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.
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.
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.
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is comprised of six specialized bureaus. Together, they work to ensure that Tennessee’s high education enterprise meets the needs of students, families, and education partners. Learn more
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) maintains student transcripts and certificates from non-exempt, authorized postsecondary institutions that have closed. Learn more
There are two programs available to facilitate postsecondary educational opportunities for State employees and their dependents, as well as dependents of public school teachers. Learn more
Tennessee is home to seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCUs are a federally designated group of higher education institutions, founded before 1965. Learn more
THEC produces an annual college-going report that explores postsecondary enrollment trends of recent high-school graduates and includes demographics, county statistics, and factors influencing college going in Tennessee. Learn more
THEC's Higher Education Fact Book addresses topics of access, efficiency, productivity, and quality in public higher education by providing current year and longitudinal statistics about higher education in Tennessee. Learn more
The Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant (RHCPE) is designed to develop strong, defined health care career pathway programs to enhance the health care workforce in Tennessee’s rural communities.
The RHCPE program facilitates the creation or expansion of health care pathways in rural Tennessee through a $50 million competitive grant process. These funds are available to local collaboratives through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC).