Federal Student Aid / FAFSA

College & Education · Tennessee · Free

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year unlocks Pell Grants, federal student loans, work-study, and Tennessee state aid programs including Promise, Reconnect, and HOPE for eligible Tennessee students. Filing is always free at studentaid.gov. Students should gather their Social Security number, tax records, and bank statements before starting. Students without a Social Security number should check eligibility requirements. FAFSA opens October 1 each year.

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