The Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA) is a state-funded grant program that provides non-repayable financial aid to needy undergraduate students to afford college education.
Award amounts vary based on the type of institution the student attends and are awarded to the neediest applicants on a first come, first served basis.
| Types of Institution | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Four-year / two-year private | $4,000 |
| Four-year public | $2,000 |
| Two-year public | $1,300 |
| Career Schools | $2,000 |
| TN College of Applied Technology | $1,000 |
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Tennessee resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Be an undergraduate student with no prior baccalaureate degree
- Be enrolled at least half-time at a public or an eligible non-public postsecondary institution in Tennessee
- Having a valid EFC of 3,500 or less
- Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements
How to Apply?
To be considered, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing one or more eligible colleges in the FAFSA.
As funding is limited, early filing of the FAFSA is strongly encouraged as soon as possible after October 1 each academic year.