Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC)

560 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN

About
Dyersburg State Community College, located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, was founded in 1969 and currently offers courses through its main campus or two education centers in Covington and Trenton. The school serves seven counties in West Tennessee and provides post secondary education opportunities to assist in development of the region. The school  is dedicated to providing quality service to ensure that the needs of current and future students are met.

Academics
DSCC is a comprehensive community college that allows students to pursue transfer or career training opportunities. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an education in a high demand field or industry that allow students to pursue a long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Dyersburg State Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student who is interested to enroll through the completion of the application and payment of fees. Students should also provide transcripts and test scores, and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages new students to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).