TN Reconnect Grant
The Tennessee Reconnect grant helps adults return to higher education, to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.
To see if you're eligible for TN Reconnect
- Read the Guidelines to Qualify.
- Complete the TN Reconnect Application.
Please call (423) 425-1702 to schedule an appointment for assistance with TN Reconnect and FAFSA applications

Adult Services and TN Reconnect
Are you age 23 or older by January 1, or an independent student on the FAFSA? Adult Services at Chattanooga State helps you start, continue, and complete your educational goals.
Then Adult Services is here to help you! We Provide...
- TN Reconnect Support
Help with eligibility, application steps, and ongoing requirements - Admissions Assistance
Support with admissions, readmissions, and transfer processes - Academic Navigation
Guidance on academic policies, procedures, and program requirements - Career & Financial Aid Information
Information on career pathways, financial aid options, and referrals to campus resources - Mentoring & Student Support
One-on-one support and connections to additional services - Outreach & Community Engagement
Participation in job fairs, community events, and media outreach - Special Program Information
Guidance on TN Reconnect, Amazon Career Choice, Better Futures, and CEI - Student Success Resources
Connections to academic and support services across campus - Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Coordination of application, selection, and induction for adult learners - Adult Learner Engagement
Events, workshops, and activities designed for non-traditional students - HiSET Graduate Support
Guidance for HiSET completers entering credit-bearing programs - Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Information about PLA and referrals for assistance with earning college credit for prior work and life experience - Adult Student Recognition
Coordination of National Non-Traditional Student Week and student recognition initiatives

