CLARKSVILLE, TN – Austin Peay State University is continuing its commitment to an affordable college education by guaranteeing admission and the $1,000 Governors Excellence Scholarship to any high school senior graduating with a 3.0 GPA.

The APSU Board of Trustees previously approved these resources in the Fall 2023 semester as part of an ongoing effort to create opportunities for students.

“This is an excellent opportunity (to support) high school seniors by keeping college affordable,” APSU President Mike Licari said. “We offer one of the best values in Tennessee for completing a bachelor’s degree. Our tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state, and our students graduate with less debt than the national average. Considering a college graduate’s first-year salary is more than $20,000 higher than high school graduates at the same age, our entire state wins by encouraging high school students to get a degree.”

APSU also offers a tuition guarantee, titled the Govs Guarantee, which locks tuition, fees and housing costs in for a student’s first year if they sign up for Governors Orientation by May 1, 2024 (incoming freshmen) or enroll full-time by May 31, 2024 (current undergraduate students or transfer students).

Interested students can visit www.apsu.edu/apply to learn more.

While standardized test scores are not required for admission, submitting those scores along with higher GPAs could open the door for more significant scholarships. A variety of scholarships are available, and applications for 2025-26 open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. For more information, visit www.apsu.edu/scholarships.