TN Reconnect Grant

TN Reconnect Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Higher Education Commission (College for TN). A last-dollar grant for eligible adults in Tennessee who wish to pursue an associate degree, covering tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other financial aid.

Tennessee Reconnect Grant - College for TN The Tennessee Promise application is now open for the Class of 2027.

Learn More Money for College Tennessee Reconnect Grant Overview Award Information Eligibility Application Related Links The TN Reconnect Grant is available to students who are classified as independent on the FAFSA OR at least 23 years of age by January 1 of the academic year of enrollment who have not previously earned an associate degree or more advanced degree and are enrolled at least part-time in an eligible program of study.

Award amount varies based on amount of remaining tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has first been applied. The scholarship is terminated after the student has attained an associate degree or certificate in an eligible program of study OR five (5) years have passed since the date of initial enrollment as a Tennessee Reconnect student.

A student may continue to receive a TN Reconnect Grant for an associate degree or sequential certificate following completion of a certificate which directly leads to the associate degree program or sequential certificate. If a student completes a certificate that does not lead directly to an associate degree or sequential certificate, the scholarship is terminated.

Be classified as an independent student OR be at least 23 years of age on or before January 1 of the academic year of initial enrollment Be a Tennessee resident as classified by the Tennessee Board of Regents File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline date each academic year of enrollment Be enrolled in a federal Title IV eligible curriculum of courses leading to a certificate or associate degree Not have previously earned an associate degree or more advanced degree Enroll in and attend at least six credit hours at an eligible institution Maintain a minimum 2.

0 cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year Participate in a college success program, as determined by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission The student must be continuously enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution in the fall and spring semesters. Submit the Tennessee Reconnect Grant application here .

The TN Reconnect application must be submitted by the end of the academic year (June 30) to which it pertains. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . For Reconnect purposes, the FAFSA must be submitted each academic year and prior to the following deadlines to be considered for an award for a specific semester.

TN Reconnect–Eligible Institutions Tennessee Reconnect Additional Information TELS (HOPE) / TN Promise / TN Reconnect – Appeals and Exceptions Would you mind telling us a little more about yourself so we can send you the most relevant content possible?

Select Your Graduation Year Select Your Student’s High School Graduation Year (click all that apply) Select the Age-Level of Students You Serve Elementary School (Grades K-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12) Elementary - Middle (K-8) College Access Professional Other School Administrator Director of Schools/Central Office Staff High School or Equivalent Some College But No Degree Are You Interested Earning a College Degree or Credential?

I don't live/work in Tennessee You are now leaving the site to apply for the: Tennessee Reconnect Grant You will be redirected to complete your FAFSA. Once you have completed your FAFSA, you have applied for the Tennessee Hope Scholarship. Click here to learn more about How to Fill Out Your FAFSA.

You are now leaving the site to apply for the: Tennessee Reconnect Grant You will be redirected to the TSAC Student Portal. Applying for a scholarship (example: the Tennessee Promise) is not complete once a student portal account has been created. Next, you must re-enter your Username and Password and answer the challenge question.

Once you have accepted the “User Agreement”, click the “Apply for Scholarships” button and then click the appropriate scholarship program to complete and submit the online application.