Tennessee College of Applied Technology Financial Aid
All students must complete a FAFSA to apply for the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, Pell Grant. No High School Diploma or GED required for most programs; however, a regular HS/GED/HiSet Diploma is required for Federal Financial Aid. No minimum GPA. View the general Financial Aid FAQs section for further details.
| Program Name | Eligible | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant | Yes | $667.00 (per term) |
| Federal Pell Grant | Yes | Determined by Income |
| Federal Student Loan | Yes | Determined by Income |
| Chattanooga State Foundation Scholarship | Yes | Awarded by Committee |
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid (TCAT)
Chattanooga State Code: 003998
Acquire a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
You can create an FSA ID at FSAID.ED.GOV
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.GOV
Apply to ChSCC and Declare a Major in a Technical Degree or Certificate Program.
Verify Information on Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
The results of your FAFSA are reported to you in the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately 1-4 weeks after submitting your FAFSA.
Check Your Application Status
Check the status of your financial aid application using your student self-service account