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Read full storyTuesday, January 14, 2025 | 10:53am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) along with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) announced today a new partnership with Ithaka S+R to expand educational opportunities for adult learners across the state.
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Read full storyFriday, January 10, 2025 | 08:11am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the findings of the inaugural report on Navigate Reconnect, Tennessee’s primary college coaching and advising program for adults over 25.
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Read full storyTuesday, December 03, 2024 | 12:16pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is excited to announce that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the new form, marking a significant milestone in the financial aid process for prospective college students.
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Read full storyWednesday, November 27, 2024 | 07:18am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert M. Smith to the Commission. Officially appointed by Governor Bill Lee in early November, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience in higher education, public policy, and leadership to his new role.
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Read full storyWednesday, November 20, 2024 | 11:46am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today recent findings on the success of Advise TN, a statewide initiative to increase the number of Tennessee high school students who enroll in college or technical training.
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Read full storyThursday, August 29, 2024 | 01:30pm
NASHVILLE - An impressive 117 high schools across Tennessee have been recognized this year as FAFSA Champions for the Class of 2024.
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Read full storyWednesday, August 28, 2024 | 01:10pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the latest round of Governor's Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grants to help prioritize learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.
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Read full storyTuesday, August 27, 2024 | 07:00am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Read full storyFriday, August 16, 2024 | 08:58am
NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Lee recently announced the appointment of five distinguished individuals to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).
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Read full storyTuesday, July 23, 2024 | 04:00pm
Nashville - The final FAFSA countdown is on! There are only 10 days left for students in the Class of 2024 to finish their FAFSA before the August 1 deadline to qualify for Tennessee Promise.
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Read full storyTuesday, July 09, 2024 | 04:00pm
Nashville - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is partnering with dozens of education and community partners across the state to launch a special FAFSA Frenzy campaign during July to strongly encourage and support students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - the first step to thousands of dollars in college grants and scholarships - including the Tennessee Promise before August 1.
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Read full storyTuesday, July 02, 2024 | 10:40am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced significant momentum today in increasing the state’s college-going rate, highlighted by a 2.4 percentage point increase for the class of 2023 over the class of 2022.