Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to Tennessee high school graduates beginning with the Class of 2015.
Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it will cover college costs not met from Pell, HOPE, or TSAA.
For more information please visit these sites:
Tennessee Promise
Higher Education Snapshot for Trousdale County
Frequently Asked Questions
Or talk to Jessica Cunningham, High School Guidance Counselor. jessicacunningham@tcschools.org
615-374-2201
Five steps to receive the Tennessee Promise scholarship:
1. Apply
By November 1:
Apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship at www.TNPromise.gov. A local partnering organization will contact you to help you complete your Tennessee Promise requirements. Applying will be done at the high school with the assistance of the Guidance Office.
2. File
By February 15:
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) on www.fafsa.gov.
3. Meet
In the Spring:
Meet your college mentor and attend two mandatory meetings held by your local partnering organization.
4. Submit
In the Spring:
Submit a college application and enroll in an eligible college program.
5. Serve
In the Summer:
Complete your first 8 hours of community service.