the mission of tnachieves is to provide every tennessee public high school graduate the opportunity...
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The mission of tnAchieves is to provide every Tennessee public high school graduate the
opportunity to attend a post-secondary institution with mentor support.
MISSION
What is tnAchieves?
tnAchieves is a last-dollar scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to serve the student who would
otherwise lack the opportunity to attend a post-secondary institution.
This could be the only time in your life to have 2 years of college tuition free!!
Key Components
Volunteers from across the state donate funds to provide a post-secondary education for students who would otherwise lack the opportunity. Volunteers serve as mentors to our students to eliminate the barriers associated with access to post-secondary education.tnAchieves Scholars volunteer their time by giving back at least eight hours of community service each semester.
Requirements1. Apply at www.tnachieves.org (no GPA, ACT or income
requirement)2. Communicate with your assigned mentor every 2 weeks3. Attend 2 team meetings, 1 orientation and 1 college
meeting4. File FAFSA by February 15. Apply to an approved community of technical college by
February 156. Complete ACT by April 127. Register for classes by July 18. Maintain 12 semester hours9. Complete 8 hours of community service by December 1
and May one of each college year10. Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a college student
FAQs• Can I apply to the program and then withdraw later if I
decide not to go to a community or technical college? Yes!
• Is the preference for first generation students only if money runs out? Correct.
• Do I have to stay in the program for 2 years or can you transfer? We encourage students to transfer.
• Can undocumented students apply? Students must be eligible for federal funding through the FAFSA and in-state tuition to remain tnAchieves eligible.
• Can I go to a different team meeting? No.• Does the community service have to be completed in
high school? Community service begins in college.