Tennessee State Aid

Tennessee Student Assistance Award—Nonrepayable grant for up to $4,644
Who Is Eligible? Families with an EFC<$2,100
How to Apply: Filing a FAFSA by March 1.

EdScholar-$28,000 over 4 years

Who is Eligible? Min. 3.25 GPA and 23 ACT, demonstrated community service/leadership

How to Apply: FAFSA, EdScholar application; essay

TN Hope Scholarship* - $4,000 per year
Who is Eligible? Graduate from TN high school, minimum 21 ACT or minimum 3.0 overall high school GPA, and minimum 3.0 college core GPA
How to Apply: Filing a FAFSA is required.

TN Aspire Scholarship* - $1,500 per year
Who is Eligible? TN Hope eligibility; <$36,000 AGI
How to Apply: Filing a FAFSA is required.

TN Access Grant - $2,750 per year
Who is Eligible? Graduate from TN high school, minimum 18 ACT, <$36,000 AGI
How to Apply: Filing a FAFSA is required.

TN General Assembly Grant* -$5,000 per year (including Hope Scholarship)
Who is Eligible? TN Hope eligible, minimum 29 ACT and 3.75 high school GPA
How to Apply: Filing a FAFSA is required.

*Maximum award is $5,500; Awards will be made based on the availability of funds; these scholarships are funded by the Tennessee Lottery. As with all other financial aid, student have the right to accept or decline these awards.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

www.fafsa.ed.gov

To receive any type of financial aid, students must have a completed admission file and financial aid file.