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Financial Aid


The Start Strong Center is here to help you find the financial assistance you need to attend college. We have information on grants, scholarships, work study programs and, if needed, loans. We help you meet deadlines and resolve any financial issues you might encounter while you’re in college.

For a full-time, in-state student, Pellissippi State’s tuition is about $2,090 per semester. For more information about tuition and fees, visit the Cashier. Remember that you can check your financial aid awards plus any requirements or deadlines in myPellissippi.

To see your specific financial aid checklist, choose the icon below that most specifically describes who you are.

Students with disabilities can request aid or other services during the enrollment process through Disability Services. Disability Services also helps students with accommodations and aid in the classroom and around campus.

TN Reconnect student
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TN Reconnect
If you’re over age 24 or independent on the FAFSA, you’re a TN Reconnect student.

TN Promise student
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TN Promise
If you’re a high school senior who is enrolling as part of the state’s TN Promise program, you’re a TN Promise student.

other degree student

Other Degree-Seeking
If you are in college for the first time and do not qualify as another student type then you are an Other Degree-Seeking student.

dual enrollment student
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Dual Enrollment
If you’re a high school student who’s taking college-level classes at your high school or at our campuses, you’re a Dual Enrollment student.

International student
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International
If you’re a native citizen of a country besides the United States and are studying at Pellissippi State, you’re an International student.

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Transfer In & Readmit
If you are transferring in from another institution or returning to Pellissippi State then you are a Transfer In or Readmit student.

Veteran student
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Veteran
If you’re a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you’re a student Veteran.

Nondegree student

Visiting, Certificate, & Non-Degree
This is you if you are a student who is visiting from another college, earning only a certificate, or not pursuing a degree.

Lifelong learning student

Lifelong Learning
This is you if you are looking to take a lifelong learning class for fun.