Tennessee Financial Aid
In this section, you'll learn more about financial aid, the FAFSA application, free college in Tennessee, and more.
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Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college in Tennessee. For more on Tennessee Promise, including where the scholarship can be used and what it covers, check out the links below.
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Tennessee Hope Scholarship
The HOPE Scholarship, which is funded from the net proceeds of the TN state lottery, provides financial assistance for eligible Tennessee students attending postsecondary institutions in the state. Learn more about the HOPE Scholarship, eligibility requirements, maintaining the scholarship, and more.
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TN Reconnect
Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar grant for adults to earn an associate degree or technical certificate, tuition-free.
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Ned McWherter Scholars Program
The Ned McWherter Scholars Program encourages academically superior Tennessee high school graduates to attend college in Tennessee. For more on eligibility requirements, check out the links below.
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Tuition Assistance for Service Members (GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, & Dependents)
The following resources go into more detail about the GI Bill, tuition assistance for service members, and benefits for dependents.
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Middle College Scholarship
The Middle College Scholarship is awarded to high school juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at an eligible postsecondary institution for the purpose of earning an associate degree by the time of high school graduation.
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Additional TN Scholarships for 2024 & Beyond
Looking for scholarships in Tennessee? Check out these additional resources.
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The Basics of Work Study Programs
Work study programs provide part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
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Understanding Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Unlike a loan, Pell Grants usually do not need to be repaid (except under certain circumstances).
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Bonus: Additional Financial Aid Resources
These "bonus" resources will take you to financial aid pages at local colleges.
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