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
Student Checklist
Become a Mentor
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.
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.