Important Dates!
August 1 TN Promise application opens (Counselors will visit TNNs to assist in completing the application)
September 6-20 Senior/Counselor Appointments
September 19-23 College Application and Exploration Week (apply to TN Promise school of choice!)
September 29 Senior Financial Aid and College Fair Night
(College Fair 5:15p-6:00p & Financial Aid presentation beginning at 6:00p)
October 1 FAFSA Opens
October 18 Senior ACT take/retake
November 1 TN Promise Application deadline
November 3 FAFSA Day 3:00pm-6:00pm
(Appointments can be made to file your FAFSA with our TSAC representative)
November 2-July 3 Complete Community Service for TN Promise
December 7 Mandatory TN Promise meeting at 3:30pm in the cafeteria
March 1 FAFSA Deadline
Spring Set up orientation at TN Promise school
April 15 Work Ethic Diploma deadline
April 15 TN Scholars deadline
May (TBD) College Signing Day
FAFSA Information
The 2023-2024 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1! Students must complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA by 11:59 PM on March 1, 2023 for TN Promise eligibility and to receive other state and federal financial aid. Prior to completing the FAFSA, students and parents will need to create an FSA ID username and password.
Click here for FSA ID creation instructions from TN Promise!
Click here for FAFSA filing step-by-step instructions from TN Promise!
If you need help filing your FAFSA, you may contact the Counseling Office. Also, you may view helpful Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) videos below for tips on different portions of the FAFSA application process.
How to Create an Account Username and Password (FSA ID)
How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 1: Student Demographics
How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 2: School Selection & Dependency Status
How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 3: Parent Demographics
How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 4: Parent Financials-
How to Complete the FAFSA, Part 5: Student Financials and Signature Status-
- THEC/TSAC Direct Student FAFSA Assistance
- “How to Complete a FAFSA“ Videos. These quick videos walk students through each step of completing a FAFSA. Videos can be accessed on YouTube here.
- Attend a Live Virtual Workshop. THEC/TSAC offers two virtual workshops every week where a Tennessee FAFSA expert walks students through completing the FAFSA. Students can register for a workshop here.
- Contact Us. If students need additional assistance completing the FAFSA, they can reach out to THEC/TSAC staff at FAFSA.Help@tn.gov. In the coming weeks, THEC/TSAC will a FAFSA hotline to provide a direct point of contact for students and their families to receive FAFSA help.