Columbia State Community College will host virtual and in-person Tennessee Reconnect information sessions during the months of January and February. 

Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship that provides free tuition for adults to attend a community college. The initiative is designed to help adults enter college to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

“We are thankful to be able to provide the local community with easy access to information about Tennessee Reconnect by hosting virtual and in-person information sessions,” said Joni Allison, Columbia State coordinator of Adult Student Services. “Tennessee Reconnect provides a wonderful opportunity for eligible adults to retool their skills and attend Columbia State tuition-free.”

To be eligible for Tennessee Reconnect, students must meet the following requirements:

• • Haven’t earned an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• • Have been a Tennessee resident for at least one year.
• • Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid and be determined as an independent student.
• • Be admitted to Columbia State and enroll in a degree or certificate program.
• • Must attend at least part-time (6 credit hours).

To view the full list of steps to apply, or to sign up for an information session, please visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Reconnect. 

For more information, contact Allison at 931.540.2655 or by email at jallison6@ColumbiaState.edu.