Merit Scholarships
Based on both your GPA and ACT (SAT) scores together, you may automatically qualify for renewable merit scholarships—no separate application required.
Information about UT Southern’s 2027–2028 merit scholarship opportunities will be available soon. Please check back for updates as we finalize our scholarship offerings for the upcoming academic year.
The UT Promise: Free Tuition for Qualifying Students
We’re committed to providing access to all – and for many Tennessee residents, that means the guarantee of a free education. The UT Promise scholarship provides free tuition and mandatory fees for those who meet specific criteria.
Helpful Links and Info
Complete FAFSA online (use UT Southern code 003504)
Directions to Complete Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note
Apply for Federal Direct Student Loans
NSLDS – Access your Student Loans
Federal Loan Entrance Counseling
Edfinancial Loan and Default Management Information
Parent PLUS Loan Request Download Form
VIDEO: Financial Aid Literacy: Student Loans, Scholarships & Financial Aid
- 26-27 Conflicting Information Document Upload
- 26-27 Dependency Override Request
- 26-27 Dependent Verification Worksheet
- 26-27 Head of Household (Dependent)
- 26-27 Head of Household (Independent)
- 26-27 Homeless Child or Youth
- 26-27 Hope Scholarship Appeal
- 26-27 Independent Verification Worksheet
- 26-27 Master Promissory Note instructions
- 26-27 Parent Non-Filing Statement
- 26-27 Parent Plus Loan Master Promissory Note
- 26-27 Professional Judgement Form (Dependent)
- 26-27 Professional Judgement Form (Independent)
- 26-27 Residency Appeal (Dependent)
- 26-27 Residency Appeal (Independent)
- 26-27 Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal
- 26-27 Student Non-Filing Statement
- 26-27 Tax Document Upload (Dependent)
- 26-27 Tax Document Upload (Independent)
- 26-27 Verification of Student Marital Status
- 26-27 Verification of Parent Marital Status
- Verification of Identity (Notary Form)
Parent Non-Filing and Request Tax Transcripts Form 4506-T (Rev. 9-2024)
Please be aware that student aid and student loan scammers target students. Don’t be a victim! Click here to find out how to identify student loan or student aid scams. If you are ever in doubt about a letter or email you receive about your loans, contact your student loan servicer. If you have any questions, please send the Financial Aid Office an email!
Students should be aware that, should they have complaints about their academic program or their financial aid, the University of Tennessee Southern has a complaint procedure located in the Student Handbook. To the extent possible, students should seek a resolution of such matters through the institution’s complaint procedure before involving others.
Who To Contact To Obtain Financial Aid Information
Emma Hlubb
Director of Financial Aid
Liz Crye
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Anita Beecham
Financial Aid Counselor
Dana Bussell
Financial Aid Counselor
Sean Hand
Financial Aid Counselor
Paulina Risse
Financial Aid Advisor
Mailing Forms
Please fax or mail the completed forms to
The University of Tennessee Southern
Attn: Financial Aid
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-9821