Haslam Proclaims January 12 TN FAFSA Frenzy Day
January 10, 2017
Encourages Students to Submit FAFSA by January 17th to Meet Tennessee Promise Deadline
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has proclaimed Thursday, January 12th, as the first “TN FAFSA Frenzy Day,” encouraging high school seniors and current college students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 17th to maintain eligibility for key scholarship programs including Tennessee Promise.
Tennessee Promise is the state’s groundbreaking scholarship and mentoring program that provides high school graduates two years of community or technical college free of tuition and fees.
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Governor Bill Haslam Encourages High School Seniors To Apply for Tennessee Promise Before November 2nd Deadline
October 6, 2015
15,830 Students Utilizing Tennessee Promise Benefits This Fall
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today encouraged high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise, Tennessee’s groundbreaking scholarship and mentorship program that provides high school graduates last-dollar scholarships to attend two years of community or technical college free of tuition and fees. The deadline for applications is November 2nd.
According to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), 15,830 students from the graduating high school class of 2015 are utilizing Tennessee Promise benefits this fall, which is the first year of implementation.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam shifts ‘Drive to 55’ Initiative into High Gear
September 5, 2013
Goal to have 55 percent of Tennesseans with certificates or degrees beyond high school by 2025
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today convened key stakeholders including members of the General Assembly and leaders from Tennessee’s four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, colleges of applied technology, chambers of commerce, the business community, and the state board of education to discuss the challenges Tennessee faces in building a strong workforce for today and in the future.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
