Tennessee Promise Scholarship

Application found within the TSAC Student Portal

 Tennessee resident/U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen/students who graduate from an eligible high School, homeschool, or earn a GED/HISET (prior to 19th birthday) can receive an award at an eligible postsecondary institution toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been first applied.

Award amount varies based on amount of remaining tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been applied.

Tennessee resident/U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen/students who graduate from an eligible high School, homeschool, or earn a GED/HISET (prior to 19th birthday) can receive an award at an eligible postsecondary institution toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been first applied.  Students must attend mandatory meetings and participate in a mentoring program.  College students must attend full-time, continue to participate in the mentoring program, and perform 8 hours of community service prior to each term the award is received.  This scholarship program began in the 2015-16 academic year. 

Eligible Institutions

For a list of eligible institutions, click here.

Students will be required to complete the Tennessee Promise Scholarship application in the TSAC Student Portal by November 1 and the FAFSA by March 1 at www.fafsa.gov.

For additional information, visit the Tennessee Promise website.

Tennessee Promise Frequently Asked Questions