Northeast State History

Northeast State Community College is a community college located in Blountville, Tennessee. Northeast State offers several satellite campuses to serve the counties of Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington. Northeast State is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Northeast State’s history reflects the school’s changes to best serve the citizens of the five-county service area. Northeast State began in 1966 as Tri-Cities State Area Vocational-Technical School. The school became a center for training in technical and vocational skills. The school’s name changed in 1978 to Tri-Cities State Technical Institute. Also in 1978, the school began awarding students Associates …show more content…
Enrollment Services is comprised of three offices: Admissions, Campus Information, and Financial Aid. Each office works with students the entire duration of their time at Northeast State, though in slightly different manners. Admissions processes applications for admission, immunization records, and transcripts prior to a student’s enrollment. Admissions will handle forms such as change of address and change of major while a student is pursuing their degree. Admissions oversees applications for gradation as students prepare to finish their education. Campus Information interacts with students by hosting prospective student campus tours, orientation for incoming freshmen, and question and answer guidance for students. Financial Aid works with students the length of their stay at Northeast to apply for and award federal and state aid. Financial Aid also assists with students who gain or lose eligibility for awards to ensure proper handling of funds. Financial Aid is imperative for many of Northeast State’s students. Many students are not able to attain an education without financial