Community Service Requirements
WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING MY COMMUNITY SERVICE?
Complete and submit 8 hours by each deadline! Failure to comply by the established dates will result in the permanent loss of TN Promise eligibility.
| SEMESTER /TRIMESTER | DEADLINE** | TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | April 15, 2024* |
College Students: 12/02/2023 - 04/15/2024 High School Seniors: 11/02/2023 - 04/15/2024*** |
| Fall 2024 | July 1, 2024 |
College Students: 12/02/2023 - 07/01/2024 High School Seniors: 11/02/2023 - 07/01/2024*** |
| Spring 2025 | December 2, 2024 |
College Students: 07/02/2024 - 12/02/2024 |
*Summer semester/trimester deadlines only apply to students attending a TCAT or students choosing to enroll full time in a summer semester at a community college or eligible four-year institution. Only students attending a TCAT may utilize TN Promise in the summer term directly following high school graduation and must meet the April 15, 2024 deadline.
**Students attending South College are required to submit 8 hours prior to each quarter. Contact [email protected] for specific deadlines.
***Class of 2024 high school seniors can begin working on their first 8 hours on November 2, 2023, which is the day after the TN Promise application closes.
WHAT COUNTS AS COMMUNITY SERVICE?
Community service is time contributed to a nonprofit or public service organization. The community should be benefiting from the work you do!
Students can also volunteer in their field of interest to gain experience. This means that job shadowing may count toward your community service requirement.
What does not count as community service?
- Tasks in which you are paid for your service. This includes working at your job off the clock.
- Volunteering for an individual (e.g., helping a neighbor with yard work)
- Listing a family member as your supervisor
- Proselytizing (sharing faith)
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
All community service hours must be submitted through the community service online form found here. After submitting your community service hours, you will receive a confirmation email. Keep in mind, it is YOUR responsibility to submit your hours. Your supervisor is not responsible for submitting your community service hours.
HOW MANY HOURS HAVE I SUBMITTED?
To verify how many hours you have successfully submitted prior to each deadline, click here.
