Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Tennessee Tech has a flat rate tuition model to make paying for college simple. This way as long as you take at least 12 hours worth of classes, every additional class is free and puts you closer to graduation. We want you to graduate as soon as possible so you can put your degree to work! The table below breaks down estimated costs per semester.

• In-State Students
• Out-of-State Students

In-State Tuition & Fees (New Freshman & Transfers Only)

Expense	Per Semester
Total In-State Cost	$ 11,467
Full-time Tuition and Mandatory Fee Rate	$ 5,415
Residence Hall Room*	$ 3,084
Meal Plan*	$ 2,968

Domestic Out-of-State Tuition & Fees (New Freshman & Transfers Only)

Expense	Per Semester
Total Domestic Out-of State Cost	$ 13,567
Full-time Tuition and Mandatory Fee Rate	$ 7,515
Residence Hall Room*	$ 3,084
Meal Plan*	$ 2,968

For a full explanation of fees, see our Tuition & Fees Page.

*Expenses are calculated using a traditional double-occupancy residence hall room and the popular Purple Plus dining option. All rates are subject to change yearly.

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First-Time Freshmen

A first-time freshman is a student who is attending college directly after high school. Below are resources that can help make paying for college easy.

The new Presidential Scholars program offers guaranteed scholarships to high school students with good to great grades and test scores. Apply by December 15 and meet the requirements by January 15 to qualify! SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD RECEIVE

Other Financial Aid Options Available To You:

» Guaranteed Scholarships
» Hope Scholarship
» Grants
» Loans
» Federal Work Study
» Veteran Benefits
» Tech Promise Scholarship

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Transfer

A Transfer is a student coming to Tech who has attended a college after graduating from high school. Below are resources that can help make paying for college easy.

The new Tech Transfer Pride scholarship offers guaranteed scholarships to transfer students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 12+ transferable credit hours. Apply by May 1 and meet the requirements by June 1 to qualify! SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD RECEIVE

• Don't forget to bring your FAFSA over! (click for more info)

  » Financial Aid does not automatically transfer so you will have to update your FAFSA information to include Tennessee Tech's Code: 003523.

  » Tennessee Tech has transfer specific scholarships separate from the FAFSA. Be sure to complete the scholarship application by the deadline specific to your beginning semester.

  See more about Transfer Deadlines

Other Financial Aid Options Available To You:

» Hope Scholarship
» Grants
» Loans
» Federal Work Study
» Veteran Benefits
» Tech Promise Scholarship

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Continuing Students

A Continuing student is anyone who is currently attending Tennessee Tech. Below are instructions for how you can continue applying for different aid options.

 

Complete the FAFSA

To receive financial aid each semester, you must complete the FAFSA each year.

» How to complete the FAFSA?

 

Apply for Tennessee Tech Scholarships

Continuing students can keep applying for Tech scholarships every year!

» Learn more about scholarships

 

Find External Scholarships

Always be hunting for external scholarships, you never know what is out there!

» More about finding scholarships

 

Accept Tech Scholarships

Keep checking your email and TechExpress for any scholarship awards and accept them before their deadlines.

» How to accept your scholarships

 

Check Your Financial Aid Eligibility

Information to review that can affect financial aid eligibility

» Course Program of Study (CPoS)
» Satisfactory Academic Process (SAP)

 

Other Financial Aid Options Available To You:

» Hope Scholarship
» Grants
» Loans
» Federal Work Study
» Veteran Benefits
» Tech Promise Scholarship

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Tech Has Its Own Promise!

The Tennessee Tech Promise helps more students receive an awesome education. No application or paperwork is necessary! If you meet the qualifications, it will automatically be added to your account.

Learn More!