The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program has been extended to Friday, May 31. The new deadline provides high school seniors and their families additional time to complete their FAFSA and remain eligible for the state’s tuition-free higher education program.
The decision to extend the deadline comes amid ongoing challenges faced by students and families navigating the college application process and experiencing difficulties due to the federal implementation of the new FAFSA.
Students who wish to remain eligible for the Tennessee Promise scholarship are encouraged to complete the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov prior to the May 31 deadline. Students and parents who encounter difficulties or have questions while completing the FAFSA can access support through the following avenues:
– Reach out to their college advisor or high school counselor
– Call the THEC/TSAC FAFSA Hotline at 1-800-342-1663
– Email fafsa.help@tn.gov
– Contact the Ayers Foundation Trust or tnAchieves