Support the TSAA Grant Award!!

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Support the TSAA Grant Award!!

The Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAC Grant) is the state’s only need-based aid grant program for college students.  Each year the program offers funding for nearly 30,000 college students at both public and private universities.  Another 130,000 students, however, apply and qualify for the scholarship but fail to get the aid because of a lack of funding.

The good news is that Governor Bill Haslam has proposed a $5 million improvement to the program!  We need to write our elected officials for two reasons:  First, say thanks for the TSAC Grant and second, to urge them to support Governor Haslam’s budget request to provide the additional $5 million to the program.

 

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June 12, 2013    link
Candace P. from Memphis, TN signed.
June 6, 2013    link
Someone from Memphis, TN signed.
June 6, 2013    link
Someone from Memphis, TN writes:
Thanks!!! I encouraged the elected officials to support Governor Haslam’s budget request to provide the additional $5 million to the program..
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June 5, 2013    link
Ranesha F. from Cordova, TN signed.
June 5, 2013    link
Ranesha F. from Cordova, TN signed.
May 31, 2013    link
Saizon L. from Nashville, TN writes:
The money offered by TSAC enables my children to attend school without sinking into Studen Loan debt. For this I thank you as I am not able to afford much assistance to my children tuition as a single parent.
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May 29, 2013    link
Thuy H. from Portland, TN writes:
Thank you
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May 28, 2013    link
Lavenia Q. from Chattanooga, TN signed.
May 28, 2013    link
haly r. from Clarksville, TN writes:
This grant is the only money that I lived on for the whole semester. Other wise, I would be sinking deeper into debt. I am running out to debt room. I have been employed more than I have been unemployed. Still I struggle for money for gas for car, books, basic food needs, school fees, and other bills. THANK YOU for the greatly needed assist. :)
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May 28, 2013    link
Sherry J. from Cookeville, TN signed.
May 21, 2013    link
Brandy C. from Henderson, TN writes:
Thank you so much for this grant. It has given me the opportunity to better myself for my family. Thanks!
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May 20, 2013    link
Kathy R. from Franklin, TN writes:
Thank You. Without this grant I probably would not be able to attend school. This grant is a blessing to all students who recieve it.
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May 19, 2013    link
Jose L. from Memphis, TN writes:
Thank you so much. This helps more than you can imagine.
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May 17, 2013    link
Elaina B. from Nashville, TN signed.
May 17, 2013    link
Angilon L. from Memphis, TN writes:
To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Angilon Lewis. I am writing this letter to share my gratitude in receiving the Tennessee Student Assistance Award. By receiving this award it has made it possible for me to attend classes and open the doors for me to have a brighter future. Without this award and the help from this program, I would not be able to attend school and I would have to relinquish my opportunity at gaining a higher education. Your support and award has accepted me on my behave has changed my life and I am very grateful. Thank you!

Angilon Lewis
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May 15, 2013    link
Carmen S. from Brentwood, TN writes:
As a mother returning to school, our finances are very limited as I work to finish a degree to help support our family. The financial difficulties are made easier with grants like the TSAA award. The money helps to cover the expense of school istelf and the loss of income from not being able to work while applying myself to my studies. Thank you! It makes a huge difference to our family and I'm sure many others.
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May 9, 2013    link
Markell M. from Memphis, TN writes:
Thank you TSAA for all of your help and support!
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May 8, 2013    link
Josh R. from Parsons, TN writes:
Thanks for all the assistance there is in this state! Please extend the program and help other less fortunate.
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May 8, 2013    link
Brandy C. from Madisonville, TN signed.
May 8, 2013    link
Someone from Chattanooga, TN writes:
Thank you so much for your help and for the TSAA grant. Please support the budget request to provide additional funding to the program because without the grant I will be unable to afford my junior year of my undergrad.
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