Class of 2025 - Apply for the FAFSA! studentaid.gov
2025 TN Promise Requirement Overview:
By November 1, 2024:
Complete the 2025 TN Promise application at TNPromise.gov to become eligible for the scholarship.
Fall 2024/Winter 2025:
Apply for the UT Promise scholarship if interested in attending a UT System institution (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Southern, Martin, Memphis) next fall. Deadline to apply is December 16, 2024!
Attend assigned in-person Mandatory TN Promise Meeting with volunteer mentors in your county between December 2024 and early February 2025.
Students are assigned a meeting date, time and location based on the high school they attend. We are in the process of confirming these meetings now and will send more information in the coming weeks!
By March 15, 2025:
Complete the Mandatory TN Promise Meeting requirement (mentioned above).
Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov by APRIL 15.
By April 1, 2025:
Complete and submit 8 hours of community service to tnAchieves.org for the summer 2025 term.
This deadline is optional as students are not required to enroll until fall 2025. However, any student who wishes to begin with TN Promise funding prior to fall 2025 must meet this community service deadline.
By July 1, 2025:
Complete and submit 8 hours of community service to tnAchieves.org for the fall 2025 term.
You can find more information regarding the TN Promise community service requirement by viewing the link below. Please note, students cannot begin completing hours until after the November 1, 2024 application deadline.
Fall 2025:
Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours or full-time program) at a TN Promise eligible institution.