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FINANCIAL AID SYSTEM of TENNESSEE

FAST Resources

FAST, formerly known as e*GRandS, is the State of Tennessee’s financial aid system. FAST is your and your students’ one-stop-shop for applying and monitoring eligibility for Tennessee financial aid. 

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Counselors

High school counselors and administrators can access FAST to monitor students’ eligibility for financial aid, verify graduating seniors’ GPAs for Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, and access helpful financial aid reports. To request a high school user account, complete the High School User Request and return it to Sara Sparks, [email protected].                                               

Students

High school students can access FAST through the TSAC Student Portal. In order to access the system, students must first create a TSAC Student Portal account. After creating an account, students can submit applications for Tennessee financial aid, like the Tennessee Promise, and monitor their eligibility to receive state funding for college.

FAST Training and User Resources

FAST: Demo for School Counselors

FAST: Introduction, Login, Dashboards, and Menu

FAST: Updating ACT & SAT Scores

FAST: Student Roster Introduction