Who is eligible for the Tennessee Reconnect Grant?

Must be a Tennessee resident. Must be classified as an independent student on the FAFSA. Must not have previously earned an associate or bachelor's degree. Must be admitted to an eligible institution and enroll in a degree or certificate program. Must complete the FAFSA and be deemed an independent student. Must participate in an advising program approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Must maintain continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

How much is the award amount for Tennessee Reconnect Grant 2026 or 2027?

The award amount is based on funding for the academic year.

When is the application deadline for Tennessee Reconnect Grant 2026 or 2027?

The application deadline can change each academic year. Please use the Apply Now button to view the most recent deadline.

Tennessee Reconnect Grant

Name: Tennessee Reconnect Grant

Award Amount: Varies; covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible programs.

Information And Eligibility:
The Tennessee Reconnect Grant is a last-dollar grant designed to help adults enter higher education and complete a postsecondary degree or credential. It covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible adults attending a Tennessee community college or other eligible institution.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a Tennessee resident.
Must be classified as an independent student on the FAFSA.
Must not have previously earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Must be admitted to an eligible institution and enroll in a degree or certificate program.
Must complete the FAFSA and be deemed an independent student.
Must participate in an advising program approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Must maintain continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

Application Process:

Complete the Tennessee Reconnect application and the FAFSA.
Enroll in an eligible program at a participating institution.

Deadline: Varies; refer to the official program page for specific dates.

Apply Now

View Grant / Fellowship Data

Request to Update or Remove This Grant / Fellowship. The CollegeWhale ID number for this Grant / Fellowship is #15075. This Grant / Fellowship was added in January 2025 and last reviewed by a member of our staff on April, 2025.

We are a human curated site and want our Grant / Fellowship database as accurate and up-to-date as possible. We appreciate your help in notifying us of any incorrect or out of date information pertaining to this Grant / Fellowship!

This Grant / Fellowship is tagged with the following criteria: Tennessee

Grant Categorization

Tennessee Grants

Compare Top Grants (CollegeWhale FastFind™)

The CollegeWhale FastFind™ surfaces similar grants based on this grant’s criteria. Sort by award amount, deadline month, or estimated effort to quickly identify strong college funding opportunities.

This comprehensive collection of grants is curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Grant Database.

Multi Million Dollar College Grant & Fellowship Database.

CollegeWhale offers one of the only true College Grant and Fellowship Databases online. Our College Grant and Fellowship Database is one of the largest databases, containing multi-millions of dollars in college Grant and Fellowship money. Unlike other online databases, ours is college Grant and Fellowship specific, it is not mixed with college scholarship opportunities. Get matched with TONS of college Grants and Fellowships in just a few simple clicks. Grant and Fellowship money for college made simple, period.

Find More Grants