Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) / THEC · Up to $2,250/sem freshman/sophomore; up to $2,850/sem junior/senior at four-year; up to $1,600/sem at two-year · Deadlines each September, March, and May
When it comes back
Deadlines each September, March, and May
Applications must be received by September 1st for fall semester, March 1st for spring semester and May 1st for summer semester.
Enroll at eligible TN public/private college within 16 months
Minimum 21 ACT or 1060 SAT, OR minimum 3.0 GPA
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: tennessee resident; graduate from eligible tennessee high school; enroll at eligible tn public/private college within 16 months. Because it targets Any, tie your application to that field with specifics. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.