Federal and State Aid

All forms of Federal and State Aid require the completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Federal Pell Grant
Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $5,350/year)
Students with demonstrated financial need based on the Expected Family Contribution calculated from information provided on the FAFSA.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $1,300/year)

Students with demonstrated financial need who complete a rigorous high school program. (1^st & 2^nd year) Eligibility information

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)

Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $4,000/year)

Students with demonstrated financial need who are majoring in math, biology or computer science. (3^rd & 4^th year) Eligibility information

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)
Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $4,644/year)
Tennessee residents with demonstrated financial need based on Expected Family Contribution calculated from information provided on the FAFSA.

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS)

Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $5,500/year)

Awarded to Tennessee residents who graduate from a Tennessee High School and meet initial eligibility requirements.

TEACH Grant

Amount Varies (2009-2010 maximum $4,000/year)

Awarded to students who are planning to teach in high-need subjects in designated Title I schools that serve low-income students. Eligibility information