Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant
Up to $2,000 per academic year for TCAT charges; applicants use FAFSA and term-specific deadlines.
About Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant
This state technical grant reduces tuition at a TCAT and is designed for adults seeking practical career credentials.
TBR lists a minimum age of 18, at least one year of Tennessee residency before applying, enrollment in an eligible TCAT program, and FAFSA each cycle. Students must meet satisfactory academic progress and remain enrolled under campus rules. For modular programs, ask how the college converts clock hours into the enrollment level used for the grant.
File FAFSA and complete the TCAT’s application or form. TBR lists separate deadlines: July 1 for summer, November 1 for fall, and March 1 for winter/spring. As of October 2026, the fall date has passed; ask the campus whether it can still review your file and prepare for the winter/spring 2027 deadline.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to $2,000 per academic year for TCAT charges; applicants use FAFSA and term-specific deadlines.
How to apply or get help: File FAFSA and complete the TCAT’s application or form. TBR lists separate deadlines: July 1 for summer, November 1 for fall, and March 1 for winter/spring. As of October 2026, the fall date has passed; ask the campus whether it can still review your file and prepare for the winter/spring 2027 deadline. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Public student financial-aid program