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TCAT Reconnect Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (Administered by). A last-dollar grant that helps adult students pay towards a diploma or certificate at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). It covers tuition and fees not covered by Pell Grant, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, or state student assistance funds.
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TNReconnect | Tennessee Reconnect TCAT Grant The Reconnect Grant can help you pay toward a diploma or certificate at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCATs). TCATs are located throughout the state of Tennessee, and they provide a wide range of technical and occupational training programs that connect students with high-quality careers.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen Qualify as an independent student on the FAFSA Not be in default on student loan Must submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions Enroll full-time at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology Be in pursuit of a certificate or diploma Maintain continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress through program completion *Currently incarcerated individuals (if eligible) may work with Re-Entry Navigators to prepare for attendance upon release.
Students who wish to use the Reconnect Grant to attend a TCAT must submit the FAFSA by June 30 for summer trimester, November 1 for fall trimester, and March 1 for spring trimester. You do not fill out a separate application for the Reconnect Grant if you want to attend a TCAT. Rather, you will need to simply apply to the TCAT you want to attend.
The process for applying for the grant is handled by the TCAT you want to attend. For this, and any other aid you need, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This ensures that you will receive all the federal aid you will qualify for.
The Reconnect Grant is a last-dollar grant, so it funds the remaining tuition after any other federal and state financial aid have been awarded. The result for qualifying students is the same: Tuition-free education at TCAT. * *Students are still financially responsible for books and supplies.
NOTE: If you want to use the Reconnect Grant to pursue a two-year associate degree by attending a community college or eligible four-year institution, the application process is different. Please visit “ Reconnect for an Associate Degree ” for more information. If you want to use the Reconnect Grant to attend a TCAT institution in Tennessee: Contact a TCAT near you and apply for admission: https://www.
tbr. edu/tcat/institutions Opens in a new window or tab. Complete your FAFSA to apply for financial aid: https://studentaid.
gov Opens in a new window or tab. Check on the status of your Reconnect Grant with the TCAT's Financial Aid Office.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tennessee resident, U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, independent student status on FAFSA, enrolled full-time at a TCAT pursuing a certificate or diploma. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
TCAT Reconnect Grant is funded by Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (Administered by). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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