Each year, more than 26,000 students ages 25 and over enroll at Tennessee’s community and technical colleges. TBR community colleges and TCATs are committed to helping adult students succeed, whether they are enrolling in college for the first time or returning to college after time away.Tennessee Reconnect makes it possible for eligible adult students to enroll free of tuition and mandatory fees. Through the Tennessee Reconnect grant, eligible adult students can pursue an associate degree, technical certificate, or technical diploma at a Tennessee community college or technical college.
Learn more about opportunities for adult learners at community colleges and TCATs.
Resources about Tennessee Reconnect
Tennessee Coaching Project
Research and Data about Tennessee Reconnect
- Tennessee Reconnect at Community Colleges: Enrollment & Success, 2018-2021
- A Nudge to Reconnect (July 2021)
- Faculty Reminders to Reconnect (April 2023)
- Peer Mentoring to Reconnect (May 2023)
- About the Reconnect Pilots
Pathways to Success for Adults with Some College but No Degree
View the Interactive Report
Adult Learner Data Toolkit
View Toolkit
Working Papers on Adult Student Success
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From Reconnection to Graduation: Meeting the Needs of Returning Adult Students at Community Colleges
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How Flexible Courses Promote Access and Success for Returning Adult Students at Community Colleges
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Coursetaking and Success for Returning Adult Students at Community Colleges
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Employment Outcomes for Returning Adult Students at Community Colleges