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Tennessee Reconnect Grant

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deadline Due: June 30, 2026
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Eligibility

Tennessee Reconnect Grant, with an application deadline in June, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Tennessee Reconnect Grant is open to students who are classified as independent on the FAFSA or at least 23 years of age by January 1 of the academic year who have not previously earned an associate degree or more advanced degree and are enrolled in an eligible program of study. The award amount varies based on the amount of remaining tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has first been applied. The students must be enrolled in a federal Title IV eligible curriculum of courses leading to a certificate or associate degree. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the end of each academic year, as determined by the institution, and participate in a college success program, as determined by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Please visit the award's website for more information and a list of the eligible institutions.