Welcome,
Class of 2026.
As a high school senior, we know you have a lot of decisions to make. We are here to help you along the way.
First, let’s make sure you are aware of all upcoming TN Promise scholarship requirements:
CLASS OF 2026
DEADLINES
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Complete the TN Promise application at TNPromise.gov.
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Satisfy the Mandatory TN Promise Meeting requirement. More information will be available soon!
Keep in mind, this is a mandatory scholarship requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the loss of TN Promise scholarship eligibility. Once eligibility is lost, it cannot be regained at a later date.
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File the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov. Please click here to learn more about this requirement!
Keep in mind, this is a mandatory scholarship requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the loss of TN Promise scholarship eligibility. Once eligibility is lost, it cannot be regained at a later date.
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Connect with your volunteer tnAchieves mentor.
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Complete and submit at least 16 hours of community service for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please click here to learn more and submit your hours!
Keep in mind, this is a mandatory scholarship requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the loss of TN Promise scholarship eligibility. Once eligibility is lost, it cannot be regained at a later date.
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Enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours or a full-time program) at a TN Promise eligible institution. Please click here to view eligible institutions!
Keep in mind, this is a mandatory scholarship requirement. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the loss of TN Promise scholarship eligibility. Once eligibility is lost, it cannot be regained at a later date.
Helpful Resources
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2026 Parent Handbook will be available in October 2026.
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Students have the option to enroll early with TN Promise funding. Click here to learn more!
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UT Promise is an undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending a UT campus in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Pulaski.
Please click here to learn more!
Community Resource Guides
Each guide contains the contact information for several services supporting people in your area with issues of homelessness, transportation, food insecurity, mental/physical health, childcare, Hispanic/Latino services, legal aid and more. Please find the link for your county in the regional dropdown menus.
Below is a list of general resources that may be helpful:
If you would like assistance acquiring access to wifi: Internet Resources
For information helping with homelessness or runaway youth: Sunshine Behavioral Health
For information related to food insecurity: Feeding America
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Have questions or need help? Connect with the tnAchieves team by clicking the link below. Our team is always here to help.
General Questions
tnAchieves@tnAchieves.org