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What is the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
What is the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
November 1
What are the three state programs that include eligibility requirements such as GPA and community service activities?
What are the three state programs that include eligibility requirements such as GPA and community service activities?
TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and HOPE
Can students switch from Motlow to TCAT and then switch again after that?
Can students switch from Motlow to TCAT and then switch again after that?
No
How many virtual hours can students complete for community service?
How many virtual hours can students complete for community service?
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What is the total number of hours students must complete for community service?
What is the total number of hours students must complete for community service?
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What determines the award amount for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
What determines the award amount for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
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What are the citizenship requirements for eligibility for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
What are the citizenship requirements for eligibility for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
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What is the deadline for students to complete the FAFSA for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
What is the deadline for students to complete the FAFSA for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
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What is an alternative to completing high school to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
What is an alternative to completing high school to be eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship?
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What is a requirement for Tennessee Promise students to receive the award each semester?
What is a requirement for Tennessee Promise students to receive the award each semester?
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What is the deadline for high school students to complete the Tennessee Promise application in the TSAC Student Portal?
What is the deadline for high school students to complete the Tennessee Promise application in the TSAC Student Portal?
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What is the new flexibility offered to Tennessee Promise students starting summer 2024?
What is the new flexibility offered to Tennessee Promise students starting summer 2024?
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What is a requirement for students to receive payment for a summer term, in addition to enrolling part-time?
What is a requirement for students to receive payment for a summer term, in addition to enrolling part-time?
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What does not count towards one of the five semesters of eligibility for Tennessee Promise students?
What does not count towards one of the five semesters of eligibility for Tennessee Promise students?
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Study Notes
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
- A last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and fees not covered by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, or Tennessee Student Assistance Award.
Application Process
- High school students must apply by November 1 for the fall term and complete the FAFSA by March 1.
- Applications must be submitted through the TSAC Student Portal.
- Only one application is required.
Community Service
- Requirements: 8 hours of community service per semester.
- Deadlines:
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 1
- Fall: July 1
- Virtual hours can be completed: https://tnachieves.org/community-service/webinars/
Eligibility
- Must be a Tennessee resident.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Must graduate from a Tennessee high school or home school, or earn a GED or HiSET prior to the 19th birthday.
- Must attend a mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting.
- Must complete 8 hours of community service per semester.
Award Information
- Award amount varies based on remaining tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been applied.
Changes for 2024
- Starting summer 2024, Tennessee Promise students can enroll part-time for a summer term and receive a payment.
- Part-time summer enrollment will not count toward one of the five semesters of eligibility.
- Students must still submit 8 hours of community service for the April 15th summer deadline to receive payment.
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This quiz covers the details of the Tennessee Promise scholarship, a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and fees not covered by other grants. Learn about the application deadline, process, and requirements.
