Early application every year remains the most important action in securing funds to assist with financing the student’s education. The University recommends the following dates as guidelines:

• January 1 – As soon as possible, complete online or mail the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for processing. The application will require an average processing time of four weeks if mailed and about two weeks if completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. List Title IV Code: 003487 for ETSU to receive your information.
• February 15 – Priority deadline to have FAFSA complete to be considered for Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA).   The deadline for incoming freshman students to apply for the Academic Performance Scholarship (APS) at ETSU.
• March 1 – The deadline for making application for scholarships with the ETSU Scholarship Office, unless otherwise listed. Applications received after March 1 will not be processed.  
• April 15 – The priority deadline to have FAFSA and financial aid file complete in order to have aid ready for Fall semester.   Students who apply after July 1 should not anticipate that aid funds will be available by the beginning of the Fall semester to assist them with their cost of education. These students should contact the Office of Financial Aid for information on alternate sources of funding.
• May 1 - Follow up with the Office of Financial Aid at ETSU on the status of financial aid file for 2008-2009.  Repeat every two weeks until your file is complete and you have an award letter.
• September 1 - Deadline to file FAFSA to receive Lottery Scholarship for Fall 2008. (February 1, 2008 deadline for Spring or Summer)
• November 15 – The priority deadline to receive financial aid for the Spring Semester. All student financial aid files must be complete in the Office of Financial Aid.

Apply Now for ETSU Scholarships for 2008-09

Applications must be received in the Scholarship Office by the appropriate deadline.  Late applications will not be considered. 

Scholarship Application Deadlines:

• February 15 - Academic Performance Scholarship for Freshmen

• May 15 - Academic Performance Scholarship for Transfer students

• March 1 - All other scholarships awarded by the Scholarship Office (Scholarships awarded by other offices/departments may have different deadlines.)

Visit the ETSU Scholarship Office Website at www.etsu.edu/scholarships or call  423-439-7094 / 1-800-704-ETSU (3878)