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Helping Heroes Grant

The Helping Heroes Grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to be eligible, the student must:

Be an honorably discharged veteran who had formally served the armed forces of the United States, or a former or current member of a reserve or Tennessee National Guard unit who was called into active military service of the United States
Be a Tennessee resident for one year preceding the date of application for this grant
Be awarded the following:
- Iraq Campaign Medal;
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal; or
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, on or after Sept. 11, 2001
Enroll at an eligible 2-year or 4-year postsecondary institution (Click Here for a listing)
Have not earned a baccalaureate degree;
Not be in default on a federal Title IV educational loan or Tennessee educational loan;
Not owe a refund on a federal Title IV student financial aid program or a Tennessee student financial aid program;
Be in compliance with federal drug-free rules and laws for receiving financial assistance;
Not be incarcerated;
Meet each qualification relating to this grant and applicable to the student; and
Not be required to meet any academic standard at the time of enrollment in order to be eligible for this grant.

Application Deadline:

The application processing deadline are: September 1 for fall enrollment, February 1 for spring, or May 1 for summer enrollment. Please mail or fax the completed application and DD-214 Form to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.

2012-2013 Eligibility Requirements and Terms of Agreement

The award amount is $1,000 per semester for a student who successfully completes twelve (12) or more semester hours with no failing grade as the final grade for the course. The student shall receive $500 per semester for successfully completing six (6) to eleven (11) semester hours with no failing grade as a final grade for the course. The student shall not receive an award if enrolled in fewer than six (6) semester hours. Award of a Helping Heroes Grant shall be made after the completion of a semester, so long as the student successfully completes the course with a non-failing grade as the final grade for the course.

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