FAFSA filing deadlines extended; Early filers win $250 book scholarships

By Diana Fedinec

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation has extended the Tennessee Promise FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid) filing deadline and the priority FAFSA deadline to March 1, 2021, for high school students applying for the Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA). The deadline for adult learners applying for the Tennessee Reconnect FAFSA scholarship has been extended to May 15, 2021.

Congratulations to Southwest students Balkees Ginem, Kiara Kimbrough, Shycuria Robertson and Melissa Scott who won a $250 book scholarship for completing their FAFSA last November. The four students were among dozens of other students who participated in the Financial Aid Office’s early completers campaign last fall. The winning names were randomly selected during an official drawing Dec. 1, 2020.

Completing the FAFSA allows students to qualify for Federal and State funds like Pell Grant, Work-Study, Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect.  In addition, FAFSA information is used to award Southwest grants and Foundation scholarships.

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• EDGE, TSBDC partner to help small businesses obtain economic development loans
• FACULTY KUDOS: Dean Young appointed to Education Trust policy council
• FAFSA filing deadlines extended; Early filers win $250 book scholarships
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• Telehealth, food boxes available to students in need
• Welcome Aboard: Sherita Robertson, Director of Financial Aid
• POLICY MATTERS: About conflicts of interest and commitment
• Renowned author Clifton Taulbert returns, sheds light on Black Wall Street at Men in Black Awards
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• Saluqis open 2021 Season
• Final Let’s Talk About Race workshop slated for March 16
• Greene to serve as Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
• STAFF KUDOS: Taylor presents at Dream 2021
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• STUDENT KUDOS: Southwest thespian makes TV commercial debut
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