Freshmen & New Students
FAFSA News: The Department of Education plans to open the 2025-26 FAFSA on December 1, 2024.
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available 24/7 except for during routine maintenance. For more information, please see our 2024-25 FAFSA information webpage.
Students are now able to make corrections to their 2024-25 FAFSA by logging into their StudentAid.gov account. Be sure to follow the instructions provided by Federal Student Aid.
Scholarships for new out-of-state and in-state students
- Academic Performance Scholarships (APS) are awarded to both Tennessee students and border county residents that qualify for in-state tuition based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
- Promise-Plus Scholars Program for first-time freshmen provide last-dollar tuition assistance and program services fees, PLUS more.
- Out-of-State Scholarships are available to students based on academics, artistic talents, or demonstrated commitment to public service.
- Endowed Scholarships are established by donations from individuals or organizations.
- Honors College offers scholarship programs for incoming freshmen:
- Global Citizen Scholars Program
- Fine and Performing Art Scholars Program
- The Honors College offers an Undergraduate Research Honors Scholars program.
- The Changemaker Scholars
- Colleges and Academic Departments may offer scholarships to their majors.
- The Roan Scholars Leadership Program offers scholarships for incoming freshmen living throughout TN, as well as the bordering states of GA, KY, NC, SC, and VA.
- Visual Performing Arts Scholarships are available to artistically talented students.
You can apply for scholarships beginning October 1 through March 1 every year. Transfer students can apply beginning October 1 through May 15 every year. The application for 2025-26 academic year will open October 1, 2024.
New Student Info
Getting Started with Your Financial Aid
Filling out the FAFSA is always the first step to qualifing for financial aid. See the complete list of steps required to complete your financial aid qualification.
Related Links
- Search for APS Service Positions
- How to apply money from an outside source to your ETSU account.
- Important deadlines for scholarship application.
Complete the FAFSA
To learn more about the FAFSA, watch this short Financial Aid TV video:
The staff in the TRIO office are able to assist you in completing the FAFSA.
All students must apply for Financial Aid each year.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to all federal financial aid, as well as many state and school aid programs. Many funding opportunities – including the Pell Grant and HOPE (Lottery) Scholarship – are not available without a completed FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSA using ETSU School Code 003487
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