TN Direct Admissions

This September, graduating seniors in the Class of 2027 will begin receiving a TN Direct Admissions letter showing which of more than 60 Tennessee universities, colleges, and TCATs have already accepted them–no applications or fees required. Students also will receive estimated financial aid information, making it easier to see all their options at once.

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How Will I Pay For College?

There is money available to help you pay for college. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step on the path to federal and state aid. Learn how to complete the FAFSA at the link below.

Complete The FAFSA!

Your Path To A Brighter Future

There are all kinds of colleges in Tennessee. Check out technical, community, and 4-year colleges in our college finder.

Find A College In Tennessee

Find What Career Best Fits You

Looking to find the right career or college for you? Get started with our career interest quiz and find the perfect fit for your future!

Take Career Assessment

We Help Students Succeed

We’re a free one-stop resource for college and career information in the state of Tennessee. With students in mind, we inventory students’ interests, values, and skills and then navigate each student through career and college pathways.

Find Your Perfect Career

Take Our Career Assessment

Need Help Paying For College?

Explore Financial Aid Resources

What's After High School?

Download the NEXT Guides

Explore Your Options

Find The Right College For You

Tennessee has more than 80 colleges and universities that can give you the knowledge you need to succeed in whatever field you choose.

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Resources for Schools

We provide schools vast resources to help students navigate college and career planning.

TN Path to College Events TN Electronic Transcript Exchange The Next Guides Career Simulation Game

Student Spotlight

Authentic College Experience

See what first-year students think about their college experiences so far and how College for TN propelled them on the right track.

What's Your Next Chapter?

Still Have Questions? We Have Answers!

If you’ve looked through our entire website and are still unable to find the answer to your college access question, see the maps below for contact information of college access professionals in your region.

THEC Outreach Specialists

Outreach Specialists travel the state sharing information about Tennessee financial aid and federal aid programs. Reach out to your Outreach Specialist if you have questions!

Outreach Team

Regional College Access Coordinators

Regional College Access Coordinators work alongside school staffs to provide support, guidance, and resources that make navigating the college-going process more accessible and successful. Reach out to them with questions about the college-going process.