Grants

Federal Pell Grants

This grant program is for undergraduate students who have a demonstrated financial need. The amount of the award is based on determination of the student’s eligibility and the cost of attendance at the University. This is a grant that you apply for with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form may be obtained from high school guidance offices or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are encouraged to apply electronically. It is recommended that all students apply for the FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

These grants are awarded to students with exceptional financial need.  You must have an EFC of 0 to be eligible. The University of Tennessee Southern Student Financial Aid Application and FAFSA must be submitted. Secure these from high school guidance offices or go online. See item #2 under How to Apply for Financial Aid for details.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)

This grant program is available to Tennessee residents with financial need who are attending Tennessee institutions. These grants are administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), Nashville, Tennessee. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for consideration for this grant. Forms may be secured from high school guidance offices or online. See item #2 under How to Apply for Financial Aid for details. The scholarship amount for a State school is $2000 for the year.

Tennessee Lottery Scholarship

Students graduating from qualified Tennessee high schools may receive lottery-funded awards if they achieve an ACT Score of 21, or a 3.0 unweighted grade point average. The scholarships are awarded to students who graduated in 2003 or later, who enroll in a timely manner and who attend a Tennessee institution of higher education. This scholarship is renewable for up to four (4) years or 120 credit hours, whichever comes first, if the student meets the yearly requirements set by the state of Tennessee. The FAFSA is required for this scholarship. See item #2 under How to Apply for Financial Aid for details. Home School graduates require minimum 21 ACT exclusive of the essay and optional subject area battery tests. Home school GPAs are not considered.

Federal College Work-Study Program (FCWSP)

The federal work program is designed to assist students with demonstrated financial need. Students work on campus for an hourly wage. The University of Tennessee Southern requires each student to complete the FAFSA. This form is available at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The FAFSA form must be completed/submitted by March 15, the document must be marked “Yes” you are interested in work-study, and you must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. All tax verification requirements are due by June 1.

See the Office of Career Services for additional information.