General Information

Nashville State is proud to offer special assistance to students who speak English as their second language. Courses designed to teach English to immigrants and internationals and special ESL adapted sections of college prep courses are offered, as well as other assistance.

ALL students wishing to take classes at Nashville State who do not have English as their first/home language must take the Michigan Plus Test for language placement. If there are questions about a student's first language, please contact the advisor and testing specialist at 615-353-3380.

Students are placed in ESL courses and sections based on both their Michigan Plus English Proficiency test scores. Early registration is important. Classes are kept small so that each student can be given individual assistance. Classes fill up quickly. Students should register for classes as soon as possible since space is limited in the ESL courses.

New ESL Student to Do List:

1. Completing an application to the school is the first step. Fill out an application in the admissions office, apply online or print out an application.

What do I need to bring when I turn in my application?
If you're a permanent resident, bring your "Green Card" (Permanent Residency Card)
If you're here on an I-94, tourist visa, etc...bring that information.
If you're here as an "au pair", you'll need to bring a letter from your houseparent stating that you're working for them and turn into admissions.

2. Placement testing is the second step. Sign up for the Michigan Test by going to room D-11, calling 353-3380, or on-line at Michigan Test Dates. The Michigan test takes approximately 2 hours, is free and is given in K-163. If you declared a major, you'll need to take the Math Compass Test in the testing center (K-158). No appointment is necessary for the math test. If you declared a major, but have a Bachelor's degree from this country or your country, you will need to bring proof of your Bachelor's degree to have the math test waived.

3. Apply for Financial Aid is the third step. Financial Aid is available only to students who are refugees, citizens or have asylum and have a high school diploma/GED from here or from their home country. Go to W-52 for the forms or go online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . Apply EARLY...it takes several months to find out if you qualify.

Please note: If you are a male, over the age of 26 and haven't registered for the selective service, you'll need to complete the paperwork to receive a "status information" letter. Go to D-1 for the paperwork or go online at www.sss.gov/FSmen.htm.

4. Registration is the fourth step. Registration is the process of selecting your classes and getting enrolled. Go to D-11 or see on e of the ESL instructors located in the K-building, offices K-120, K-127 and K-128.

5. Payment is the fifth step. You can do this in the business office. If you drive a car to school, buy a parking sticker at this time. The cost is $10.

6. Buying your books in the sixth step. Take your schedule to the bookstore and the clerks will tell you which books you need.

7. Going to class is the seventh step.

Faculty Bio's
Michigan Plus Test
Available Classes
ESL Resources
Students on Student Visas (F-1 Status)
International Student Association

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