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 state-funded financial aid program designed to help adult learners return to college and complete a postsecondary degree or workforce credential. The program provides last-dollar funding that covers tuition and mandatory fees after other financial aid, such as federal grants or scholarships, has been applied. Tennessee Reconnect is part of the state’s broader initiative to increase college access and workforce readiness among adult students.

The grant is available to eligible Tennessee residents who have not previously earned an associate or bachelor’s degree and who wish to attend an approved community college or other eligible institution within the state. The program is specifically designed to support adult learners who are returning to school after time in the workforce or who are pursuing higher education for the first time later in life.

Through Tennessee Reconnect, students gain access not only to financial assistance but also to advising and support services that help them navigate college enrollment, academic planning, and degree completion. These resources are intended to improve student success and ensure participants remain on track toward completing a certificate, associate degree, or other qualifying credential that can lead to career advancement.

• Provides last-dollar financial aid to adult learners returning to college
• Covers tuition and mandatory fees at eligible Tennessee institutions
• Supports completion of certificates, technical credentials, and associate degrees
• Includes advising and student support services through approved programs
• Part of Tennessee’s statewide effort to expand access to higher education

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Tennessee
• 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 determined eligible as 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 Requirements:

• Complete the Tennessee Reconnect application
• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Enroll in an eligible program at a participating Tennessee institution

Deadline: Varies

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