Programs and Initiatives

Wilder-Naifeh Grants

Most Tennessee citizens 18 years of age or older are eligible for up to $2,000 a year for full-time enrollment from the Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship program to attend a Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

 

More Information on the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant

Grant Eligibility Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Must be a Tennessee resident for one (1) year prior to enrollment
  • Enrollment at a TN College of Applied Technology
  • Meet program admission requirements as either a full or part-time student
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress and continuous enrollment

 

Application Steps

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.gov.  Applications must be received by:
  • July 1 for the Summer trimester
  • November 1 for the Fall trimester
  • March 1 for the Winter/Spring trimester
  • Enroll in a certificate or diploma program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology