The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse is the organization that determines whether prospective college athletes are eligible to play sports ​at NCAA Division I or Division II institutions. If you aspire to be a student-athlete in college, you must register with the NCCA Clearinghouse and meet the stated requirements. 

In order to be cleared by the NCAA you must meet certain academic requirements: complete 16 core courses, have a minimum GPA of 2.3 (for D1) or 2.2 (for D2) in those core courses, and meet the minimums of the sliding scale in your combination of core course GPA and SAT/ACT test scores.

Explore the links below for more information:

• • NCAA Registration Checklist
  • NCAA Eligibility Center
  • Division I Academic Requirements
  • Approved Franklin High School NCAA Courses
    • Enter NCAA High School Code:  430-705
  • Division I Course Worksheet

• The Common App offers one application for over 400 colleges and universities across the country, including University of Tennessee Knoxville, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Ivy League schools, and more.
• The Common Black College Application offers one central application for all Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
• The Universal College Application offers one central application for 45 colleges, including several that are not listed on The Common App website.
• The Coalition for College is a diverse group of more than 140 distinguished colleges and universities across the United States that is committed to making college a reality for all high school students through its set of free, online college planning tools that helps them learn about, prepare for, and apply to college.

Seniors, inform the counselors of your scholarship offers on an ongoing basis all year at Scholarship Report.

The College Scorecard is a great resource for choosing colleges, helping students to broaden their college search and compare their top-choice schools. By using the College Scorecard to compare costs and outcomes with their future degrees, students are better equipped to make these critical life decisions.

Fastweb allows students to create a profile to qualify for scholarships based on their strengths, interests and skills. Students may also find colleges based on their interests and budget, or take advantage of the sites' resources to help them with tough financial aid decisions.

Going Merry matches students with college scholarships instantly and apply online with a common App for students and tools for counselors and providers.

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students may find it helpful to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Career Outlook page while researching careers.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school

FSA ID. Use this website to create a FSA ID, which is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.

Complete a free profile, then get matched to scholarships and grants you’re qualified for from colleges, universities, organizations, foundations, corporations, government and more on Scholarships.com.

• Tennessee HOPE Scholarship is Tennessee’s educational scholarship program. Graduating seniors must have either a 3.0 GPA on the state Uniform Grading Policy scale (indicated as HOPE Scholarship GPA on WCS transcripts), or a 21 or higher ACT composite. FAFSA completion is required and is also considered the scholarship application as well.
• High school graduates can become eligible for two years of free college at one of the state’s community colleges through the Tennessee Promise. Students must fulfill the requirements of the program, including community service hours.
• College for TN gives access to information on public and private 2-year and 4-year institutions, as well as the Tennessee College of Applied Technology centers. The website also offers career exploration activities and links to help guide you through the process.
• The College Pays TN site provides over 20 different state student financial aid programs, including the HOPE scholarship, Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, and the Dual Enrollment grant.
• Students following one of the Tennessee Transfer Pathway options will earn their Associate’s Degree at a Tennessee community college, while having guaranteed admission to one of Tennessee’s 4-year colleges or universities to complete their four-year degree.
• Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) has 27 locations throughout the state. They are the state’s premier providers of state-of-the-art technical training for workers to obtain the technical skills and professional training necessary for advancement in today’s competitive job market. Tuition for most programs can be paid for through the TN Promise scholarship and/or the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant.

Need a transcript? Follow the instructions below.

Please note that test scores are not included with transcripts and should be ordered through the testing agency (ACT/SAT). 

Class of 2018 through Current Seniors:

Submit your request through the Order a Transcript website. College and NCAA transcript requests only. This transcript service is free of charge.

Class of 2017 and earlier:

If you need your academic transcript sent to colleges and universities, please complete the FHS Transcript Request Form.

• Print and complete the form. Make sure to include the address of the recipient.
• Mail or drop-off your request to the FHS Counseling Department and enclose the $2.00 processing fee. You may also pay for your transcript on the SchoolCash Online and email the Transcript Request Form to Melissa Campbell.
• Please allow 3-5 business days for your request to be processed.