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State Assistance

The State of Tennessee offers numerous grants to students who have been residents at least one year prior to attending college. The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) administers these aid programs. Find complete information on these funds at www.state.tn.us/tsac.

Non-Tennessee residents should contact their own state education agencies to learn if their state grants or scholarships are available at out-of-state colleges.

The Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program (TELS)
The Tennessee Hope Scholarship is the foundation scholarship in this program. It provides $4,000 per year to eligible Tennessee residents. Though eligibility is based on academic performance, not need, it is necessary to submit a FAFSA.

Other awards in this program give additional assistance to special groups of students such as superior academic achievers, high-need students, foster children, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns, and non-traditional students.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)
This grant is available to students who demonstrate a high level of need. Early filing of the FAFSA is critical to qualifying for it. The value of the TSAA can reach several thousand dollars.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
This scholarship is awarded to students chosen randomly from a pool of high school students who have at least a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA with a minimum ACT score of 24. Applications are available online at www.state.tn.us/tsac; the deadline for submission is March 1.

Ned McWherter Scholars Program
This award was created to encourage Tennessee's academically-talented students to attend college in-state. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, state residency for recipients and their parents, a 3.5 GPA or higher, an ACT score of 29 or SAT score of 1280, and full-time enrollment in college. The scholarship amount is $6,000 per year. Applications are available online at www.state.tn.us/tsac; the deadline for submission is February 15.

Dependent Children Scholarship Program
This fund provides assistance to dependent children of Tennessee law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service technicians who have been killed or disabled while performing their duties. Applications are available online at www.state.tn.us/tsac; the deadline for submission is July 15.