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  • Are YOU the Next Distinguished Tennessean?

    The Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship Award is more than just a financial aid offer; it’s a celebration of Tennessee’s brightest minds and most promising talents. Established to recognize exceptional high school seniors who exhibit outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a dedication to service, this scholarship embodies the values of UT and the Volunteer State itself.…

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  • Your Guide to 2024 Financial Aid Packaging

    If you’re an admitted Vol, we know you’ve been waiting to receive your financial aid package. Good news—we have updates for you! The changes made to the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have caused delays and impacted the financial aid awarding process for universities across the country. Knowing what state and federal financial…

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  • Fall 2024 Confirmation Deadline Extended

    As you get ready to make the move to college life, we know you have a lot of decisions to make! To make some of those decisions a little easier, we’re here with the support and flexibility you need to make the best choices for your future.  We are excited to announce that we have…

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  • What to Expect at Big Orange Preview

    Let’s cut straight to it—Big Orange Preview is a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss! If you’re a high school or transfer student interested in attending University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you should definitely check out Big Orange Preview on Saturday, April 20! If you miss it this spring, you can still catch us in…

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  • Your 2024-25 FAFSA Next Steps

    We understand that changes to the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may have made the filing process challenging for you and your family. You can still file your FAFSA, and we are here to support you every step of the way! We’ve provided updates to the FAFSA process below including helpful resources…

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