If you have a high school senior who applied for the TN Promise Scholarship, the eligibility process is not over. Your student may consider the completion of the application as a great first step. Now, into the New Year, more requirements follow to ensure your student remains eligible for the scholarship. Help your student stay on track by completing the scholarship requirements by the noted deadlines.
Monday, November 2, 2015
All graduating high school seniors should apply for the TN Promise program by this date. There are many schools throughout Tennessee that offer TN Promise workshops to assist students and their parents in completing the application.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Students may begin earning the required eight volunteer hours for eligibility.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Students must file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application by this date. All students are encouraged to complete this form starting January 1 of the New Year, because funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Waiting to file near the deadline severely reduces the amount of funding a student receives.
Students must also attend their first partnering organization mandatory meeting by this date.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Students must attend their second partnering organization mandatory meeting by this date.
By the Spring
Students should apply to the community or technical college(s) of their choice.
Monday, August 1, 2016
FAFSA verifications are due to colleges requesting them.
Students must also complete their required eight volunteer hours by this date.
Visit the TN Promise website for more information regarding eligibility requirements.
