TENNESSEE, USA — Parents and students, the deadline to apply for the Tennessee Promise has been extended to Dec. 1.
Previously, the deadline was Nov. 2 but a statement released by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced that the deadline has been extended a month due to the pandemic.
The scholarship and mentoring program aims to increase the number of students enrolled in college in our state.
The scholarship can help cover tuition and the cost of mandatory fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or the Tennessee Student Assistance Award.
Students will also receive a mentor to help guide them through the college admissions process.
TN Achieves is encouraging more students to apply.
"The class of 2021 application began serval weeks ago 40% below where we were this time last year," said TN Achieves Executive Director Krissy DeAlejandro. "So it was a very eye-opening moment for all partners involved with Tennessee Promise, so what we've done is close the gap to 14% but we are not satisfied."
To apply online, you'll need the student's name, birthday and social security number.
"Every student has a different story we want to celebrate that story but provide them with that level playing field so that they can, in fact, find success," DeAlejandro said.