Applying for Aid Every Year
Applying for financial aid each year is crucial if you intend to continue receiving your eligible financial aid options while attending Tennessee Tech. Learn more about applying for aid each year below!
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION THE FAFSA APPLICATION OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
IMPORTANT: Please check your Tennessee Tech student email account regularly for updates from
our office concerning FAFSA requirements and other aid-specific information. You can
also check your Eagle Online account to view your FAFSA requirements by selecting
Financial Aid - Eligibility.
Complete Tech's Scholarship Application
Students should submit the University Scholarship Application each year. The application becomes available every year on August 1st and closes on December 15th for first-time freshman and returning students for the next term, while incoming transfer and graduate students have until May 1st to complete and submit the application.
If you receive University Scholarships, you must complete the application each year to continue receiving them.
Therefore, mark the December 15th deadline in your calendars and make sure you complete the application as soon as it becomes available!
Complete the FAFSA Application
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on studentaid.gov for every year you plan on attending. The FAFSA launches on October 1st of each year for the next term, so make sure you complete the application as soon it becomes available! When prompted, remember to insert Tennessee Tech's School Code - 003523 - so we receive your FAFSA!
Processing time may vary, but it normally takes our office 7-10 business days to receive submitted FAFSA applications. Once our office receives your FAFSA, we will send you an email confirmation that includes information regarding next steps and what additional documentation we may need from you to successfully process your application and post your aid package. The forms we may request from you are available on our Forms page - you can submit your forms electronically through Documentation Upload on Eagle Online or by emailing the forms to us at financialaid@tntech.edu. When emailing FAFSA documentation to us, please submit your documentation using your official Tech email address!
Search for Outside Scholarships
We encourage students to search for Outside Scholarships every year they are attending Tennessee Tech. Outside Scholarships, also called External Scholarships, are not directly awarded by Tennessee Tech but are available to help cover the costs of college. Outside Scholarships are awarded to students by outside organizations, donors, foundations, churches, and local businesses every year, so make sure to apply for available outside scholarship opportunities each year!
Learn How to Apply for External Scholarships
If you receive Outside Scholarships to help cover your college costs, make sure you have them submitted to the Office of Financial Aid so they are properly placed on your account and successfully pay towards your expenses!
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