Reconnect Today. Tuition-free.

Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar grant for adults to earn an associate degree or technical certificate, tuition-free.

Apply today! Complete the following steps to Reconnect:

Complete the Tennessee Reconnect Grant application

ATTENTION: Mobile devices and Macs are not fully supported. To create an account and/or submit an online application, use a laptop or desktop computer with Internet Explorer (Version 6 minimum).

Create a login on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) portal
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.

Apply to your local community college or eligible Tennessee Reconnect institution

For a complete list of eligible institutions, view the list of eligible Tennessee Reconnect institutions.

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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

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

For more information about eligibility requirements and institutions you can attend using the Tennessee Reconnect grant, review the Tennessee Reconnect eligibility requirements and institution list.