Due to COVID-19's potential ongoing impact on student enrollment, THEC/TSAC has extended the allowance for TN Promise students to start the Fall 2020 semester enrolled less than full-time and remain eligible to participate in the program. THEC/TSAC will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our state to determine any additional accommodations which may become necessary. For questions, please email tn.promise@tn.gov.

The FAFSA Deadline for TN Promise students has been extended to March 1, 2021. This deadline extension is in effect for new and returning students.

The community service requirement for TN Promise eligibility has been waived for Summer of 2021.

Apply for the scholarship by completing the TN Promise application by November 2 of your senior year of high school. The application can be found at the link below.

Go to the TSAC Student Portal

Once you have applied, you will receive communications explaining your next steps.

To remain eligible for Tennessee Promise, you must:

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Submit all verification documents, if selected.
• Complete eight hours of community service each semester. Community service opportunities are listed here.
• Meet with your mentor at your set time.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Complete an associate’s degree in five semesters.

The Class of 2020 TN Promise Handbook, provided by TN Achieves, outlines the steps you will take to complete the college access process and begin your first semester as a TN Promise Scholar.

Read the Class of 2020 TN Promise Handbook (PDF).