The Tennessee High Education Education Commission (THEC) and tnAchieves will host clinics statewide to help the Class of 2024 complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The THEC and tnAchieves have launched FAFSA Frenzy to remind and support students to complete their FAFSA by the Aug. 1 deadline, ensuring no students are left behind.
“With the delayed rollout of the new FAFSA this year, the Class of 2024 has experienced some unanticipated challenges in completing their FAFSA,” said Steven Gentile, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. “However, we don’t want them to miss out on free financial aid and a lifetime of opportunities that a college degree or job training credential beyond high school can provide.”
With less than a month until the deadline, the latest national report shows that 58.5% of Tennessee’s Class of 2024 has completed the FAFSA this year, an almost 11% drop from this time last year.
What is FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, is the primary federal and state financial aid application.