UT Tri-Star Scholarship Program

UT Promise Scholarship

The UT Promise Scholarship is offered to admitted first-year, transfer, and continuing students who qualify for the HOPE Scholarship and have an annual family income of less than $60,000. Starting in Fall 2024, UT Promise will increase the income threshold to $75,000 a year based on adjusted gross income (AGI). 

When combined with other federal, state, and institutional aid, this scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees.*

Criteria

• Complete the UT Promise application.
• Tennessee resident
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• First-time freshman student, transfer student, current UT student, or nontraditional student

• Submission of the FAFSA by February 15, 2024 prior to enrollment.

• Annual family household income of less than $60,000 (Family household income is defined as the accurate, verifiable total combined amount of parent and student adjusted gross income and untaxed income of less than $60,000, AND a total maximum asset amount of less than $75,000, as defined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).)

• Recipient of the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

• Completion of eight (8) volunteer service hours and participation in mentoring each semester

Starting Fall 2024

• Annual adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $75,000. Family adjusted gross income is defined as the accurate, verifiable total combined of parent and student adjusted gross income AND a total maximum asset amount of less than $75,000, as defined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Visit the UT Promise website for information about application deadlines, specific criteria by student type, and retention requirements.

How does this combine with other scholarships?

The UT Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar award to help a student with tuition and mandatory fees, and the amount is calculated once a recipient’s eligibility for other grants and scholarships is confirmed.  A recipient can qualify for other UT-funded Scholarships such as the Volunteer, Orange & White, Flagship, and the UT Provost Scholarship. The UT Promise award amount will be applied after confirming eligibility for all grants and other scholarships.

Tennessee Pledge Scholarship

The Tennessee Pledge Scholarship is offered to admitted freshmen with an annual family income of $40,000 or less. Starting in Fall 2024, Pledge Scholarship eligibility will be based on annual adjusted gross income (AGI) of $40,000 or less.

Students majoring in architecture, business, engineering, and nursing are responsible for college specific course fees, which are not covered by the Pledge Scholarship. A fifth year of scholarship eligibility is available for students who initially enroll and maintain enrollment in the architecture degree program.

To be eligible for the Tennessee Pledge Scholarship, you must submit all application materials by December 15. Late applicants will not be considered. No separate application is required for this award. It is granted automatically to students who meet all criteria.

Criteria

• Tennessee resident
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• First-time freshman student who enters UT in the fall semester immediately following graduation from a Tennessee high school.

• Submission of the FAFSA by February 15, 2024 prior to enrollment.

• Annual family household income of $40,000 or less (Family household income is defined as the accurate, verifiable total combined amount of parent adjusted gross income and untaxed income of less than $40,000, AND a total maximum asset amount of less than $40,000, as defined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).)
• Submission of admission application by the December 15 deadline (Transfer students must submit their application by each term’s specific admission deadline.)

Starting Fall 2024

• Annual adjusted gross income (AGI) of $40,000 or less. Family adjusted gross income is defined as  the accurate, verifiable total combined of parent and student adjusted gross income AND a total maximum asset amount of less than $40,000, as defined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Retention Requirements

• Submit the FAFSA annually by February 15
• Maintain an annual family household income of $60,000 or less (Family income combines the parent adjusted gross income with untaxed income such as alimony, child support, Social Security income, and other forms of untaxed income reported on the FAFSA. Additional family resources, including assets, will also be considered when determining eligibility for the Pledge Scholarship.)
• Maintain 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Maintain required minimum eligibility for all awarded institutional, federal, and state funds
• Maintain continuous full-time enrollment

Transfer students are also eligible for the Pledge Scholarship. Visit the transfer student scholarship page for more information.

How does this combine with other scholarships?

The Pledge Scholarship is a last-dollar award, and the amount is calculated once a recipient’s eligibility for other grants and scholarships is confirmed. A recipient can qualify for other UT-funded Scholarships such as the Volunteer, Orange & White, Flagship, and the UT Provost Scholarship. The Pledge amount will be applied after confirming eligibility for all grants and other scholarships.

Flagship Scholarship

The Flagship Scholarship is offered to admitted freshmen who graduate from one of 38 designated Flagship high schools.

When combined with the HOPE Scholarship, this scholarship covers a student’s tuition and mandatory fees* for up to eight (8) semesters.

No separate application is required for this award. It is granted automatically to students who meet all criteria.

Criteria

• Tennessee resident
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• First-time freshman student who enters UT in the fall semester immediately following graduation from a designated Tennessee Flagship high school (listed below)

• Submission of the FAFSA by February 15, 2024 prior to enrollment.

• Submission of admission application by the December 15 deadline

Retention Requirements

• Submit the FAFSA annually by February 15
• Maintain 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Maintain continuous full-time enrollment

Transfer students are also eligible for the Flagship Scholarship. Visit the transfer student scholarship page for more information.

How does this combine with other scholarships?

Flagship Scholars may qualify for other UT Scholarships, such as the UT Volunteer, Orange & White, Pledge, Provost, or TN Connect. When two or more scholarships are combined, your award amounts may be adjusted if your combination exceeds UT’s allowable award maximums.