The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) reports that students considering college can expect a delay in FAFSA processing. The U.S. Department of Education says that records for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be released to institutions until mid-March.
For Tennessee students, this means you may receive any financial aid offers from your colleges of interest later than expected. THEC says the delays will not impact the availability of funds for students enrolled in any state program, including Tennessee HOPE Scholarship, Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect.
As a reminder to students planning to enroll in the fall 2024 semester, the following are the most urgent deadlines:
April 15, 2024: Priority FAFSA Deadline for Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)
May 15, 2024: FAFSA Deadline for Tennessee Promise Scholarship
September 1, 2024: FAFSA Deadline for Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
For more information and updates regarding the release of FAFSA records, please visit CollegeForTN.org or contact Tennessee’s FAFSA Hotline at 1-800-342-1663.