SB0719 amends Tennessee financial aid eligibility for students at Tennessee colleges of applied technology.
SB0719 amends Tennessee Code to revise financial aid eligibility for students at Tennessee colleges of applied technology. It modifies the Wilder-Naifeh technical skills grant and Wilder-Naifeh reconnect grant eligibility criteria, including requirements for program of study, FAFSA completion, and independent student status. The act also redefines "gift aid" to include federal Pell grants, Tennessee student assistance awards, and lottery-funded scholarships. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, and apply to students seeking financial aid for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond.
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