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ABOUT TENNESSEE PROMISE* Scholarship and mentoring program offering two years of free education at a community or technical college* Covers tuition and fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or state student assistance funds* Students may use the scholarship at the state’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate’s degree program* Participants will receive guidance from a mentor who will assist the student in navigating the college admissions process* Students must complete eight hours of community service per term enrolled and maintain 2.0 GPASource: Tennessee Promise website
The Tennessee Promise: Free community college education
New program draws more students, should boost state’s college graduation rates
By Mike Pare
For the Tennessee Association of Manufacturers, workforce development and education has been its No. 1 priority for years.