Nashville – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today appointed Dr. Steven Gentile as the agency’s new executive director.

Nashville – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) proudly joins the nation in paying tribute to all those who have served in our armed forces this Veterans Day. On this special occasion, THEC reaffirms its commitment to supporting veterans as they pursue their educational goals.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today a record-breaking number of students applied for Tennessee Promise program in the most recent application cycle that closed on November 1, 2023.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the latest student enrollment data for the fall 2023 semester, indicating that 214,476 students across the state enrolled at community colleges and public universities for fall 2023. This represents an increase of 4,528 students, which is a 2.2% increase compared with fall 2022.

NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is thrilled to announce the release of the college-going rate for the Class of 2022. The data for the Class of 2022 showcases a one and a half percentage point increase over the class of 2021, for a statewide college-going rate of 54.3%. This represents the largest statewide increase since the implementation of Tennessee Promise in 2015.

NASHVILLE – April 7, 2023 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) released data today showing an increase in FAFSA-filing rates among Tennessee Promise applicants over last year. Tennessee is currently the number one state for FAFSA completion in the nation.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is designating March 20-31, 2023 as the “Countdown to College, Last Call for Fall,” in a push to encourage students to apply to college, persist in their college coursework and obtain a degree.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is designating February 20-24, 2023 as “Finish the FAFSA Week,” and is encouraging all high school seniors and their families to complete the FAFSA before March 1 to remain eligible for up to two years of tuition-free college with the Tennessee Promise.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) voted yesterday to appoint Dr. Robert M. Smith as the agency’s interim executive director after a special called meeting.

Nashville - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently launched a state-level vision and initiative to create a momentum-building year with key goals to increase the college-going rate and better align education to meet the state’s growing workforce needs.

NASHVILLE - The 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) officially opened on Friday, October 1, 2022, for students who plan to attend college. Students who complete the FAFSA are more likely to enroll in higher education, persist in their college coursework and obtain a degree.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced the launch of a momentum-building year to renew and articulate the value of education in Tennessee and to increase enrollment in education and training beyond high school.

NASHVILLE – May 23 – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the inaugural state college-going status report, College Going and the Class of 2021 . The report examines the annual college-going rate and explores student aspirations and plans for after high school graduation. The new college-going rate, the portion of Tennessee public high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary education immediately after high school, is 52.8 percent.

COOKEVILLE – May 19 – For the first time in its history, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has voted to ensure no tuition increases at the state’s public institutions for the upcoming academic school year. The vote reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to student affordability.

NASHVILLE — The 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) officially opened on Friday, October 1, 2021 for new and returning students who plan to attend college. Research shows that students who complete the FAFSA are far more likely to enroll in higher education. Students across Tennessee can receive help in completing the FAFSA through the Tennessee FAFSA Frenzy initiative, a partnership between the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), school districts, and college access organizations across Tennessee.