Welcome to MTSU!

The transition into college can be a challenging one for all students.  For students coming from a foster care situation or for those who have been living as independent minors it can be especially difficult simply because it is hard to know where to begin the journey or know who to turn to or trust.  That is why Middle Tennessee State University, in conjunction with the Department of Children’s Services, and the Tennessee Youth Advisory Council, created the Next Step Program.  The program was created to provide additional support for our students coming from those difficult situations.

The keystone of our program is our group of student mentors.  They are Next Step Program participants just like you who came from situations just like yours.  Participants of our program come back semester after semester to offer peer support and encouragement to our newest members.  Simply put, the Next Step Program brings students together to help one another. 

There is no pressure to be involved in the Next Step Program and your level of participation is entirely up to you.  We have administrators on campus in Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, Academic Advising, and the Student Support Services who would love to meet you and who are willing to help you in any way they can. 

We are glad to have you as a part of the MTSU family and look forward to meeting you!  We welcome you to visit the mentor page to meet some of our current mentors and to check us out on Facebook:  MTSU’s Next Step Program.

Sincerely,

Becca Seul
Next Step Program Coordinator