Affordability of Online Education at Tennessee Tech
There are many ways to pay for college from scholarships to financial aid,
but did you know that almost half of the students who graduate from Tennessee Tech
leave with NO debt?
Learn more about how you can fund your college dreams or reduce the cost below!
That’s the percentage of Tennessee Tech undergraduate students who graduate with NO student debt!
Completing the Tech scholarship application puts you in the running for all of the scholarships offered at Tech for which you are eligible ... and we offer over 700 scholarships!
- Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be earned at the undergraduate level through college credit earned in high school (dual credit or AP), credit by exam (CLEP), or relevant work, military, and life experience. Two academic areas also award CPL through review process: the College of Emerging and Integrative Studies (up to 12 credit hours in specific programs) and the Whitson-Hester College of Nursing (credit determined after review). In total, Tennessee Tech awards up to 60 undergraduate credit hours of CPL for eligible students.
Find More Information:
- Prior Learning Assessment | Registrar’s Office
- Credit by Exam (CLEP) | Undergraduate Admissions
- Credit for Prior Learning | College of Emerging and Integrative Studies
- Credit for Prior Learning | College of Nursing
- Prior Learning Assessment Policy | Tennessee Tech PolicyTech
- Financial Aid Resources
See the Financial Aid timeline, find opportunities for aid based on your specific status, follow step-by-step processes, and more valuable information on the Financial Aid Office’s own Paying for College webpage!
- Scholarship Opportunities
Tennessee Tech awards scholarships to eligible incoming freshman and transfer students through automatic admissions programs such as Presidential Scholars, the Golden Opportunity Grant, and Tennessee Tech Promise. In addition, one annual scholarship application—paired with the FAFSA—places admitted students who apply in consideration for 700+ departmental and donor-funded scholarships through the ScholarWeb portal. Even more scholarships may be available based on academic interests, extracurricular involvement (including athletics, honors, music, and ROTC), or external sources such as civic organizations and employers.
Find More Information:
- Scholarships | Admissions
- ScholarWeb Portal
- Types of Scholarships & Grants | Office of Scholarships
- How to Apply for Scholarships | Scholarships
- Outside Scholarships | Financial Aid
- FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Completion of the FAFSA is required to apply for financial aid and to be considered for need-based scholarships at Tennessee Tech. Learn more about the FAFSA and find application deadlines on the FAFSA website.
- Payment Options
In the event you owe a balance, Tennessee Tech has several payment options to make the process as convenient as possible. From payment in person and by mail to online and mobile payment options, we are sure to have a method that works for you!
To learn more about payments and payment plans, check out the Bursar’s Fee Payment Options webpage and contact them if you need assistance!
I chose Tech for my online education due to the affordability and reputation of the faculty for teaching engaging online courses.
