Awarding Policy

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is awarded to students who demonstrate the greatest need based upon the students’ estimated family contributions or “EFC”. The EFC is determined by the Federal government based upon the results of the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (the Pell Grant Application). Students with an EFC of zero are automatically awarded FSEOG of $100 per term, not to exceed the cost of education. Additional students may qualify for the award based on their remaining need. Students must be enrolled for the full term (432 hours) to receive the FSEOG award. FSEOG awards are subject to availability.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

Students with a net remaining need greater than $500.00 after the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, TSAA, Lottery Scholarship and other assistance have been deducted from the cost of education may apply for the Federal Work-Study Program. Interested applicants may see the Senior Counselor to obtain an application for FWS.

Financial Aid Budgets

Each fiscal year the Student Services Office calculates a student budget used for awarding financial aid for all students. This is not the actual cost of the program, but takes into account other factors such as travel, living expenses, etc. Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman has two budgets, one for Independent students and one for Dependent students. Budgets are pro-rated for those students who enroll after the start of the financial aid year. .