What is Tennessee Reconnect program?

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Tennessee Reconnect is an initiative to help more adults return to higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

What is the Tennessee Reconnect grant?

The Tennessee Reconnect Grant is a last-dollar grant that pays the remaining balance of tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied.

Does TN reconnect pay for bachelor’s degree?

This grant pays the remaining balance after other state financial aid and Pell Grants have been applied towards tuition and mandatory fees at the community college. At a four-year institution, the Tennessee Reconnect Grant will not be last-dollar, meaning it will not cover all tuition and fees.

Who qualifies Tennessee reconnect?

To be eligible for the Tennessee Reconnect grant, an applicant must:

Be a Tennessee resident.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Qualify as an independent student on the FAFSA.
Not be incarcerated*
Not have previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Not be in default on student loan.

How long can you use TN reconnect?

two years
With TN Reconnect, eligible adults who do not have an associate degree or higher can attend a community or technical college for up to two years tuition-free.

Can you get TN reconnect and FAFSA?

Students who wish to use the Reconnect Grant to attend a TCAT must submit the FAFSA by July 1 for summer term, November 1 for fall term, and March 1 for spring trimester. *Students are still financially responsible for books and supplies.

How many semesters does TN reconnect pay for?

With TN Reconnect, eligible adults who do not have an associate degree or higher can attend a community or technical college for up to two years tuition-free.

Can adults get free college in Tennessee?

Tennessee Reconnect helps Tennessee adults get their degree tuition-free , equipping them with new skills and the ability to advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams.

Do you have to apply for TN reconnect every year?

In order to maintain the TN Reconnect Scholarship Grant, you must: Continuous enrollment every fall and spring semesters. Maintain a Reconnect 2.0 GPA to maintain eligibility for the grant. (Eligibility is checked at the end of each academic year.

Do Tennessee residents get free college?

Overview. Tennessee Promise provides Tennessee high school graduates the opportunity to attend a community or technical college free of tuition and mandatory fees. Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program.