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Reduction in Force Tuition Assistance Benefit

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/1/2026

The Reduction in Force Tuition Assistance Benefit is available to Tennessee state employees who were separated from employment due to a Reduction in Force. Students at eligible Tennessee public community colleges, universities, or colleges of applied technology are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Former Tennessee state employee separated due to a Reduction in Force (RIF)
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending an eligible Tennessee institution
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Austin Peay State University, Chattanooga State Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, East Tennessee State University, Jackson State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Motlow State Community College, Nashville State Community College, Northeast State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College, Southwest Tennessee Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Athens, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crump, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Harriman, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jacksboro, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, University of Tennessee - Martin, University of Tennessee Southern, Volunteer State Community College, Walters State Community College
    Affiliations
    Tennessee state

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