The Tennessee Reconnect Grant is available to students who are classified as independent on the FAFSA. This is a last-dollar grant that pays the remaining balance of tuition and mandatory fees after other state and federal financial aid have been applied. The Tennessee Reconnect Grant is available for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate degree, technical degree, or technical diploma at a Tennessee community college or technical college. The Tennessee Reconnect Grant can also be used at an eligible public or private college or university towards an eligible associate degree, but it is not a last-dollar grant. Applicants must be classified as an independent student or be at least 23 years of age on or before January 1 of the academic year of initial enrollment. They must be enrolled in a federal Title IV eligible curriculum of courses leading to a certificate or associate degree. Applicants must not have previously earned an associate degree or more advanced degree and participate in a college success program, as determined by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The student must be continuously enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution in the fall and spring semesters. Please visit the award's website or contact the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation for more information.