1. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership

2. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership 2yr/4yr TN Promise/ Community College Reconnect

3. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership TN Promise Guidelines 16-17 AC YR (Cohort 1) 16-17 FAFSA Submission Date – February 22, 2016 2.0 GPA at the end of the academic year as calculated by institution Summer semester would be calculated in CUM GPA, but is not required for continuous enrollment 8 Hours of Community Service completed and submitted – August 1, 2016 (fall) Submit 2016-2017 TN Promise Application (TSAC Student Portal) – July 1, 2016

4. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership TN Promise Guidelines 16-17 AC YR (Cohort 2) Application deadline – November 2, 2015 Two (2) Mandatory Meetings hosted by partnering organization 16-17 FAFSA Submission Date – February 22, 2016 (Renewal) 8 Hours of Community Service completed and submitted – August 1, 2016 (fall) Submit materials to institution for FAFSA verification – August 1, 2016 Will be communicated to student as July 15, 2016 (Priority Deadline)

5. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership TN Promise Guidelines 17-18 AC YR (Cohort 3) TNP Application – August 1-November 1 17-18 FAFSA – October 1, 2016-January 17, 2017 (New and Renewal) Two (2) Mandatory meetings hosted by partnering organization 8 hours of community service completed and submitted – July 1, 2017 (fall) Submit materials to institution for FAFSA Verification – August 1, 2017

6. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership TN Promise Important Notes TNP 16-17 Payment Memos will be distributed ASAP once TBR tuition/fees rates have been established. Notification to non-citizens will be sent following second mandatory meeting information upload. Email and text communication to students regarding Verification/upcoming priority deadlines Change of Institution – July 15 Submission of Verification Documents – July 15 TNP Consortium Agreements Eligible Institution to Eligible Institution only

7. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership Community College Reconnect Initial Guidelines TN Resident 1 year prior to award Not enrolled at least 2 years prior to award Completed at least 30 hours towards AAS degree File a FAFSA, be independent student, AGI less than $36,000 Submit an application Enroll at least 9 hours and maintain continuous enrollment Maintain 2.0 GPA and SAP Must receive in 16-17 AC YR to receive any future award

8. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership Community College Reconnect Proposed Guidelines TN Resident 1 year prior to award Not enrolled at least 1 year prior to award Completed at least 30 hours towards an associate degree File a FAFSA, be independent student Enroll at least 9 hours and maintain continuous enrollment Maintain 2.0 GPA and SAP Block grant

9. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership Community College Reconnect Awarding Methodology Funding will be distributed as a Block Grant to institutions based on most recent IPEDS data (Fall 2014) Award will be last-dollar following TNP methodology Students will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis FAFSA (application) deadlines will coincide with current Hope Scholarship FAFSA deadlines FAFSA Completion (generated EFC) and completion of verification, if selected, used to determine “priority” of eligibility Student must enroll and attend at least 9 credit hours progressing toward intended degree

10. TASFAA 2016 Legacy of Leadership Questions? James Snider Program Coordinator, TSAC 615-532-3503 james.snider@tn.gov