Tennessee Promise
Tennessee Promise, funded by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, offers tuition-free community or technical college plus mentorship to graduating Tennessee high school seniors.
Funder: Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Tennessee Promise application) | April 1, 2027 (FAFSA deadline)
Funding Amounts: Covers full tuition and mandatory fees at eligible TN community or technical colleges (last-dollar scholarship)
Summary: Provides graduating Tennessee high school seniors tuition-free access to community or technical college, plus mentorship and support.
Key Information: Application and FAFSA deadlines are both mandatory; community service and meetings required to maintain eligibility.
Description
Tennessee Promise is a statewide scholarship and mentoring program administered by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. It enables graduating high school seniors in Tennessee to attend an eligible community college or college of applied technology tuition-free. The program is designed to increase college access and completion by removing financial barriers and providing students with guidance through mentorship and structured support as they transition from high school to postsecondary education.
