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What are grants?
- Grants are a type of financial aid to assist students with educational expenses.
- Grants, unlike loans, usually do not have to be repaid.
How do I apply for grants?
- Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- List the ETSU Title IV School Code (003487) on the FAFSA.
Who is eligible for grants?
- Most grants require evidence of the student's "need". Need is determined by using the information provided to the institution from the student's FAFSA.
- Students selected by the Federal Processors to complete verification must complete this process before being evaluated for eligibility for financial aid.
- Generally, grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree.
- A student may be eligible for grants if enrolled full-time, part-time, or less than part-time.
- A student may not receive federal or state grants at more than one school at a time.
What types of grants are available?
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA)
- Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant
- TEACH Grant
Where can I get more information about grants?
- The federal government publishes Funding Education Beyond High School, which discusses many aspects of financial aid at length.
- Contact Us!
Types of Grants
Know Your Limits
(A guide to financial aid limits)