FAFSA Deadline: May 15th - File Now for Financial Aid

Students should file soon for access to financial aid

A consortium of Tennessee public universities is promoting completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ahead of the May 15th deadline for filing.

In a statement released to the media, Presidents of public colleges in Tennessee stressed the importance of FAFSA completion, noting it is required to receive various types of student financial assistance, including the education lottery scholarship and certain loans.

“We don’t want our student applicants passing up significant financial benefits,” said Dr. Michael Licari, Austin Peay State University president. “We see such great potential within the young adults of Tennessee, and failure to submit their FAFSA before the deadline should not be the hurdle that prevents them from achieving their educational dreams.”

For Tennessee university-bound students, completing the FAFSA opens doors to various scholarships, including the Tennessee HOPE scholarship, the Tennessee Promise scholarship, Tennessee Reconnect, the Tennessee Student Assistance award and more, including university-specific scholarships.

“Some may be the first in their family to attend college and may need help navigating the form,” said Dr. Sidney McPhee, Middle Tennessee State University president. “To assist anyone who needs help, our schools have compiled a single destination of resources for Tennessee college applicants that will empower our applicants to quickly complete their FAFSA.”

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