The Federal Pell Grant Program awards grants to eligible undergraduate students as determined by a formula used by the Department of Education. An undergraduate student is defined as one who has not received a bachelor's or first professional degree in any area. Students seeking a second degree are not eligible. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program awards grants to eligible undergraduate students.
Awards depend on the availability of funds.
The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low-interest rate loans to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Federal College Work Study Program Provides part-time employment on or off campus. The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation awards grants to eligible undergraduate Tennessee residents for a maximum of eight semesters. Funds are limited and must be applied for early. Recipients are obligated to teach one year in a Tennessee public school for each year award is received or repay the loan with substantial interest.