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FAFSA deadlines for Tennessee
2027-28 FAFSA · opened September 23, 2026 · federal deadline June 30, 2028
File as early as you can. State and college deadlines come long before the federal one, and some state aid is awarded until the money runs out.
State Grant
April 1, 2027
If you received the state grant during the 2026–27 school year, submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Awarded until funds run out
All other awards are made on a first come, first served basis.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Tennessee Promise
April 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
State Lottery Programs
September 1, 2027
For the fall term, submit your FAFSA form by Sept. 1, 2027, midnight Central time (CT).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
March 1, 2028
For the spring term, submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2028, midnight CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
May 1, 2028
For the summer term, submit your FAFSA form by May 1, 2028, midnight CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
State grant programs to ask about
- Tennessee HOPE Scholarship · Merit-based
- Tennessee Promise · Service commitment
- Tennessee Student Assistance Award · Need-based
Eligibility and award amounts change each year; confirm on the program's own page.