Tennessee Reconnect
Signed into law by the Governor in May 2017, the Tennessee Reconnect Act (HB.0531) establishes a last-dollar scholarship for adults to attend community college tuition free. Students must be deemed independent, must be Tennessee residents for at least one year before grant application, must not already have an associate's or bachelor's degree, and be admitted to an eligible institution. Beginning in fall 2018-19, the Tennessee Reconnect grant will be funded through the state Lottery for Education fund.
Year the Program was Founded
2017
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Promise Typology Category
Universal eligibility programs
State
Tennessee
Residency Requirement
State
K-12 School Attendance Requirement
N/A
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