Grants
Federal PELL Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant is a need based federal grant. For additional information and current award amounts visit www.studentaid.gov.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal SEOG, funded by the Federal Government, is made available to students with high financial need (Pell Grant recipients) who apply early and is part of a financial aid package in accordance with Federal regulations. The duration of student eligibility is for the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate bachelor’s degree. Awards will average $2,000 annually. Awards are made to students with no expected family contribution.
The Tennessee Student Assistance Award
The State of Tennessee has appropriated limited funding to assist Tennessee residents with Awards of $4,000. Awards are made by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation and are based on need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required. The priority deadline for making application (including a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is January 15.