Step 1: Complete the Tennessee Reconnect Grant application

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• Create a login on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) portal here
• Once you have created an account, Select “Apply for Scholarships” on the TSAC portal, and then choose “Tennessee Reconnect.”
• Complete the application and submit it. 
• Your personalized Reconnect Success Plan will be generated. Make sure you review it and print it out or save it to your computer.

Step 2: Apply to your local community college or eligible Tennessee Reconnect institution

• For a complete list of eligible institutions, click here.

Step 3: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here 

• Contact your local community college, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) or Reconnect Navigator if you need assistance with the FAFSA.

Step 4: Enroll in a degree or a certificate program at least part-time and launch your future.