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Scholarships
Scholarships
Paying for College can be done through scholarships, grants, loans, or personal funds.
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The state of Tennessee has two options that help get students money towards college as long as they meet the requirements. The TN Promise and the TN Hope Scholarship.
What is the TN Promise?
What is the TN Promise?
The TN Promise is last dollar scholarship and mentor program that allows students to attend a 2-year program free of charge in the state of Tennessee. To qualify for TN Promise, you must apply starting August 1st of your senior year. The deadline to complete the application is November 1st @11:59p. There is no academic requirement just need to apply, complete the FAFSA, attend mandatory meetings, and complete 8 hours of community service.
What is the TN HOPE?
What is the TN HOPE?
The TN HOPE scholarship is another scholarship through the state lottery that is awarded to freshmen who are enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution within sixteen (16) months after graduating from an eligible high school in Tennessee. To qualify for TN HOPE you must have a 3.0 GPA or a 21 on the ACT.
UT Promise
UT Promise
The UT Promise is similar to the TN Promise. However, this only applies to those attending any of the UT systems schools. The UT Promise guarantees free tuition and mandatory fees for TN residents after all other financial aid is applied and who qualify for HOPE and whose adjusted gross income is under $75,000 a year and whose total maximum asset amount is less than $75,000. UT Promise also guarantees a minimum $500 award per semester for qualifying students.
School-Specific Financial Aid and Scholarships
School-Specific Financial Aid and Scholarships
Affording a college education may be easier. The largest scholarships come directly from the colleges/universities themselves. Every school offers scholarships specifically for their students. This should be one of the first places to look for scholarship opportunities. You may also contact the financial aid offices at the colleges you are interested in attending and ask for scholarship information, application processes, and deadlines.
Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarship Search Engines
Student Scholarships database is considered the largest and most comprehensive source for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use.
Scholarships.com offers a simple and accessible approach to finding and applying for scholarships for students of all ages.
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization.
Appily is the nation’s largest, multi-billion-dollar scholarship database
Value College Scholarships is a guide to scholarship options you might have missed.
The Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships is the nation’s largest scholarship organization dedicated to meeting the financial needs of LGBTQ students
Ron Brown Scholar Program is committed to improving the lives of intellectually gifted, community, and public service-minded African Americans by accelerating their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities.
Big Future College Board Scholarship There are no essays, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements. It’s easy to enter scholarship drawings each month. Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered to win $500 and $40,000! Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have extra chances at scholarships because they are eligible for two entries in each drawing.
Equal Chance for Education Scholarship If you are a student in Tennessee, you may qualify for an ECE Scholarship of up to $25,000. Please check out the website to determine your eligibility.
SuperCollege goal is to give you the knowledge and skills you need to make your dream of higher education possible by providing a database for scholarships..
Scholarship Guidance helps students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year.
ScholarSite has detailed and up-to-date information on approximately 600,000 financial aid opportunities, that may help you find funding for your education.
FAFSA
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) is a form that college and career schools use to determine how much financial aid you are eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. Any student regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs must apply.
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