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.studentaid.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 SAI of -1500 to 0 to be eligible. The FAFSA must be submitted to qualify. See item #2 under How to Apply for Financial Aid for details on submitting the FAFSA.

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 FAFSA must be submitted to qualify. See item #2 under How to Apply for Financial Aid for details on submitting the FAFSA. 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 five (5) years, or 120 credit hours, or completion of a graduate degree, whichever comes first, if the student meets the yearly requirements set by the state of Tennessee. For more information, please go to: Tennessee Hope Scholarship - collegefortn.org. 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 studentaid.gov. The FAFSA form must be completed/submitted by March 15, and you must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. All tax verification requirements are due by June 1.

See the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.