 ACT - 16 GPA- Uw 2.5

19. Which AP classes and scores will the school accept? http://research.schev.edu/enrollment/b10_partc.asp

20. Home of the Spartans Behold the Green and Gold Norfolk state is known for its basketball program. Norfolk state takes their athletics seriously. Norfolk also has put a few men in the NBA & NFL. Do you think you have what its takes to be a Spartan?

21. I LOVE MY HBCU https://youtu.be/SnjprEFLN3U https://youtu.be/UrNLQekWe28