FINANCIAL AID

Many types of financial aid are available for students who come to Tennessee Tech, including grants, loans, student employment, and scholarships. Those types of financial aid based on need are the Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Subsidized William D. Ford Ford Direct Loans, the Federal Work Study Program, and the Tennessee Student Assistance Awards for Tennessee residents.

All students are eligible to receive Unsubsidized William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans.  Parents of dependent students are eligible to receive Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), provided that the parents have appropriate credit worthiness.

Students who need financial assistance to enroll at Tennessee Tech should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid in order to be considered for all types of federal aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available through high school guidance offices and community college financial aid offices as well as from the TTU Office of Student Financial Aid and on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. These initial contacts and subsequent filing of needed information should begin after January 1 and before March 15 of the year prior to planned attendance.

To apply for federal aid, complete the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) and provide the Financial Aid Office with the appropriate tax returns and other documents requested by our office. Most types of financial aid require maintenance of satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving funds. Appeals based on the school standard are made in cases where special circumstances occur.

Web Site. For further information, contact our web site at: www.tntech.edu/financialaid/

Federal Pell Grants. The Pell Grant Program is for undergraduate students who are seeking their first Bachelor's degree. The amount and recipients of the non-repayable grant is determined by the federal government.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants. These non-repayable grants are for undergraduate students who are seeking their first Bachelor's degree.

Tennessee Student Assistance Awards. This program is designed to further the opportunity for higher education for residents of Tennessee. Recipients of grants are determined by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation based on the need analysis of the family's financial resources.

Federal College Work Study Program. This program provides part-time employment on campus of approximately 10 hours per week during terms of attendance.

Federal Perkins Loan Program. This repayable loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans. This repayable loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Student Employment. In addition to the CWSP, a number of jobs are available where financial need is not the determining factor. Employment is available in the cafeteria, library, offices, laboratories, and in other areas of the campus. Students seeking employment under this program should apply directly to the office concerned.

University Loan Fund. Those students interested in borrowing money from these limited emergency funds should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to determine their eligibility. Borrowers are required to have two (2) co-signers for these loans, and repayment is generally required before the end of the current semester.

Student Government Association Emergency Loan Fund. Emergency loans not exceeding $75 are also available to students who are currently enrolled at Tennessee Technological University. These loans are granted interest free for up to thirty days. Requests for these emergency loans should be made through the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Scholarships. More than 400 TTU scholarships are available to selected students based on academics, leadership, or other criteria. Other university scholarships include music performance, debate, speech, and some departmental scholarships. Most departmental scholarships are donor-funded and have specific individual criteria. These may include demonstration of financial need, county specific criteria, and major specific criteria. All available scholarships offered by Tennessee Tech are accessible at www.tntech.edu/scholarships by searching ScholarWeb. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to the Scholarship Coordinator, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505.

University Academic Scholarship for Tennessee Students. The University Academic Service Scholarship is the most prominent university scholarship and is based upon ACT (SAT) scores and high school GPA. These scholarship amounts range from $2000 to $5000 per academic year and are offered to high school seniors and community college students who meet all conditions for the scholarship. The scholarships involve part-time service of 75 hours per semester.

Students must maintain full-time status and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average each semester for scholarship renewal. Failure to maintain a satisfactory average or standard of conduct in any semester or any year will result in the automatic forfeiture of a scholarship.

Inquiries should be addressed to the Admissions Office, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505. Scholarship and Admission application deadline is December 15 for the next school year.

Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship. Students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University are eligible to apply for two-and three-year ARMY ROTC scholarships. These scholarships vary depending on availability.

Applicants are accepted from any four-year degree producing major, except nursing, or any graduate major. Graduates are limited to a two-year scholarship. Certain academic and physical standards must be met to apply. Recipients incur a military obligation. The Professor of Military Science administers the program at Tennessee Tech. The annual application cycle occurs between October and February of each school year.

Tuition Assistance for Guardsmen. Contact your local recruiter.