Financial Aid Administering Aid to Qualified Students
Financial Aid Priority Deadline: July 15
Eligible students who submit the FAFSA and all documents required by the Financial Aid Office by July 15 will have their financial aid package by the tuition deadline. Students may still apply for financial aid after the priority deadline, but we do not guarantee that the student’s financial aid package will be ready by the tuition deadline. A student may need to arrange alternative payment to avoid being dropped from classes.
Funding Your
Education
The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, institutional and private sources of aid in accordance with federal and state laws. The mission of our office is to inform students and parents about the various types of financial assistance available and assist them in securing the necessary financial resources to reach their educational aspirations. In the majority of cases, federal and state financial aid resources are not sufficient to meet a student’s expected tuition costs. Financial Aid is designed to assist only (not fully fund) your educational expenses.
Understanding Financial Aid
In most cases, federal and state financial aid resources are not sufficient to cover the full cost of attendance. Financial aid is intended to help offset educational expenses, but students should be prepared to contribute toward their overall costs.
Course Program of Study (CPoS) Requirements
All financial aid awards are subject to specific terms and conditions. One important requirement is Course Program of Study (CPoS), a federal regulation that can directly affect the amount of aid a student receives. Visit the CPoS section for additional information and eligibility details.
Tuition Opportunities & Institutional Recognition
Special Tuition Rate for Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state students pay an additional fee referred to as tuition that is not assessed to Tennessee in-state students. Out-of-state students in a county within a 250-mile radius of Nashville are eligible for a discounted Out-of-State rate.
Tennessee State University Receives Best Value School Designation
TSU was among 80 universities and colleges nationwide to receive the designation by University Research and Review, a technology platform that researches, reviews and suggests colleges, universities and career schools.