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Tennessee Promise

    The Tennessee Promise was established in 2014 for Tennessee residents who attend Tennessee high schools. The award provides tuition and fees on a last dollar basis who attend in-state public 2-year community colleges or technical colleges. The program is funded by a state endowment for the Tennessee Promise.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2014

    Website Links 

    https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/article/tennessee-promise-scholarship

    Promise Typology Category 

    Universal eligibility programs

    State 

    Tennessee

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    State High School

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    No

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes