FAFSA is now open! 

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov. Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible. 

Austin Peay State University

Belmont University

Cumberland Universit

Fisk Universi,

Lee University

Lipscomb University

MTSU

Milligan University                                          

Tennessee State Universit

University of Memphis

UT Chattanoog

UT Knoxville 

UT Martin, 

Vanderbilt University

No application fees for the following schools:

Air Force | www.airforce.com

Army | www.goarmy.com

Coast Guard | US Coast Guard

Marine Corps l www.marines.com

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has partnered with Tennessee higher education institutions to provide college application instructional videos. These videos, created by Tennessee colleges, walk students step-by-step through each college’s application process.

Check out the site by clicking on the link below:

2025-2026 COLLEGE APPLICATION VIDEO & FEE WAIVER TOOLKIT

On this site you will find  a list of college with video and application links.

If the institution you are looking for is not listed, please visit the institution’s website for access to their college application. More schools will be added, and new videos shared during September, so please check back regularly

CollegeForTN is an on-line, one-stop college shop where students can plan, prepare, pay and apply for college (also known as a mentor site). CollegeforTN.org allows students and their parents to create an academic plan, select a post-secondary institution, research financial aid opportunities, apply online and more all in one online location.