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2020-2021 TCAT Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 TCAT Student Handbook

Types of Financial Aid


Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant is an award to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. For the Federal Pell Grant Program, an undergraduate is one who has not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. The amount of Pell Grant received is calculated based on the student’s expected family contribution.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

A Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the College. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients with a zero EFC who have the lowest income on the FAFSA. The amount of the FSEOG award is $200.00 per pay period for full-time students. Students with a 4-year degree are not eligible.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

The FWS program provides part-time jobs for students who have financial need. Students will generally work on-campus after class in staff support jobs. Funds and job availability are limited.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Reconnect Scholarship

Tennessee resident. Have a FAFSA dependency status of “independent.” Enroll full-time at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (Tennessee College of Applied Technology -). Be in pursuit of a certificate or diploma. Maintain continuous enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

Tennessee Promise Scholarship

Tennessee resident/U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen/students who graduate from an eligible high School, homeschool, or earn a GED/HISET (prior to 19th birthday) can receive an award at an eligible postsecondary institution toward tuition and mandatory fees after all other gift aid has been first applied. Students must attend mandatory meetings and participate in a mentoring program. College students must attend full-time, continue to participate in the mentoring program, and perform 8 hours of community service prior to each term the award is received.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)

The Tennessee Student Assistance Award is a state grant program that awards students based on the cost of tuition and the need of the student.

Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant (WNTSG)

The Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant is a part of the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program. The WNTSG is a grant that is available only to Tennessee residents that attend a Tennessee College of Applied Technology.