Announcements from Counselors
Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college or tech schools in our state. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 24 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program. Applicants must complete the Tennessee Promise application by November 3rd, complete the FAFSA by May 15, attend a mandatory meeting, and complete eight hours of community service each semester to be eligible for the award
Here is how to apply:
1.Go to TSAC Student Portal.TSAC Student Portal.
2.Select the Create a Log-In button.
3.LOG-IN to your new account.
4.Select APPLY in the upper left corner.
5.Select The TN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP.
6.Complete application and SUBMIT.
TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
The Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program provides scholarship and grant assistance to Tennesseans attending eligible Tennessee postsecondary institutions. To receive the HOPE Scholarship, students must have a 3.0 GPA or 21 on the ACT. There are several scholarships funded by the lottery.
Award Information
Four-Year Institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing:
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior
Two-Year Institutions:
Up to $1,600 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore
*VisitCollege for TN for more information.
Austin Peay State University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “APAPPLY”
Belmont Universit, Sept. 15 – 19, use code “TNWEEK26”
Cumberland University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “CUAPPLY”
East TN State University Sept. 1 – 30, use code "TNFreeApp26"
Fisk Universi, Sept. 1 - 30, no code needed
Lee University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “APPLY2026”
Lipscomb University, Sept. 15 – 30, use code “THEC25”
MTS, Sept. 15 - 21, no code needed
Milligan University, Year-round, use code “BUFFALO26”
Tennessee State Universit, Sept. 15 - 19, no code needed
University of Memphis, Sept. 1 – 30, no code needed
UT Chattanoog, Sept. 15 – 19, use code “FREEAPP26"
UT Knoxvill, Sept. 17, no code needed
UT Marti n, Sept. 15 – 19, no code needed
Vanderbilt Universit, Sept. 15 – 19, no code needed
Free applications
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) Jackson State UT Southern Tennessee Tech University
Nashville State Bryan College Lane College Johnson University Chattanooga State
Johnson University Lincoln University Dyersburg State King University LeMoyne-Owens College
Rhodes College Walters State Motlow State Roane State Tusculum University
Wesleyan University Trevecca University of the South Bethel University Baptist College
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Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program focused on increasing the number of students who attend college or tech schools in our state. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state’s 13 community colleges, 24 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program. Applicants must complete the Tennessee Promise application by November 3rd, complete the FAFSA by May 15, attend a mandatory meeting, and complete eight hours of community service each semester to be eligible for the award
Here is how to apply:
1.Go to TSAC Student Portal.TSAC Student Portal.
2.Select the Create a Log-In button.
3.LOG-IN to your new account.
4.Select APPLY in the upper left corner.
5.Select The TN PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP.
6.Complete application and SUBMIT.
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TENNESSEE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
The Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program provides scholarship and grant assistance to Tennesseans attending eligible Tennessee postsecondary institutions. To receive the HOPE Scholarship, students must have a 3.0 GPA or 21 on the ACT. There are several scholarships funded by the lottery.
Award Information
Four-Year Institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing:
Up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore; then up to $2,850 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior
Two-Year Institutions:
Up to $1,600 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore
*VisitCollege for TN for more information.
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Austin Peay State University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “APAPPLY”
Belmont Universit, Sept. 15 – 19, use code “TNWEEK26”
Cumberland University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “CUAPPLY”
East TN State University Sept. 1 – 30, use code "TNFreeApp26"
Fisk Universi, Sept. 1 - 30, no code needed
Lee University, Sept. 1 – 30, use code “APPLY2026”
Lipscomb University, Sept. 15 – 30, use code “THEC25”
MTS, Sept. 15 - 21, no code needed
Milligan University, Year-round, use code “BUFFALO26”
Tennessee State Universit, Sept. 15 - 19, no code needed
University of Memphis, Sept. 1 – 30, no code needed
UT Chattanoog, Sept. 15 – 19, use code “FREEAPP26"
UT Knoxvill, Sept. 17, no code needed
UT Marti n, Sept. 15 – 19, no code needed
Vanderbilt Universit, Sept. 15 – 19, no code needed
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Free applications
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) Jackson State UT Southern Tennessee Tech University
Nashville State Bryan College Lane College Johnson University Chattanooga State
Johnson University Lincoln University Dyersburg State King University LeMoyne-Owens College
Rhodes College Walters State Motlow State Roane State Tusculum University
Wesleyan University Trevecca University of the South Bethel University Baptist College