FAFSA VS TASFA: Which one do I choose?
By: Valeria Munoz Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Students who are attending higher education institutions in Texas can apply for FAFSA or TASFA. Students can only fill out one application and …
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Why Is It Important To Fill Out the FAFSA Early?
Planning and filling out your FAFSA early is crucial! Figuring out how you are going to pay for college before you start will help ease the process and allow for …
Looking Back at my Time at Texan News Service
By: Kaley Dowell Texan News Service (TNS) has taught me so much since coming onto staff in January of 2020. I have learned how to push through difficult circumstances, take …
Freshman Guide to Living on Campus
Living on Tarleton’s campus will allow you to get involved on campus, stay engaged with student life, and grow closer to your fellow classmates! My name is Emily Kahler and …
What I Wish I’d Known- Taylor Kaluza
By: Taylor Kaluza Multimedia Specialist About a year ago, I was in the same shoes that you are, I had just graduated high school and was moving off to college. …
Alumni Series: Savion Washington
If you have ever been in Stephenville, Texas during homecoming week you probably have had a glimpse of just how special the Alumnus of Tarleton are. Their pride runs deep, …
What to Expect from a Campus Tour
One of the most important steps to consider when choosing a college or university is to sign up for a campus tour. Experiencing the campus in person is a great …
Tips for an Awesome Resume
Having an awesome, easy-to-read resume is your one-way ticket to a job interview. Your resume allows you to present your qualifications efficiently, focusing on skills, responsibilities, accomplishments, and leadership. Your …
Did you say discount?
Tarleton Student Discounts It pays to be a Tarleton student! How? Well, our Stephenville community offers a number of discounts to Tarleton students! All you have to do is show …
20 Essentials For Your Residence Hall
As a first time college student moving into a residence hall, you may be wondering what all you should bring on move-in day. To help better prepare you, we’ve created …
5 Tips for a Smooth Transfer from an Admission Counselor
So, you’re interested in Tarleton? I’m sure you are super excited to join us but may have a variety of questions as well. As a former transfer student to Tarleton …
My Tarleton Experience-Tyler Schuster
I was told that when I visited the college that was right for me, I would know. I kept thinking they were insane, but my mother insisted that I visit …
A Summer Checklist for Incoming Freshmen
There is nothing better than sweet summer time, and if you’re reading this you are probably about to go to college in the fall! How exciting! Between snow cones, lake …
Top 5 Microwaveable Meals
While Tarleton has some awesome dining options on campus (including the infamous Chick-Fil-A), you aren’t always going to want to leave your room to get food. That’s why we found …
8 Facts Every High School Counselor Needs to Know About Tarleton
As a former public school teacher, I have seen just how much effort counselors put into educating their students about college. My name is Brianna McDowell and I am a …
How to Prepare your Student for College
A blog for parents. Does it feel like you blinked and now your child is 18 and about to move away to pursue their college dreams? Even though your student …
Best Spots for Photos on Campus!
Tarleton State University is a campus you will fall in love with as soon as you step foot on campus. For me, the first thing I fell in love with …
First Division I Homecoming
Can you see yourself here celebrating Tarleton Homecoming in the fall? Homecoming is one of the most special weeks at Tarleton State University. Students and Alumni are able to come …
Senior Year Survival Guide
Senior year of high school is an exciting time. Graduation is right around the corner, summer vacation, and starting college. Before all the excitement can begin, there is some business …
Junior Year Survival Guide
Junior year of high school is an exciting time in a student’s life and when the thought of applying and attending college begins to feel real. You will have the opportunity …