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Tennessee
Promise
Scholarship

Determine if you qualify for up to TWO years of free tuition.

Start your journey at South College by completing the form below:

Benefits of Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program

Unlock Your Future with the Tennessee Promise Scholarship at South College

Tuition-Free Enrollment

Tennessee high school seniors and recent graduates under 19 may be eligible for up to 2 years of free tuition for approved associate degree and certificate programs at South College.

Program Diversity

Choose from a variety of TN Promise-eligible certificate and associate degree programs (campus-specific).

Transition to Bachelor’s

After your first 2 years of full-time study while using the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, you may be able to apply your credits to a bachelor’s degree program and work full- or part-time to complete it on campus or online.

Flexible Learning

Experience hands-on learning, small class sizes, and flexible scheduling with online, on campus, or hybrid learning options at South College.

Programs Offered

Current TN Promise Eligible Programs at South College

  • AS Accounting
  • AS Business Administration
  • AS Business Administration w/Con Digital Marketing
  • AS Business Administration w/Con Entrepreneurship
  • AS Business Administration w/Con Healthcare Management
  • AS Computer Science
  • AS Criminal Justice
  • AS Dental Hygiene (Nashville Only)*
  • AS Diagnostic Medical Sonography*
  • AS Electrical Engineering Technology
  • AS Emergency Management
  • AS Health Science
  • AS Health Science (Pre-Nursing)
  • AS Health Science (Pre-Pharmacy)
  • AS Information Technology
  • AS Medical Assisting
  • AS Medical Assisting w/Con Phlebotomy Technician
  • AS Medical Office Administration
  • AS Nursing
  • AS Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • AS Paralegal Studies
  • AS Physical Therapist Assistant
  • AS Psychology
  • AS Radiography*
  • AS Respiratory Therapy
  • AS Surgical Technology
  • AS Surgical Technology w/Con in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
  • AS Surgical Technology w/Con in Sterile Processing
  • AS Teaching
  • CERT Dental Assisting (Nashville Only)
  • CERT Information Technology Specialist
  • CERT Licensed Practical Nurse
  • CERT Medical Assisting
  • CERT Medical Assisting w/Con Phlebotomy Technician
  • CERT Software Developer

*These programs do not qualify for the South College Opportunity Grant (SCOG) at this time.

About Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program

Learn more about Tennessee Promise

Scholarship Eligibility
Last-Dollar Scholarship
South College Opportunity Grant
Community Service Component

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Enrollment: Full-time enrollment in the declared program.
  • GPA Requirement: Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
  • Community Service: Complete 8 hours of community service or job shadowing per quarter.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

The Tennessee Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship, so it covers tuition that is not paid for by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, state student assistance funds, or other means of financial aid grants. Students who receive the TN Promise Scholarship must:

  • Be enrolled full-time taking courses in the declared program
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA
  • Complete 8 hours of community service or job shadowing per quarter

South College Opportunity Grant

 

The South College Opportunity Grant (SCOG) serves as a last-resort grant for students eligible for the Tennessee Promise Program. It is awarded when the tuition charged for a term is not covered by the Federal Pell Grant, Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, Tennessee Promise Scholarship, or other means of financial aid grants. SCOG is applied to outstanding institutional charges, contingent on the student’s ongoing eligibility in the Tennessee Promise program.

Key Points:

  • Loss of Tennessee Promise program eligibility leads to SCOG loss.
  • Not all Tennessee Promise eligible programs qualify for SCOG.
  • Contact us for detailed information on the Tennessee Promise Scholarship.
  • SCOG excludes coverage for mandatory technology fees and textbook costs.

Community Service Component

To uphold your Tennessee Promise Scholarship at South College, you must fulfill the scholarship’s community service obligation, involving eight hours of volunteering for qualifying nonprofits or public-service organizations each quarter of your enrollment. To maintain eligibility, officially volunteer, record your service without accepting payment, avoid family member supervision, and submit your hours before each deadline.

Ensure that your donated time benefits the community – volunteering with multiple organizations if desired. Community service not only fulfills a requirement but also fosters personal growth, community engagement, and valuable connections.

Also, consider job shadowing and unpaid internship hours which may qualify for the community service component of your Tennessee Promise Scholarship, providing an opportunity for hands-on experience in your field of study.

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