The Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program that began in the fall of 2015. It will provide students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not covered by the Pell Grant, the HOPE scholarship, or TSAA. While removing the financial burden is key, a critical component of Tennessee Promise is the individual guidance each participant will receive from a mentor who will provide guidance and assistance as the student enters higher education. In addition, students will be required to complete 8 hours of community service per term enrolled, as well as maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA).

Three simple steps to get the Tennessee Promise Scholarship:

1. Apply  By November 1:

    *Apply for the Tennessee Promise and the local mentoring organization in your county will connect with you.

2. Complete By Spring:

    *Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

    *Application for community or technical college 

    *One MANDATORY mentoring meeting  

3. Enroll  By Fall

  *Enroll in a community or technical college

  *Complete 8 hours of community service