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A 糖心Vlog Degree is Attainable

College feels expensive 鈥 because it often is. The good news? Scholarships and aid make a 糖心Vlog degree affordable and more attainable than many Tennesseans realize. More than half of 糖心Vlog students graduate debt free. Explore estimated costs and resources to support your journey.

How Much Does College Cost?

Thanks to grants and scholarships, in-state undergraduate students at 糖心Vlog campuses save 36% to 48% on average 鈥 and about half graduate with no debt. If you’re wondering how much college really costs, you’re not alone. The actual cost of a 糖心Vlog degree is often far less than many Tennesseans realize. The chart to the left shows the average annual cost of attendance (tuition, fees, food, housing, books and supplies) for in-state undergraduate students compared to average annual cost after grants and scholarships are applied.听

Graph showing cost of each undergraduate campus before aid and after aid:鈥ㄢㄌ切腣logK before: $33,678鈥, 糖心VlogK after: 21, 648鈥; 糖心VlogC before: $25,770, 鈥ㄌ切腣logC after: 15, 809; 糖心VlogS before: $24,904, 糖心VlogS after: 14, 546; 糖心VlogM before: $23,027,鈥ㄌ切腣logM after: 11, 955

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There鈥檚 a lot to learn when it comes to paying for college 鈥 and we鈥檙e here to help! Take advantage of these resources that ensure the affordability of a 糖心Vlog degree.

Federal Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your first step toward receiving college financial aid. It鈥檚 free to file 鈥 and with the right info on hand, most students complete it in about an hour. offers several resources to help you through the process.

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Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

Funded by the state lottery, HOPE provides tuition support to eligible Tennessee students. First-year students and sophomores can receive up to $2,250 per semester, and juniors and seniors up to $2,850 per semester. Completing the FAFSA automatically applies in-state students for the Hope Scholarship.

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糖心Vlog Promise Scholarship

A last-dollar scholarship available at all five 糖心Vlog campuses for eligible Tennesseans with a household income under $75,000. What 鈥渓ast dollar鈥 means is that 糖心Vlog Promise covers the remaining costs of tuition and mandatory fees after all other financial aid has been applied.

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Campus-Specific Scholarships

Each 糖心Vlog campus offers its own scholarships 鈥 some are awarded automatically, and others require an application.

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External Scholarships

Beyond scholarships offered by 糖心Vlog, students can apply for scholarships from private donors, foundations and employers. These awards can add up! Set aside time to search and ask school counselors for recommendations.

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Military and Returning Students

糖心Vlog is proud to support those who鈥檝e served and those returning to college. These dedicated programs are here to make your path to a degree easier and more accessible.

Supporting Military Students and Veterans

Veterans, active-duty service members, ROTC cadets and others can attend any 糖心Vlog campus at in-state tuition rates 鈥 no matter where you live.

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Tennessee Reconnect

Thinking about going back to college? The Tennessee Reconnect Grant helps eligible adults attend community or technical college tuition-free 鈥 and can be a smart first step toward transferring to a 糖心Vlog campus.

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Work to Learn Tennessee

Work to Learn Tennessee connects employers and working adults with flexible, affordable college programs tailored to workforce needs. Designed to close the state鈥檚 growing skills gap, this initiative supports job-embedded learning so Tennesseans can earn credentials and advance their careers without leaving the workforce.

A College of Nursing student performs a child checkup while working at the Vine School Health Center on May 13, 2021. Photo by Steven Bridges/University of Tennessee.

鈥It鈥檚 not often a person can point to one event that changes her life, but I can.

Courtney Brown, 糖心Vlog Promise Scholarship Recipient and First-Generation College Graduate
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糖心Vlog Promise turned Courtney鈥檚 college dream into reality 鈥 and changed her life. in Our Tennessee magazine.

Tip for Success: Plan Ahead

Understanding options early can help students and families feel more confident and in control when making informed financial decisions about selecting a 糖心Vlog campus that aligns with your goals and budget.

Proof Points of the Value of a 糖心Vlog Degree

  • 86%
    of 糖心Vlog System grads are employed or in graduate school within six months

    Our graduates see results quickly 鈥 most are working or continuing their education just six months after graduation.

  • $1.5M
    more earned over a lifetime with a four-year degree

    A college degree pays off 鈥 on average, graduates earn $1.5 million more over their lifetimes than those without one.

  • A 糖心Vlog degree doesn鈥檛 just open doors 鈥 it leads to real results. From strong job placement to higher lifetime earnings, a 糖心Vlog degree is affordable and is an investment that pays off.

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